Brittaney’s Austin guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite sushi spot in town! Always impeccable. Fun for a date night or small groups. Kiddos welcome but more of an adult scene. Check for availability far out of your desired reservation date. Killer Happy Hour.
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Uchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdOur favorite sushi spot in town! Always impeccable. Fun for a date night or small groups. Kiddos welcome but more of an adult scene. Check for availability far out of your desired reservation date. Killer Happy Hour.
Picnik
4801 Burnet RdDelicious and healthy spot for all your Gluten Free needs!
Great for picking up groceries, discovering new ingredients, a date night out to listen to music on the patio or if the kids need to run off energy on their amazing playscape!
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdGreat for picking up groceries, discovering new ingredients, a date night out to listen to music on the patio or if the kids need to run off energy on their amazing playscape!
Little sis to the OG downtown, this Homeslice has a fabulous take out spot with a few booths and counter seats for a slice to go. Amazing spot for families with their fun outdoor area. Pizza is best NY style in town.
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Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveLittle sis to the OG downtown, this Homeslice has a fabulous take out spot with a few booths and counter seats for a slice to go. Amazing spot for families with their fun outdoor area. Pizza is best NY style in town.
Titaya's Thai Cuisine
5501 N Lamar BlvdBest Thai in town. Hands down.
Via 313 Pizza
10106 W 6th StIncredible Detroit style pizza! Fun bar area. Always on point.
Tacodeli
4200 N Lamar BlvdGet the tacos. Run. Faster!
Delicious upscale Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown. Everything is amazing. Sit at the bar with Seth-best bartender you'll ever experience. Let him know we sent you ;)
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Comedor
501 Colorado StDelicious upscale Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown. Everything is amazing. Sit at the bar with Seth-best bartender you'll ever experience. Let him know we sent you ;)
Stiles Switch BBQ
6610 N Lamar BlvdDELICIOUS BBQ close to the house!
Black's Barbecue Austin
3110 Guadalupe StMORE delicious BBQ close to the house.
Best Snowballs in Austin! Like frozen cotton candy with cream if you want it! It's been a family tradition for decades.
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Casey's New Orleans Snowballs
808 E 51st StBest Snowballs in Austin! Like frozen cotton candy with cream if you want it! It's been a family tradition for decades.
Houndstooth Coffee
4200 N Lamar BlvdBest coffee in our neighborhood!
Family friends brewery with delicious food on the East side.
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Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez StFamily friends brewery with delicious food on the East side.
Sightseeing
Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe StFun vintage re-sale shop one neighborhood over!
So many spots along the lake to take in the city. Catch the bats during the summer before sunset cloud the sky like a moving blanket. Kayak or SUP early or late to avoid crowds. Find a spot east of I35 for a picnic or run the big loop around the lake for a fun workout.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailSo many spots along the lake to take in the city. Catch the bats during the summer before sunset cloud the sky like a moving blanket. Kayak or SUP early or late to avoid crowds. Find a spot east of I35 for a picnic or run the big loop around the lake for a fun workout.
A wonderful spot 25 minutes south of us and worth the trip.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveA wonderful spot 25 minutes south of us and worth the trip.
One of our favorite spots in Austin! Modern day sculptures on historic Austin grounds. A fantastic cafe on site- grab your food and find a spot next to the lake for a picnic. Reservations can be made online. Thursday's are FREE all day!
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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StOne of our favorite spots in Austin! Modern day sculptures on historic Austin grounds. A fantastic cafe on site- grab your food and find a spot next to the lake for a picnic. Reservations can be made online. Thursday's are FREE all day!
A nice reprieve from the energy of downtown. Close to Barton Springs and always cool from the shade of the trees.
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Azie Morton RdA nice reprieve from the energy of downtown. Close to Barton Springs and always cool from the shade of the trees.
A local favorite. 68F water all year round. Check online for current hours but definitely a must do while in Austin.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA local favorite. 68F water all year round. Check online for current hours but definitely a must do while in Austin.
A spring fed pool next to downtown Austin. Super fun for families or if you like to swim lanes. Grab a burger next door!
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
401 Deep Eddy AveA spring fed pool next to downtown Austin. Super fun for families or if you like to swim lanes. Grab a burger next door!
Best view of the city! Park along 360 (look out for cars!) and hike the hundred of steps up for a truly stunning view.
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Mount Bonnell
Best view of the city! Park along 360 (look out for cars!) and hike the hundred of steps up for a truly stunning view.
Hiking + running trails. Rock climbing (bring your own gear). Romp around in the creek. A pot in the city where you don't feel like you're in the city.
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Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayHiking + running trails. Rock climbing (bring your own gear). Romp around in the creek. A pot in the city where you don't feel like you're in the city.
Zilker hosts Barton Springs, Disc Golf, Fields for soccer or football, picnics, a playscape and a train ride. It's just the best!
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Zilker Park
Zilker hosts Barton Springs, Disc Golf, Fields for soccer or football, picnics, a playscape and a train ride. It's just the best!
A beautiful building and respite from the Texas heat. Tours are often available. Stand on the star on the bottom floor, look up and spin!
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveA beautiful building and respite from the Texas heat. Tours are often available. Stand on the star on the bottom floor, look up and spin!
Neighborhoods
Quirky shops, delicious food, live music, art and please for the love of all things, stop and get ice cream at Jeni's.
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South Congress
Quirky shops, delicious food, live music, art and please for the love of all things, stop and get ice cream at Jeni's.