In addition to our recommendations below, check out the following sites for a calendar of nightly events. There is never a shortage of things to do in Austin, no matter what your interests are!

-Do512

-Do512 Family

-The Chronicle

You can find live music 7 nights a week in Austin - there's a reason we're called the Live Music Capital of the World - but here are a few of our favorites that have some extra special local flare:

-Donn's Depot

-The Continental Club

-C-boy's Heart & Soul

-Antone's Nightclub

Want to learn to two-step? Check out these honky tonk bars and live like a true Texan. Check their websites for free dance lesson offerings:

-The White Horse

-The Little Longhorn Saloon

-The Broken Spoke

You've probably heard of Texas BBQ but there are tons of cuisines in Austin. We HIGHLY suggest making reservations in advance. Here are our recommendations as self-proclaimed "foodies."

*Starred restaurants are our ABSOLUTE FAVORITES

BBQ: Terry Black's Barbecue, La Barbecue, or Black's Barbecue

Seafood: Mongers* or Clark's

Sushi: Uchi, Uchiko*, or Soto

Interior Mexican: Fonda San Miguel*

Casual TexMex: Vamanos, Matt's El Rancho, or Santa Rita

Burgers: JewBoys, Dirty Martin's or Hopdoddy

Asian: Lin Asian Bar, Wu Chow, RedFarm, Suzi's, Tso Takeout & Delivery

Tacos: Tamale House, Veracruz, Taco Joint* or check out any modest food truck typically within gas stations

Steak (and adjacent): Bartletts*, Austin Land & Cattle, Perry's

Brunch: Hillside Farmacy, Snooze, Irene's, Magnolia Café, or 24 Diner

Beer Gardens w/ Food: Bangers, Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden, Scholz Garten, or Central Machine Works

Want to enjoy College Gameday?

-Pluckers

-Posse East*

-Little Woodrow's

-Texas Chili Parlor

There are tons of bars, clubs, and comedy lounges in Austin that can meet any vibe you are looking for.

For improv and comedy:

-Esther's Follies (a MUST see show, buy tickets in advance!)

-Vulcan Gas Comedy & Sunset Strip Comedy (nightly comedy and the home to many podcasts)

-Fallout Theatre (keep Austin weird improv and comedy)

-Comedy Mothership (Joe Rogan's new club, buy tickets in advance)

These are the best places to bar hop. Have an uber drop you at any of these bars and you're all set:

-East 6th Street ("divey" vibes - Hotel Vegas, Lucky Duck, The Liberty, Shangri-La, White Horse)

-West 6th Street ("upscale" vibes, Melissa's favorite - Green Light Social, The Rustic Tap, The Ranch, Buford's)

-Dirty 6th ("bourbon street" vibes, it's for the tourists - Blind Pig Pub, The Jackalope, Dizzy Rooster)

Want to take advantage of the perfect November weather? Get outside!

-Mayfield Park (wild peacocks roaming!) and Mount Bonnell

-Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park

-Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike

-The Cathedral of Junk (look it up, trust me)

-Yard Bar (where me and Michael met! dog park bar with great drinks)

There's tons to do in Austin that is welcome to all ages:

-The Thinkery

-Jester King Brewery (you must stop by and play with the goats!)

-Bouldin Acres (beer, food, pickelball, lawn games, and more!)

-South Congress Street (tons of shopping - check out Allen's Boots)

-Amy's Ice Cream on Burnet Road (playground, ice cream, and burgers)

-Street Art / Murals