A cider brewery and pizza restaurant that offers over 150 old-school and modern arcade games! A $12 cover charge gets you free arcade games all day. There is also a pizza kitchen and a cider bar. This is a great place to play the arcade games of your childhood, unleash your competitive side with your partner or friends, or enjoy a drink on their lakeside patio!

Emerald Tavern is a great spot to enjoy a game night with friends! $10 will allow you to rent any of the hundreds of board games they have, from quick and fun party games to serious, long-term, strategic duels. Their staff can recommend you games based on what kind of experience you're looking for, and they have a variety of beer, cocktails, and appetizers.

Austin has a great craft beer and cider scene spread throughout the city and its suburbs! Some of our favorite spots serving local brews are Austin Beerworks, Red Horn, Fairweather Cider, Draught House, Whitestone Brewery, Fast Friends, Austin Eastciders, Oskar Blue's, and Texas Keeper Cidery.

Fredericksburg is a historic town about 90 minutes west of Austin, making it an ideal spot for a day trip. The town itself is home to many shops, boutiques, tasting rooms, restaurants, and historic buildings, and the surrounding hill country is renowned for its wineries. Fredericksburg and Johnson City are great places to enjoy some fine wines, beers, and ciders. For Texas Tech alumni, stop by Reck 'Em Right Brewery; they'll give you a free drink in exchange for your old TTU student ID!

Brendan's favorite museum in Austin! This museum features an impressive amount of military vehicles varying from pioneer wagons to tanks, and a comprehensive look at Texas' military history.

A famous Austin landmark, this short hike leads you up to to magnificent views of both the Colorado River and the Austin skyline.

This massive park is one of the most well-known in Texas! It hosts the Austin City Limits music festival and many other concerts throughout the year, and is usually open for picnics, jogging/walking, and playing with your dog.

The Domain is a massive shopping center that also features some great restaurants and an upscale bar scene. When you're done shopping, we recommend stopping by Jinya for some ramen, having a drink at Jack and Ginger's or The Dogwood's rooftop bar, or playing a round of mini-golf at The Dirdie Birdie!

Located next to the Texas State Capitol, this museum features a permanent installation detailing the rich history of Texas, as well as several rotating science and history exhibits. A must-see for history enthusiasts and folks who love the Lone Star state!

South Congress Ave is an Austin staple that features shopping and restaurants. It's a great street to walk up and down and get some of that Austin vibe.

In a state that is known for the best BBQ, the Salt Lick is widely considered the best BBQ in Texas. Wait times for a table can be long, but they allow you to bring your own beer and enjoy the live music that is usually rocking!

Another great spot for some authentic Texas BBQ, located near downtown Austin.

Great pizza, a ton of craft beers on tap. Enough said!

One of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Austin!

Pizza, wings, beer, sports. What else do you need?

The best (and most unique) ice cream in town!

An incredible soul food restaurant offering fried chicken, catfish, crawfish, and other southern staples, plus a lively patio that has a daiquiri bar!

Our favorite dive bar! Cheap drinks, live music, billiards, foosball, and a low-key indoor and outdoor atmosphere.

Rainey Street is one of Austin's top bar scenes. It is located in the heart of downtown and features several eclectic bars, such as Unbarlievable, The Lustre Pearl, or The Tipsy Alchemist. Be careful not to lose your partner's drivers license like Brendan did!

A Johnny Cash-themed dive bar located near downtown that also features some great BBQ.

6th Street is THE place for Austin nightlife. Divided into East 6th, West 6th, and Dirty 6th, this long stretch of road is home to dozens of bars, each offering something unique and doing its part to keep Austin weird. At night, parts of 6th street are limited to only foot traffic and features street performers.