Guidebook for Austin
Parks & Nature
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSee and be seen at the heart of Austin!
A great young-kid-friendly swimming pool - just a couple bucks to get in.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveA great young-kid-friendly swimming pool - just a couple bucks to get in.
Entertainment & Activities
Drink a beer and eat delicious food at the smartest, hippest movie theater in the world!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdDrink a beer and eat delicious food at the smartest, hippest movie theater in the world!
Burgers and fries, but they're home-made and the playground is great for kids!
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Phil's Icehouse
2901 S Lamar BlvdBurgers and fries, but they're home-made and the playground is great for kids!
Play on the playground, ride the Zilker Zephyr kids train, play some frisbee, volleyball, etc.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdPlay on the playground, ride the Zilker Zephyr kids train, play some frisbee, volleyball, etc.
Little Zilker Park
1900 Bluebonnet LnThe closest big playground for kids - new and safe!
Food Scene
The top-rated restaurant in All of Austin is... Japanese?! You bet! And it is exceptional in every way!
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Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdThe top-rated restaurant in All of Austin is... Japanese?! You bet! And it is exceptional in every way!
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdAsian/Latin Fusion - a quick-service gem.
Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse
1530 Barton Springs RdGreat beer, good 'que.
The most unique and delicious home-made ice cream in Austin.
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Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThe most unique and delicious home-made ice cream in Austin.
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StThe best tacos in Austin.
Good local Tex-Mex - and it's where Jenna Bush got arrested for trying to pass a fake ID!
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Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdGood local Tex-Mex - and it's where Jenna Bush got arrested for trying to pass a fake ID!
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdOutstanding new farm-to-table small dish restaurant.
Interior Mexican (as opposed to Tex Mex) - excellent food, not too fussy. A sit-down restaurant.
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El Mesón Tequileria
2038 S Lamar BlvdInterior Mexican (as opposed to Tex Mex) - excellent food, not too fussy. A sit-down restaurant.
A collection of Austin's most famous food trailers in a nice, permanent, outdoor food court with shade, picnic tables and bathrooms.
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The Picnic - Food Truck Park
1720 Barton Springs RdA collection of Austin's most famous food trailers in a nice, permanent, outdoor food court with shade, picnic tables and bathrooms.
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdThe best Texas BBQ close to the house!
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdBrand new, delicious authentic ramen.
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdGreat local coffee shop. Wine also for later in the day.
Starbucks
1201 Barbara Jordan BlvdYou know.
Southside Flying Pizza
2206 S Congress AveBest pizza close by
Absolutely delicious charcoal grilled chicken and steak in an interior Mexican style. Casual patio and huge play area adored by kids.
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Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StAbsolutely delicious charcoal grilled chicken and steak in an interior Mexican style. Casual patio and huge play area adored by kids.
Hot new restaurant - delicious food, beautiful interior - has a nice room that can be reserved for larger parties.
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Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdHot new restaurant - delicious food, beautiful interior - has a nice room that can be reserved for larger parties.
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar BlvdQuick, delicious burger chain within walking distance
Caffe Medici
1101 W Lynn StFantastic local coffee shop within quick walking distance
Arts & Culture
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdIt's why you're coming, right??
Essentials
Thom's Market
1418 Barton Springs RdStop here for essentials.
Closest place for a six-pack and a half-gallon of organic milk.
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Bluebonnet Food Mart
1701 Bluebonnet LnClosest place for a six-pack and a half-gallon of organic milk.
The Whole Foods Mothership. Sometimes referred to as "Disney World for Food" - come here for a hot meal, groceries, or just to people-watch.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdThe Whole Foods Mothership. Sometimes referred to as "Disney World for Food" - come here for a hot meal, groceries, or just to people-watch.
Sightseeing
Take the hike-and-bike trail all the way around the lake - easy access from the 'hood.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailTake the hike-and-bike trail all the way around the lake - easy access from the 'hood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdExcellent tapas and drinks
Outdoor beer garden with their own brewery and excellent food.
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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StOutdoor beer garden with their own brewery and excellent food.
Attached to the Alamo Drafthouse Theater and run by them, it has a great bar, private karaoke rooms and a stage and dance floor that see a lot use - check the website for schedules!
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The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdAttached to the Alamo Drafthouse Theater and run by them, it has a great bar, private karaoke rooms and a stage and dance floor that see a lot use - check the website for schedules!
Great burgers, great beer selection, lots of TVs, walking distance from the house
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Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdGreat burgers, great beer selection, lots of TVs, walking distance from the house