Kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard rental options abound on Lady Bird Lake – one of the best vantage points for people, dog and bat-watching. En savoir plus .
Max’s has to be the only place in town where you can get amazing wine and tasty fried chicken. The restaurant and wine bar offers an expansive food menu and they’re open for lunch! En savoir plus .
Counter Cafe’s cakes and eggs or pastrami benedict are a mandatory a.m. must-do. En savoir plus .
Take time to admire the murals adorning the outside walls of the restaurant, then order yourself a cheesy slice of heaven! Seating is limited, so you may want to make your order to go. En savoir plus .
Want to take home a unique souvenir? Shop in this thrift store for retro treasures on the cheap. En savoir plus .
Go old-school romantic with a trip to Blue Starlite, the world’s first and only mini urban drive-in movie theater. En savoir plus .
Try a game of ping-pong in the upstairs space here. After a heated round or two, you can peruse the art hanging on the walls, and enjoy a cocktail while listening to roots, rockabilly and swing. En savoir plus .
Check out the Family Garden. The area includes more than a dozen interactive features made of natural materials including a maze made of native shrubs and a grotto with caves and a waterfall. En savoir plus .
This South Lamar club has been around for more than 20 years and is a staple of the Austin music scene.
The Broken Spoke is Texas' most definitive dance hall. If you're ever in Austin, stop by for some traditional country music by some "real" country musicians.
The Granddaddy of all local music venues, the Continental Club has enjoyed a coast-to-coast reputation as the premiere club for live music in Austin since 1957.
A multi-level, indoor/outdoor venue featuring some of the best up-and-coming musicians around. Be sure and visit The Green Room - it's open 'most' of the time.
One of the oldest recorded tourist attractions in the Austin area and the highest point within Austin's city limits, Mount Bonnell offers fantastic sunset views of Lake Austin and the 360 Bridge.
These stony bovine, by artist Harold F. Clayton, quietly graze at the Arboretum. No relation to the nearby Amy’s Ice Cream shop.
The story of Texas told through interactive exhibits, special effects shows and an IMAX theater.
A great playground for toddlers and kids from 1 - 12 with lots of seating and shade nearby. Also a good size lawn for playing.
Austin's most loved park, and the place to be for, well, whatever it is you like to do outside. If you can't find something to do here, something's wrong.
The Driskill bar serves up the Batini! Roll like a cattle barron at this landmark of Texas hospitality. Since 1886 the Driskill has offered luxury and great service. Just don’t longboard in the lobby.
