Ava's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
My favorite things to do when I want to get outside and explore Austin
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrModerately challenging hike down to flowing waterfalls year round
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Hill Of Life
1710 Camp Craft RdModerately challenging hike down to flowing waterfalls year round
In the back of the parking lot is a sign for the “Meditation Trail.” This is a great short walking trail with lots of shade coverage in the middle of Barton Hills.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2128 Barton Hills DriveIn the back of the parking lot is a sign for the “Meditation Trail.” This is a great short walking trail with lots of shade coverage in the middle of Barton Hills.
Rent a cute Retro boat to take out at sunset for a date night or the perfect photoshoot. During summer, you can even see the bats overhead.
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Retro Boat Rentals ATX
74 Trinity StRent a cute Retro boat to take out at sunset for a date night or the perfect photoshoot. During summer, you can even see the bats overhead.
Rent paddle boards to take down to Town Lake and explore the city by water.
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdRent paddle boards to take down to Town Lake and explore the city by water.
Short hike to Twin Falls, when water is flowing it is BEAUTIFUL!
Gaines Creek and Twin Falls Access Point of Barton Creek Greenbelt
3918 S MoPac ExpyShort hike to Twin Falls, when water is flowing it is BEAUTIFUL!
Lake Travis
Food scene
Canje
1914 East 6th StreetQuality cocktails and unique Caribbean food in East Austin
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdUchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSoto South Lamar
1100 S Lamar BlvdGreat brunch - order the espresso marscapone banana bread, it will change your life!
Oh…the chili fries are to die for as well 🤤
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Two Hands
1011 South Congress AvenueGreat brunch - order the espresso marscapone banana bread, it will change your life!
Oh…the chili fries are to die for as well 🤤
Great for working during the day, has great food trucks, coffee in the morning, cocktails in the evening and live music and a calendar of events.
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Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdGreat for working during the day, has great food trucks, coffee in the morning, cocktails in the evening and live music and a calendar of events.
Fun outdoor setup with food trucks and an inside bar featuring unique drinks, an extensive beer list and non-alcoholic options.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdFun outdoor setup with food trucks and an inside bar featuring unique drinks, an extensive beer list and non-alcoholic options.
Mañana
1603 S Congress AveBest matcha in all of Austin, hands down.
Vibey dinner spot with excellent cocktails and tapas style mediterranean food.
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Aba
1011 S Congress AveVibey dinner spot with excellent cocktails and tapas style mediterranean food.
Neighborhood Sushi
1716 S Congress AveTuk Tuk Thai Cafe
5517 Menchaca RdBest Thai Food in Austin - perfect for a night in.
Pinthouse Pizza
4236 S Lamar BlvdOlamaie
1610 San Antonio StUpscale Southern food - perfect for a date night
Incredible BBQ - get there when they first open because the line gets LONG!
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StIncredible BBQ - get there when they first open because the line gets LONG!
Classic BBQ, the draw to Salt Lick is the huge BBQ pit in the kitchen. They’ve also got lots of outdoor space with bocce ball, and BYOB.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Classic BBQ, the draw to Salt Lick is the huge BBQ pit in the kitchen. They’ve also got lots of outdoor space with bocce ball, and BYOB.
Loro
2115 S Lamar BlvdBars + Night Activities
Bars to visit during the day and night activities all around Austin
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdLive music throughout the week, great beer and cocktail selection, axe throwing and outdoor games, as well as multiple food trucks to choose from.
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Armadillo Den
10106 Menchaca RoadLive music throughout the week, great beer and cocktail selection, axe throwing and outdoor games, as well as multiple food trucks to choose from.
Sagebrush
5500 South Congress AvenueLive music and cocktails in South Austin
Fun outdoor bar in East Austin with a food truck, great atmosphere and a small Mezcal tasting room that’s open over the weekends upstairs. Great place to start the evening if you are planning to go out in East Austin.
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StFun outdoor bar in East Austin with a food truck, great atmosphere and a small Mezcal tasting room that’s open over the weekends upstairs. Great place to start the evening if you are planning to go out in East Austin.
Super cute bar with fun tropical cocktails and a shallow pool to stick your feet in when the day is hot!
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Kitty Cohen's
2211 Webberville RdSuper cute bar with fun tropical cocktails and a shallow pool to stick your feet in when the day is hot!