Mariam & Faisal
Things To Do
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Considered one of Austin's "most-loved parks", Zilker Park is one of our favorite places to go to on a Sunday afternoon. We love kicking around our soccer ball and taking some snacks for a picnic in the park.
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
You didn't visit Austin if you didn't eat authentic Mexican food.
Tacodeli
In Austin, we're known for our tacos. Grab a breakfast taco (and their famous Doña salsa!) from our favorite taco stop - trust us, you won't regret it!
Lady Bird Lake
Go for a jog around the boardwalk or rent a kayak at one of the many shops on the waterfront. The views of the city are incredible.
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
A local Austin coffee shop with delicious hot chocolate, pastries and waterfront views. During the holidays, Mozart's decorates their deck with holiday lights and puts on an amazing light show every night. We highly recommend checking this performance out!
Amy's Ice Creams
By far, the best ice cream in Austin. Mariam's favorite is the Mexican Vanilla with strawberries and chocolate sprinkles crushed in.
Congress Avenue
In the heart of downtown Austin, Congress Avenue has endless activities. Walk north and you'll see a beautiful view of our Capitol or head south and pop into local eateries and vintage shops. If you hang around here during sunset, you'll catch a spectacular view of the 1.3 million bats that live under the Congress Bridge.
Mount Bonnell
Climb up the many steps to see 360-views of the entire city. An absolute must-see!
Mirchi Restaurant
And of course, you can't go wrong with authentic Pakistani cuisine! Faisal enjoys their Karahi Chicken & Biryani while Mariam loves their Daal Fry & made-to-order sizzling BBQ.
You're My Butter Half Mural
Check out some of the fun murals scattered throughout the city.