Food Scene
Launderette
2115 Holly St(Dinner – my all-time fave and go to for newbies)
Fantastic East side restaurant right on the Colorado River!
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StFantastic East side restaurant right on the Colorado River!
Another East side staple - check this place out for a twist on your average Mexican. If you like drinks, GET the Mrs. Carter Margarita!
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Grizzelda's
105 Tillery StAnother East side staple - check this place out for a twist on your average Mexican. If you like drinks, GET the Mrs. Carter Margarita!
Paperboy
1203 E 11th StAmazing food truck iconic for East Austin!
Their menu changes daily and has some of the most delicious unique food I've ever eaten. Call to get a reservation as space is limited, but so worth it!
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LENOIR
1807 S 1st StTheir menu changes daily and has some of the most delicious unique food I've ever eaten. Call to get a reservation as space is limited, but so worth it!
you haven’t been to Texas if you haven’t had Torchy’s
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st Styou haven’t been to Texas if you haven’t had Torchy’s
Holy Roller
509 Rio Grande Stbest brunch ever, really
Drinks & Nightlife
great live music & craft cocktails with outdoor seating!
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th Stgreat live music & craft cocktails with outdoor seating!
Ah Sing Den
1100 E 6th StA must see - this hostel is always packed with great people and the most iconic Austin decor
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The Cafe at Native Hostels
807 E 4th StA must see - this hostel is always packed with great people and the most iconic Austin decor
If you like Sunday Funday, Icenhauer's is a must see. Every Sunday they have the band The Night Owls play. A 10 instrument band plays 80's throwbacks and they are everything I love about Austin. GO GO GO!
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Icenhauer's
83 Rainey StIf you like Sunday Funday, Icenhauer's is a must see. Every Sunday they have the band The Night Owls play. A 10 instrument band plays 80's throwbacks and they are everything I love about Austin. GO GO GO!
Bungalow
92 Rainey StContainer Bar
90 Rainey StIT'S LIT.
Sightseeing
See the Bats on South Congress Bridge – 100,000s of bats live under the bridge and come out at sunset every night – people gather on the bridge a few minutes before
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South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueSee the Bats on South Congress Bridge – 100,000s of bats live under the bridge and come out at sunset every night – people gather on the bridge a few minutes before
Drive to Mount Bonnell and see the highest point in Austin and a great view of Lake Austin
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Mount Bonnell
Drive to Mount Bonnell and see the highest point in Austin and a great view of Lake Austin