Welcome to Austin! We're excited for you to explore all Austin, aka the Live Music Capital of the World, has to offer. Here are some recommendations.

Bennu Coffee - Cozy coffee spot with a lot of outdoor seating.

Terry Black's BBQ - An Austin/Hill Country BBQ staple

Franklin BBQ - Voted America's #1 BBQ spot multiple years. Expect long lines and arrive early!

Discada Tacos - A quaint taco truck in East Austin.

Dan's Diner - For a hearty breakfast in East Austin.

Kirby Lane - 24-hour diner on Guadalupe Street to satiate late night munchies.

Vic & Al's - A nice, sit down spot for Southern Cuisine

Suerte - Fine Dining spot serving upscale, innovative Mexican cuisine on South Lamar.

Lolo's - Cute, viby wine bar with interesting wine selection on East 6th Street.

Watering Trade - Japanese inspired cocktail bar

Yellow Jacket Social Club - A long time East Austin dive bar with an expansive outdoor area - perfect for enjoying an ice cold Lone Star beer.

The Driscoll Hotel - Elegant and timeless cocktail bar on 6th Street in Downtown Austin.

White Horse Honky Tonk - See some of Austin's local country music acts at the White Horse!

Coconut Club - Check out the Downtown rooftop bar where Clif and Tamara became official in April 2021. There are many other fun bars around Coconut Club too in Austin's LGBTQ+ district on 4th Street.

Texas Chilli Parlor - Very Texas beer joint on Lavaca Street in Downtown Austin

Zilker Park - Check out trails, the Red Bud Swimming Hole, and more in Austin's biggest park.

Barton Springs Swimming Hole - Plunge into a refreshing natural pool fed by underground springs from the Hill Country.

Blanton Museum of Art - Recognized for its modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings, encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin, the Blanton offers thought provoking, visually arresting, and personally moving encounters with art.

Central Library - The views of Austin are amazing from the rooftop!

Umlauf Sculpture Garden - A peaceful 6-acre garden near Barton Springs, with Texas’ largest collection of touchable sculptures.

East Austin - East Austin is a vibrant part of Austin with a dynamic mix of art, music, and culinary scenes.

Downtown Austin - A lively hub where you can enjoy iconic attractions like Sixth Street and the Texas State Capitol—all within walkable distance.

South Congress Avenue - Walkable shopping and eating options

Rainey Street - Fun bars & clubs on a block of converted bungalows

The Domain - Shopping and eating in North Austin