Joseph & Meredith
Things To Do
Smitty’s BBQ
This is the gold standard for BBQ as far as we're concerned. Located in very cute Lockhart, Smitty's is the real deal. It's hard not to get poetic about it.
Terry Black's Barbecue
Terry Black's is very good, and a lot less crowded than some of the more famous Austin BBQ spots.
KG BBQ
KG BBQ serves up something different- an Egyptian BBQ marriage that just makes sense!
Matt's El Rancho
Really good vibes and really good Tex-Mex.
Briscuits
Brisket biscuit sandwich. Incredible stuff.
Lo Salvaje
Classic food truck grub with a wild game twist.
Nixta Taqueria
Michelin rated. At this taqueria, heirloom corn is the star of the show.
Mazama Coffee Co
Local coffee shop with food, patio seating, and beans roasted in-house. What else could you need?
Taqueria Morales
Great little taco truck. Get the barbacoa.
El Primo
Very very good taco shop. Get the breakfast tacos.
Abby Jane Bakeshop
Breads pastries and sweets all made from stone-milled heritage organic flour.
Dai Due
Offbeat, farm to table Texas fare. Think pickled, fermented, candied, smoked or deep fried in beef tallow.
Ramen Del Barrio
Really funky and flavorful fusion.
Odd Duck
Really cool upscale Southern takes. Beautiful food.
Barton Springs Pool
Chill out in the natural spring-fed pool right dab in the middle of town. Great place to relax and thumb through a book.
South Congress Bridge Bats
Over a million bats take refuge under the Congress Avenue Bridge. They tend to take flight about 30 minutes past sunset.
Hamilton Pool
A beautiful natural pool and limestone grotto surrounded by forest.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
This park isn’t just pretty—it’s peacock-pretty. Wander through tranquil gardens, and keep your eyes peeled for some feathery friends making surprise appearances.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Stroll through a rolling botanical garden filled with native plants and wildflowers.
Rowing Dock
Rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy beautiful Lady Bird Lake!
Zilker Botanical Garden
A lovely botanical garden in the heart of the city.
Pedernales Falls State Park
This sprawling park is filled with hiking trails and swimming holes. Excellent way to take in Texas Hill Country.
Broken Spoke
Classic Honky Tonk. You are guaranteed a wide smile and a good time here.
The White Horse
This Honky Tonk is a bit more hip, bit younger than the Broken Spoke. Great music and times all round.
Jester King Brewery
Award-winning brewery nearby Dripping Springs. Specializing in wild yeast fermentation, Jester King is routinely rated #1 in Texas.
Antone's Nightclub
Classic blues club. Launching pad of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Lala's Little Nugget
It's Christmas every day of the year at this cozy little dive bar.
Mama Dearest
Backwoods themed bar with eclectic decor and drinks. Think kitschy/campy Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Donn's Depot
If Austin is the capital of live music, this is the Oval Office.
Ego's
Enter through a parking garage into Austin's secret best spot for karaoke.
Sidecar Tasting Room
Settle down for a wine or beer at a prohibition-era tasting room nearby in Dripping Springs.
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Austinites have been teeing off at this course since 1948. It's filled with giant outlandish sculptures and fierce competition.
Cathedral of Junk
Austin's weirdest art installation, the "cathedral" is made up of over 60 tons of found junk.
Uncommon Objects
Practically a museum where everything is for sale. If you are looking for a trinket to remember your trip, this is the spot.
Jean's Antique Mall
This antique store in Wimberley specializes in quilts and depression glass (if you know what that is, you'll like this place).