Things To Do
Matt's El Rancho
A historic Tex Mex staple in Austin! Must try the Bob Armstrong Dip and a Matt's Mexican Martini (thank us later). While they don't take reservations, we can promise it's worth the wait!
Shopping for Western Wear
Head to the link below to check out a full list of Austin's best Western shops! Some of our faves are (luckily) all on South Congress - a one-stop stretch for shopping, eating, and more: - Allen's Boots (S. Congress): Iconic shop in Austin known for a wide selection of cowboy boots, hats, and clothing. - Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott (S. Congress): Modern, elevated western jewelry, clothing, boots, and a hat bar. - Tecovas (S. Congress): Classic! Can never go wrong with some Tecovas. - Maufrais (S. Congress): Newer to Austin, custom hat bar and boutique. - Lucchese (S. Congress): Luxury boots and western-wear. If you're feeling fancy!
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
For those seeking an SEC football experience - Texas will be hosting Mississippi State on Sat., Oct. 31! It's likely to be a night game so you have plenty of time to recover before immersing yourself in the religion that is football in the South.
Terry Black's Barbecue
If you're looking to have some legendary Central Texas BBQ - Terry Black's is always a solid option!
The White Horse
"The Best Honky Tonk in East Austin" where you can catch live music and watch (or join in) some locals two stepping!
Live Music Capital of the World
Austin is known as the "live music capital of the world" so it's only right that we provide y'all with a list of all the options! You can click the link to narrow down based on your preferences, but for easier reference here are a handful of some popular live music venues in town: Antone's, Elephant Room, Emo's, Rustic Tap, Stubb's, and Broken Spoke.
Lady Bird Lake
If you're looking for somewhere to get a run in, take a coffee stroll, or simply see some of the prettiest views Austin has to offer then we suggest heading to the trail around Lady Bird Lake!
Trick-or-Treating in ATX
Halloween is a pretty big deal in Austin which means there's no shortage of adult and/or family-friendly activities! We'll update this link with the 2026 list of events once it's released, but for now this should give you a sense of the many options! For those who are looking for safe, kid-friendly neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, we highly recommend these areas in North Austin: Hyde Park, Allandale, Rosedale, and Tarrytown!
Thinkery
For a kid-friendly activity there's The Thinkery - a local education nonprofit and children's museum "that brings joy to learning so children thrive"!