Austin is a great city, with plenty of wonderful outdoor activities, delicious food and drink, and many events always going on around town.

Below are some of our recommendations! However while you're in Texas, we definitely hope you have the opportunity to grab some Tex-Mex or BBQ, have a margarita, and enjoy the outdoors.

For those inclined, check out a Google Map view for a longer list of all favorite things to do and restaurants and bars to visit in Austin! https://maps.app.goo.gl/R9XNPK6xq5zfQ3ad9

Enjoy the scenic views at the top of Mount Bonnell (has a 102- stair climb)

Shop on South Congress Ave.

Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake

Watch the bats at sundown

Dance at a honkey tonk like the Broken Spoke

Relax at Zilker Park

Go swimming at Barton Springs

Play arcade games with a cider bar at Cidercade

(The Domain Area)

Ramen Tatsu-ya

Taco Deli / Velvet Taco / Torchy's Tacos

Culinary Dropout

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Gloria's Latin Cuisine

(North Austin)

Tyson's Tacos

Kerbey Lane Cafe - Central

Hank's Austin

(Central/South Austin)

Bird Bird Biscuit

Sour Duck Market

Terry Black's Barbecue

Loro Asian Smokehouse

Via 313 Pizza

Jeni's Ice Cream

Snooze Eatery

(North of Austin)

Austin Beerworks

The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen

(Downtown/East Austin)

East 6th: Great option for dinner followed by a bar or brewery. Lazarus Brewing is a common go-to for us in the area. Central Machine works is further East but another favorite.

Rainey St: More relaxed bar-scene made up of bungalows repurposed for bars and restaurants. Haven't gone wrong with the bars there.