Austin is full of great food and fun things to do. Here are some of our favorites.
Town Lake Trail
2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746
We love walking and running Town Lake Trail. The trail is walking distance from downtown hotels. If you drive to the trail, we recommend parking at Zilker Park.
Zilker Park
2207 Lou Neff Road, Austin, TX 78746
Austin's best park with great views of the city skyline
Rainey Street Historic District
604 Driskoll St, Austin, TX 78701
Check out Rainey for a more laidback bar scene
South Congress Ave
1202 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
If you've never been to Austin, we definitely recommend strolling South Congress to catch a view of the capitol building and explore the city's unique shops and restaurants.
The University of Texas at Austin
2420 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705
There are tons of restaurants and shops next to the UT campus, and we love the walk through inner campus by the tower. We recommend parking in the San Antonio parking garage if you want to explore the best parts of campus.
Mount Bonnell
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731
The best lookout in Austin
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704, (512) 502-5808
Our favorite Austin pizza place
Moonshine Grill
303 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 236-9599
One of our favorite restaurants downtown. Come for the cocktails, stay for the mac n cheese.
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3003 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704, (512) 445-4451
A university staple where you can get the best queso and pancakes ever. Don't knock the combo 'til you've tried it!
24 Diner
600 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703, (512) 472-5400
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day
Halcyon
218 West 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 472-9637
Coffee, cocktails, and s'mores!
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703, (512) 477-2900
This excellent coffee shop is located on the lake and was one of our favorite study spots.
Blenders and Bowls
4200 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78756, (512) 551-3449
Our favorite smoothie spot
Amy's Ice Creams
1301 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, (512) 440-7488