Things To Do
Things to Do in Austin
HIKING TRAILS Austin is home to a variety of beautiful hiking trails! One of our favorites is the Hill of Life trail, which we've hiked numerous times with Hashbrown. If you're seeking a short, easy hike with a stunning view, we highly recommend Mount Bonnell. For more scenic trails of all difficulty levels, check out this website: www.alltrails.com/us/texas/austin LADY BIRD LAKE The Lady Bird Trail loops around the lake, making it a perfect spot for a morning run or walk right in the heart of downtown. You can also rent paddleboards or kayaks from the Austin Rowing Club. If you’re looking for something more leisurely, consider renting retro boats or donut boats through Retro Boats ATX or Capital Cruises. LAKE AUSTIN For a truly relaxing experience, hire a boat and captain for a sunset cruise, complete with a bottle of wine. SHOPPING For a great shopping experience, be sure to check out South Congress or The Domain.
Things to Do in Surrounding Areas
WINERIES Take a day trip or stay overnight in Fredericksburg, Texas, to explore the heart of Texas wine country. For convenience, stay near Main Street in a hotel or Airbnb. Some of our favorite wineries include Augusta Vin, Baron's Creek, William Chris, and Signor. For a stress-free experience, book tour through 830ElevatedWineTours.com or VineyardHoppingTX.com. DISTILLERIES & BREWERIES Explore the vibrant distillery and brewery scene. Popular spots include Treaty Oak Distilling, Desert Door Distillery, Deep Eddy's Vodka, Dripping Springs Distilling, Jester King Brewery, and Altstadt Brewery. WACO For a quick trip, head to Waco to visit The Silos at Magnolia. SAN ANTONIO Only an hour and a half away, San Antonio is home to the iconic River Walk, offering shopping, dining, and scenic boat tours. The revitalized Pearl District is a trendy hub, brimming with chic restaurants and boutique shops. And, of course, don’t forget to Remember the Alamo!
Get Your Drink On
Du Mont's, Lefty's Brick Bar, Lucky Duck, Seven Spirits, Donn's Depot, White Tiger, Beez Kneez, The Driskill, Tiger Lily PLACES TO WATCH THE GAME Chalmer's, Little Woodrow's, Star Bar, The Pub, Lavaca Street Bar, The Tavern, Parlor & Yard, Key Bar LIVE MUSIC Friends Bar (cover bands), Armadillo Den, Broken Spoke (country), White Horse Saloon (country), Elephant Room (jazz), Saxon Pub (country/rock), The Rustic Tap (cover bands), The Continental Club, Skylark Lounge, C-Boys UPSCALE COCKTAIL BARS & SPEAKEASYS *reservation required* Powder Room, Roosevelt Room, Midnight Cowboy, Eden Cocktail Room, Kinfolk, Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Food Recommendations
We recommend getting reservations when you can for peak times on weekends. ITALIAN Red Ash, Intero, Juniper, Sammie's, Juliette's Italian Kitchen, Numero 28, Vespaio MEXICAN/TEX-MEX De Nada, Licha's, El Alma, Gabriella's, Fonda San Miguel, Suerte, Matt’s El Rancho, Fresa’s BBQ Terry Blacks, Franklin's, La Barbeque, Micklethwait's, Interstellar CARIBBEAN Canje ASIAN Wu Chow, Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Lin Asian Bar, Sway, Loro SUSHI Uchi, Neighborhood Sushi, Lucky Robot, Uchiba, Soto STEAK/SOUTHERN Austin Land and Cattle, Lonesome Dove, J. Carvers, Dai Due SEAFOOD Clarks Oyster Bar, Perla's BRUNCH 24 Diner, Magnolia Cafe, Mattie's, Phoebe's Diner PIZZA Desano's, Favorite Pizza, Salvation TACOS Nixta Taqueria COFFEE Mozart's, Jo's Coffee (the location on South Congress has the famous "I love you so much" mural) BREAKFAST TACOS Veracruz, Granny’s Tacos