Things To Do
Zilker Park
Home of ACL this 351 acre park overlooking the city is loved by all, except Conner for some reason. Great for dog-watching, picnics and whatever else people do on a really large field.
Barton Springs
It's hot here, like really hot. Get in the water, it'll help. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees. Plus apparently there are endangered salamanders in there.
Eat BBQ
You're in Texas. Of course you're eating BBQ. If your looking for meat outside of Distant Relatives, check out La Barbecue, Franklins (duh), or Terry Blacks.
Shopping on South Congress
If you're in the mood for a little spending and sight-seeing, start at Allen's Boots and make your way down to the infamous "I love you so much" mural at Jo's Coffee. It's touristy stuff, but you're a tourist so you should do it.
Go 2-Stepin'
We love to go out dancing. Ok, no we don't, in fact we never have, but some people sure seem to like it. This town has no shortage on honky tonks and some of the worlds best are right in our backyard. Head to Sagebrush, White Horse or The Broken Spoke for an evening of cliches. A bucket of Lonestars just taste better accompanied by an evening of scootin'
Texas Capitol
If visiting state capitols is your thing, we've got one right in the heart of downtown. Fun fact: It's the largest state capitol in the US (by square feet) and is even taller than the US Capitol (insert "everything's bigger in Texas" moto here)
Paddleboarding
While Conner and I still haven't done it, paddleboarding is huge in Austin (I promise I'll use my gift card soon, Simone!) There are plenty of places along Lady Bird Lake (the river that cuts through downtown) to rent paddleboards from. Cool down, soak in the city and test that balance of yours all in one go!
Brewery Hopping
We'll already be taking you to the best brewery in town, but if one brewery isn't enough for you (we get it), there are plenty more for you to try! Some of our favorites: The ABGB, Pinthouse, St. Elmo, Hold Out, Lazarus, and Jester King to name a few.
Bat Watching
Lucky you. You'll be here during bat season! What's bat season you ask? Well, every evening from March to September you can witness an estimated 1.5 million bats fly out from under the Congress Bridge and disappear into the night. This happens right before sundown. Pro-tip: Don't stand on the bridge, make your way down to the grassy hill on the southeast corner of the bridge.
Loro
If you're going to eat at one restaurant in Austin, make sure it's Loro. That's all you need to know. You'll thank us later.
Radio Coffee & Beer
A great place to drink beer and coffee outdoors. Plenty of picnic tables with world class food trucks.
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
A great place to drink beer and coffee outdoors. Plenty of picnic tables with world class food trucks. Are you sensing a trend yet?