Things To Do
BBQ!
When in TX...... KG BBQ - Our favorite! Egyptian BBQ, unique and delicious LeRoy and Lewis - textbook BBQ. Rated #2 in TX 2025 Terry Black's Barbecue - Austin staple in a great location InterStellar BBQ - Rated #6 in TX 2025
Our FAVORITE Taco Trucks
You can't come to Austin without going to a food truck! Make sure to look up if they are open, taco trucks are funny like that. Here's a list of our favorite taco trucks: Discada Tacos (one of multiple trucks in this space) - 2025 2nd place in family taco crawl Cuantos Tacos (one of multiple trucks in this space)- Michelin recommended Oye Taquito (E Cesar Chavez St.) - year 2 family taco crawl winner Veracruz All Natural (multiple locations around the city) Las Trancas Taco Stand
South Congress
South Congress is an iconic street with plenty of shopping, eating, bars and live music. We suggest taking a stroll down the street and popping into some of our favorite stores/restaurants such as: Tecovas Allen Boots Yellow Rose Maufrais Paper Work Chapulin Cantina Joe's Coffee Home Slice NY Style Pizza
Walk, Kayak or Paddleboard at Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake Rentals offers an authentic 'Keep Austin Weird' experience with kayaks and paddleboards in the heart of the city. Enjoy the natural beauty of Lady Bird Lake while soaking up the old-school Austin charm. There are also walking trails around the lake for enjoying the city view.
Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs is a country small town situated roughly 30 minutes west of Austin. Dripping Springs has plenty of things to do in an afternoon from checking out some of the cute shopping boutiques to visiting some of Austin's favorite breweries and distilleries. Downtown Dripping Springs - park downtown and take a stroll down Mercer St. Grawlix - cocktails downtown Rolling In Thyme & Dough - Bakery Treaty Oak Distilling Jester King Brewery - Highly rated brewery in TX. Pizza and great beer Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
Pedernales Falls State Park - A Taste of Hill Country
Beautiful cascading limestone falls 30 minutes west of Austin. Great place for hiking and wildlife viewing.