DISCO DOWN TO TEXAS
Things To Do
South Congress Avenue
Find your cowboy boots, your buzz, and your next delicious meal here.
Town Lake Trail
Easy access from the downtown hotels listed in our travel and accomodations section. Enjoy an afternoon walk/run around the lake with views of the Austin skyline.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
Ready to take the polar bear plunge? Barton Springs Pool is nestled in the city with chillier natural spring water. Open year round.
Mount Bonnell
This hike and view has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
Texas Capitol
The Texas State Capitol building is located in downtown Austin, four blocks south of the University of Texas. Admission to the building is free.
University of Texas at Austin
Where the longhorns aren't just cattle, they're the brains behind some of the wildest and weirdest ideas in academia.
Blanton Museum of Art
The Blanton's permanent collection of more than 21,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.
Antone's Nightclub
Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.
Broken Spoke
Break your cowboy boots in here with Texas two-stepping and line dancing. Nightly live music. One of the first and last standing dance halls in Texas!
The Continental Club
It started out as a swanky supper club, then became Austin's first burlesque club and later became a working man's blue collar bar on South Congress that opened every morning at 7am and eventually grew into one of the premier live music venues of Austin!
Here Nor There
One of our favorite speakeasys in Austin. Incredible atmosphere and cocktails curated by international bartenders. Reservations required through their app. Their sister cocktail bar, In Plain Sight, is around the corner and does not require a reservation.
Whisler's
A dimly lit cocktail bar in East Austin with an expansive patio and rotating food trucks. Don't leave without heading upstairs to the intimate Mezcal bar.
Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom
One of our neighborhood spots that we frequent. This taproom has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating and one of our favorite food trucks, Spicy Boys. Beware, Spicy Boys packs heat! Our favorite beer is the Parks and Rec!
Suerte
A nationally acclaimed restaurant employing traditional Mexican cooking techniques. Do not miss this lively eaterie on the Eastside for brunch!
Terry Black's Barbecue
There is never enough BBQ! If you need an additional fix (we will be serving bbq at our welcome reception!) you can find some of the best BBQ at Terry Blacks. Counter service ordering and plenty of seating. Smells are free!
Clark's Oyster Bar
Oysters - check. Martinis - check. Lobster Rolls - check. Burgers - check. Margaret's personal favorite!!
Matt's El Rancho
Opening their doors in 1952, Matt's El Rancho is one of the longest standing Tex-Mex restaurants in Texas. Don't miss the enchiladas, and go easy on the Mexican Martinis. One of Sammy's favorites!