Things To Do

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Austin

We went here on the first weekend I visited Landon. It was love at first bite. <3

The Domain

A fun place full of restaurants and shopping!

Mozart's Coffee Roasters

Hike to the top of Mount Bonnell

This has become a favorite spot for us as a couple, and is the highest point in Austin!

Gourdough's Big. Fat. Donuts.

Okay real talk, we've never been to this place (getting Shreddy for the Weddy y'all!) but Kaylee (in our wedding party/a seasoned Austin-ite) highly recommends this place for some wild donut fare. *Yes, that is a Donut BURGER. BUT WAIT. Are you one of those healthy people who doesn't eat Burgers? Fear not! You too can participate by choosing the Donut Salad!!

South Congress Avenue

Shopping and food! If you're lucky, you might see a dancer on the street. Make sure to stop by the boot store. We dare you to find the most expensive boot... Shops you should stop by on South Congress: Uncommon objects — as the name suggests, this is a huge space containing all kinds of weird objects from creepy vintage dolls to china to stuffed animals. Allens Boots — you guessed it, that’s wear you buy your pair of cowboy boots! Mind you, it can poke a huge hole in your wallet. Big Top Candy Shop — an old-school candy store built to look like a combination between a pharmacy and a circus. And if that wasn’t cool enough, the shop features a soda fountain!

Torchy's Tacos

If texas does one thing right, its tacos and i've only got two words for you: "extra trashy". It's the Texas version of "animal style" (you know what I mean!) If you like margaritas, try the swirl with lime and wildberry flavors! Thats a Landon/Janessa favorite!

Barton Springs

A great place to hike or swim. But if you have allergies like me, please take your medicine. 🤦🏻‍♀️ and bug spray.

Gloria's Latin Cuisine

Suuuuuper good mexican food, with a great atmosphere. There is a downtown location, or a convenient domain location!

Texas Capitol

For those government buffs! Landon and I got kicked out off the premises by a nice gentleman in a golf cart. Those nifty little scooters you can rent and ride around the city? Apparently they are banned from Capital grounds. You've been warned.

Cuppa Austin

Need that cup of joe, want a nice atmosphere, but not up to finding parking or fighting the crowds at Mozarts? Cuppa Austin is Janessa's favorite coffee house so far! If you're open to a little splurge, try their Red Velvet Latte (aka the Nessa Special).

East 6th Street

Looking for a night on the town? Hit up 6th street and enjoy pubs, bars, and dancing!

Culinary Dropout

Great food + GAMES? They have ping pong, foosball and other games if you fancy a game or two! Apparently their food is amazing (so Landon tells me) but i. have yet to experience it!

Zilker Park

A huge park that is home to music concerts, Christmas lights, and lots of doggies! If you want a great view of the city, and still enjoy the outdoors, this is the place!

Citizen Eatery - Vegan food, Paleo food, Gluten free food

Janessa has recently begun experimenting with more plant based options, but Citizen's vegan options makes you THINK you're eating meat...or at least never feel like you're missing out at all. Even Landon liked it!

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

This was on the list of popular wedding ceremony locations! We've yet to visit but the locals love it! A great place near the city but far enough removed to have some peace and quiet.

H-E-B plus!

Tired of eating out and want to find your one stop shop to cook at home? Check out this Texas tradition - HEB (plus!). They have everything you need there. Literally everything. From personal care items to ready made /somewhat healthy meals, HEB has got you covered! See what all the hype is about and go for yourself ;)

Watch the BATS!

Watch as a huge colony of bats wakes up and flies out from under the Congress Avenue bridge to go find some chow!