Guidebook for Austin
Shopping
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terracesprawling outdoor galleria with 100+ shops, restaurants and bars
Mueller Farmers' Market
2006 Philomena StSundays 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00 – 8:00pm
take heart
1211 E 11th Ststylish and understated boutique of homewares and gifts
indie record store down the street from the fun North Loop strip of shops
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Breakaway Records
211 W N Loop Blvdindie record store down the street from the fun North Loop strip of shops
Kinokuniya
6929 Airport BlvdJapanese-based bookstore with stationary and cute gifts
Blue Velvet
217 W N Loop Blvdlocal favorite for vintage clothes & accessories
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller
1911 Aldrich Stdinner & a movie - it's an Austin establishment
Arts & Culture
Blanton Listasafn
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardTexas History Museum that usually has some really fun exhibits.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress AveTexas History Museum that usually has some really fun exhibits.
Named one of TIME Magazine's 2018 World's Greatest Places. It really is a fun space with that has some great rooftop views to boot.
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StNamed one of TIME Magazine's 2018 World's Greatest Places. It really is a fun space with that has some great rooftop views to boot.
Our Top 10 Go-To Restaurants
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian smokehouse meets Texas BBQ + a giant patio - try the Chicken Karaage
Old Thousand
1000 E 11th StChinese with a modern twist + hip decor - get the brisket fried rice
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
3220 Manor Rdcraft beer, coffee, and Czech-style kolaches
local taco truck chain, closed after lunch - get the Migas Originales breakfast taco
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Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez Streetlocal taco truck chain, closed after lunch - get the Migas Originales breakfast taco
Japanese izakaya with Texan influences - the Hot Pocketz are a must
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StJapanese izakaya with Texan influences - the Hot Pocketz are a must
casual American fare with local ingredients + patio - try the tater tots
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Sour Duck Market
1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvdcasual American fare with local ingredients + patio - try the tater tots
Easy Tiger Linc
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdGerman-style beer garden with tasty treats
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
1600 E 6th Stpatio bar + Japanese food truck - get the Ban Ban Dog
The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe Stclassic Indian food - don't skip the chicken samosas
Eldorado Cafe
3300 W Anderson Lncasual, delicious Tex-Mex - try Rene's Awesome Enchiladas
BBQ
La Barbecue
2401 East Cesar Chavez StreetBBQ counter in a small market, worth the wait
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Avetrailer with picnic tables
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar Blvdindoors + not much of a wait
Drinks
Small Victory
108 E 7th Sttucked-away downtown space with great craft cocktails
Nickel City
1133 E 11th Stcocktail lounge masquerading as a dive bar with a food truck in back
The Brewtorium
6015 Dillard Cirour go-to brewery with tasty snacks + a huge indoor space
Outdoors
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar Blvdnearby hike & bike trails we visit daily
Mount Bonnell
steep but quick climb to beautiful views of the city + winding lake
Zilker gróðurhús
2220 Barton Springs Rda peaceful retreat from the city
cold-water, spring-fed pool that doesn't get as crowded as Barton Springs
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy Avecold-water, spring-fed pool that doesn't get as crowded as Barton Springs