Things to do in Austin

Austin is a city where you can spend a morning hiking a greenbelt, an afternoon at a museum, and an evening listening to live music.

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Things to do in Austin

Chicken RestaurantPhoto of Tumble 22 - Texas Chicken Joint — Chicken Restaurantvia Google Maps

Tumble 22 - Texas Chicken Joint

Nashville-style hot chicken joint with southern sides, milkshakes, beer, wine & cocktails.

Austin, TX|4
Indian RestaurantPhoto of Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine — Indian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine

Classic & updated dishes with over 100 wine selections plus happy hour in a brick-walled setting.

Austin, TX|4
BarPhoto of Cosmic Pickle — Bar

Cosmic Pickle

Specialty coffee, local beers, craft cocktails & live music, plus food trucks in a garden setting.

Austin, TX|5
Barbecue RestaurantPhoto of Black's Barbecue Austin — Barbecue Restaurantvia Google Maps

Black's Barbecue Austin

Acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers in a relaxed, wood-decked space.

Austin, TX|5
American RestaurantPhoto of Roaring Fork — American Restaurant

Roaring Fork

Stylish restaurant with an Old West vibe serving flame-grilled American fare & cocktails.

Austin, TX|5
MuseumPhoto of Museum of the Weird — Museum

Museum of the Weird

Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.

Austin, TX|4
RestaurantPhoto of Kerbey Lane Cafe - South — Restaurant

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South

Austin, TX|5
GymPhoto of Fitness Connection — Gymvia Google Maps

Fitness Connection

Austin, TX|5
Tex-Mex RestaurantPhoto of Gloria's Latin Cuisine — Tex-Mex Restaurant

Gloria's Latin Cuisine

Family-friendly chain featuring Salvadoran & Tex-Mex favorites, plus mojitos & margaritas.

Austin, TX|5
Art museumPhoto of Blanton Museum of Art — Art museum

Blanton Museum of Art

Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures.

Austin, TX|5
Italian RestaurantPhoto of Mandola's Italian Kitchen — Italian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Mandola's Italian Kitchen

Busy trattoria offering homestyle Italian cuisine, plus an old-school grocery for provisions & wine.

Austin, TX|5
ParkPhoto of Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve — Park

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

Austin, TX|5
Seafood RestaurantPhoto of Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood — Seafood Restaurant

Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood

Casual seafood eatery serving oysters, sandwiches, fried fare, beer & wine in quirky surroundings.

Austin, TX|4
Italian RestaurantPhoto of Mandola's Italian Kitchen — Italian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Mandola's Italian Kitchen

Homestyle pastas, salads & sandwiches, plus prepared & packaged foods to go.

Austin, TX|5
Fast Food RestaurantPhoto of Whataburger — Fast Food Restaurantvia Google Maps

Whataburger

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

Austin, TX|4
Mexican RestaurantPhoto of Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar — Mexican Restaurantvia Google Maps

Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

Outpost of a Texas chain with traditional & modern fare, happy hour & many tequilas.

Austin, TX|4
American RestaurantPhoto of Odd Duck — American Restaurant

Odd Duck

Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting.

Austin, TX|5
City ParkPhoto of Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park — City Park

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.

Austin, TX|5
Italian RestaurantPhoto of Maggiano's Little Italy — Italian Restaurantvia Google Maps

Maggiano's Little Italy

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

Austin, TX|4
RestaurantPhoto of Topgolf Austin — Restaurantvia Google Maps

Topgolf Austin

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

Austin, TX|4