Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Best cocktail bar on Rainey, possibly all of Austin.
Original cocktail bar feel - prohibition feel. Great starting point for a night on Rainey Street.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Half Step
75 1/2 Rainey StBest cocktail bar on Rainey, possibly all of Austin.
Original cocktail bar feel - prohibition feel. Great starting point for a night on Rainey Street.
Secret door for access. Great cocktails and atmosphere if you're a speakeasy fan.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos StSecret door for access. Great cocktails and atmosphere if you're a speakeasy fan.
Iconic Moody Theater, where ACL Live consistently throws free music tapings, and of course, always has a concert lined up.
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ACL Live
310 W Willie Nelson BlvdIconic Moody Theater, where ACL Live consistently throws free music tapings, and of course, always has a concert lined up.
One of the original music venues in Austin - must do if you are up for a down-to-earth and outdoor show.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
801 Red River StOne of the original music venues in Austin - must do if you are up for a down-to-earth and outdoor show.
This falls within the Bar and Music Venue category.
My favorite bar on South Congress, BY FAR. You MUST go upstairs to their "Jade Lounge", which is themed after a WWII GI bar. Great place to begin your night (after you've eaten nearby at Perla's, for example, and before you grab a cab to the "Downtown" stretch -- which would be a 3 minute drive).
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress AveThis falls within the Bar and Music Venue category.
My favorite bar on South Congress, BY FAR. You MUST go upstairs to their "Jade Lounge", which is themed after a WWII GI bar. Great place to begin your night (after you've eaten nearby at Perla's, for example, and before you grab a cab to the "Downtown" stretch -- which would be a 3 minute drive).
Food Scene
Great for a date night - especially for those who love wine. Austin's Iconic Graffiti Wall is steps away.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wink
1014 N Lamar BlvdGreat for a date night - especially for those who love wine. Austin's Iconic Graffiti Wall is steps away.
Austin Icon for TexMex Tacos. Delicious, inexpensive, fast, and great before you head out for a big night or to help pick you back up the next morning.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetAustin Icon for TexMex Tacos. Delicious, inexpensive, fast, and great before you head out for a big night or to help pick you back up the next morning.
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveBest pizza in Autin. Period.
Patiiiiiiiiiiiioooooooooooo!
The people watching is unparalleled.
Delicious food and cocktails.
My favorite Perla's dine would be anytime from day-drinking to dinner, with pleasant to bareable weather...on the beautiful PATIO!
398 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perla's
1400 S Congress AvePatiiiiiiiiiiiioooooooooooo!
The people watching is unparalleled.
Delicious food and cocktails.
My favorite Perla's dine would be anytime from day-drinking to dinner, with pleasant to bareable weather...on the beautiful PATIO!
Parks & Nature
Great place to take your dog, go for a run, or catch pick-up beach volleyball.
1533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Metropolitano Zilker
2207 Barton Springs RdGreat place to take your dog, go for a run, or catch pick-up beach volleyball.
There's under a 1 mile hike to hit Twin Falls, a beautiful spring where you'll have the chance to sunbathe with brew and locals.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyThere's under a 1 mile hike to hit Twin Falls, a beautiful spring where you'll have the chance to sunbathe with brew and locals.
Essentials
Walgreens
2501 S Lamar BlvdGetting Around
This is the best active App that's currently available in Austin (aside from Car2Go). Lyft and Uber are currently banned within the Austin city limits.
Fasten
1901 East 7th StreetThis is the best active App that's currently available in Austin (aside from Car2Go). Lyft and Uber are currently banned within the Austin city limits.
Sightseeing
Beautiful outlook of Lake Austin and the lush landscape of Austin. VERY EASY "hike"...I'm talking, maybe a half mile, mostly paved.
1082 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful outlook of Lake Austin and the lush landscape of Austin. VERY EASY "hike"...I'm talking, maybe a half mile, mostly paved.