Enjoy Austin

A Local's Guide

From our favorite tacos to the spot where Cary proposed — here's how we love to spend time in our city.

Find Your Way

Around Town

Larger pins mark the wedding venue, the room block, and the welcome party. Smaller dots are our favorite spots — hover or tap for a detail.

Key Places

  • The Wedding · Stay
  • Room Block
  • Welcome Party

Our Favorites

  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast
  • Activities
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Museums & Culture

Restaurants

A few of our favorite places to eat around town.

  • Clark's Oyster BarSeafood near downtown
  • Fonda San MiguelTraditional Mexican
  • Matt's El RanchoIconic Tex-Mex
  • Perla'sSeafood with a great patio on South Congress
  • Elizabeth Street CafeVietnamese near South Congress
  • Ski ShoresLunch spot on the lake
  • Neighborhood SushiSushi on South Congress
  • June's All DayAmerican on South Congress
  • Rosie's Wine BarWine bar with light bites near downtown

Grab & Go Breakfast

For a quick bite before the day begins.

  • VeracruzBreakfast tacos
  • Little FieldsBreakfast tacos
  • Milk & CookiesBreakfast tacos & pastries
  • Rockstar BagelsBagels

Sit-Down Breakfast

When you have time to linger.

  • Cisco's
  • Josephine House
  • Tiny Boxwoods
  • Two Hands

Activities & Attractions

Ways to soak up the city between celebrations.

  • Mount BonnellScenic lookout with stunning city views — where Cary proposed!
  • Barton Springs PoolSpring-fed pool that stays 68–70° year-round
  • Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike TrailWalking, biking, kayaking & paddleboarding
  • Zilker ParkGreat for picnics & outdoor relaxation
  • University of Texas CampusHook 'em
  • The Continental ClubHistoric live music venue

Nightlife & Entertainment

For a cocktail or a nightcap.

  • Howard'sNew York-style cocktail bar
  • Bar at The Proper HotelA cocktail before an event or a nightcap
  • Deep EddyAuthentic dive bar
  • Mean-Eyed CatAuthentic dive bar
  • Donn's DepotAuthentic dive bar
  • Broken SpokeClassic Texas honky-tonk & dance hall

Shopping

Boutiques and browsing.

  • South CongressBoutiques, murals & cafes
  • By GeorgeUpscale men's & women's clothing
  • Valentine'sWomen's clothing boutique
  • Thompson + HansonHouse & garden boutique

Museums & Culture

A little art and history.

  • The Contemporary Austin — Laguna GloriaIndoor/outdoor art museum
  • Blanton Museum of Art
  • Texas State Capitol
  • Harry Ransom Center
  • LBJ Presidential Library