Are you Staying in Austin for a few extra days? These are some of Our favorite places. Austin is full of amazing food and places to visit.
Spicy Boys Fried Chicken
1701 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Our favorite chicken spot. They have a few locations. I once got in a fight with Matt because he told me he was bringing me home some and ate my sandwich on the way back to San Antonio. It's that good.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
You can't visit Austin without trying Blacks. They do get packed but the food is well worth the wait.
Uncommon Objects
1602 Fort View Road, Austin, TX 78704
The best oddity shop around. You can find everything from human skulls to old vintage photos here. Sam can and will spend hours in here.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758
For those Instagram-worthy images, this is the spot.
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 West 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
If a nice stroll is more your style Mayfield is a beautiful park with free-range peacocks.
Barton Springs
2201 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746
A local Favorite swimming spot, accessible year-round every day of the week except Thursday.