Silvia’s guidebook
Food scene
Great quality and quantity food with a very good price. It is also a great sports bar. Average meal $15. About 3 miles from my house.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bombshells
15119 N Interstate Hwy 35Great quality and quantity food with a very good price. It is also a great sports bar. Average meal $15. About 3 miles from my house.
Beautiful and famous spot in North Austin where you can enjoy sunset and Lake Travis view.
Not a fan of their food and in my opinion, it is pricey for what you get. Great spot to drink and chill.
506 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailBeautiful and famous spot in North Austin where you can enjoy sunset and Lake Travis view.
Not a fan of their food and in my opinion, it is pricey for what you get. Great spot to drink and chill.
Tex mex restaurant with a unique view to Lady Bird Lake.
Food is ok. Located in downtown Austin.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin BlvdTex mex restaurant with a unique view to Lady Bird Lake.
Food is ok. Located in downtown Austin.
Famous coffee shop in downtown Austin, right next to Hula Hut Mexican restaurant.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin BlvdFamous coffee shop in downtown Austin, right next to Hula Hut Mexican restaurant.
Another famous bbq restaurant. There are packages for $25.00 all you cant eat and you can take home what is left from your last order.
Closest location is 5.5 miles, 15min from my house.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt Lick
3350 E Palm Valley BlvdAnother famous bbq restaurant. There are packages for $25.00 all you cant eat and you can take home what is left from your last order.
Closest location is 5.5 miles, 15min from my house.
My favorite and affordable sushi restaurant. You can do ala carte or all you can eat. Lots of varieties for appetizers, sushi and desserts. They do not serve sashimi in all you can eat option. During busy nights, service can be slow.
They also have another location in downtown Austin, which is way smaller than North Austin location.
Distance from my house: 9 miles and 15min driving
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Junai 2
2500 W Parmer LnMy favorite and affordable sushi restaurant. You can do ala carte or all you can eat. Lots of varieties for appetizers, sushi and desserts. They do not serve sashimi in all you can eat option. During busy nights, service can be slow.
They also have another location in downtown Austin, which is way smaller than North Austin location.
Distance from my house: 9 miles and 15min driving
One of my favorite Italian restaurant. You can usually share a meal with two or more depending how hungry you are. Average price for a couple: $50.
Distance from my house: 12 miles, 20min driving.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
3612 Tudor BlvdOne of my favorite Italian restaurant. You can usually share a meal with two or more depending how hungry you are. Average price for a couple: $50.
Distance from my house: 12 miles, 20min driving.
Famous TEX/MEX restaurant. Good price and great food.
Distance from my house: 11 miles, 17min driving.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lupe Tortilla
10515 N Mopac ExpyFamous TEX/MEX restaurant. Good price and great food.
Distance from my house: 11 miles, 17min driving.
Great Mediterranean food. Around $12 a meal.
Closest location from my house: 11 miles, 20min driving.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe StGreat Mediterranean food. Around $12 a meal.
Closest location from my house: 11 miles, 20min driving.
Sightseeing
Beautiful outdoor natural pool. About 45 miles from my house, 1h driving each way. You have to pay parking and also make a reservation before you go. If bacteria is not bad, you might be allowed to swim. Must go place in Austin area.
588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Natural Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdBeautiful outdoor natural pool. About 45 miles from my house, 1h driving each way. You have to pay parking and also make a reservation before you go. If bacteria is not bad, you might be allowed to swim. Must go place in Austin area.
Beautiful scenario for an outdoor activity. Need reservation ahead the majority of the year. You can also jump in the well, on your own risk. 53 miles from my house, 1h10 driving each way. Great spot in the summer, but water is very cold.
For more information, visit
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jacobs Well
Beautiful scenario for an outdoor activity. Need reservation ahead the majority of the year. You can also jump in the well, on your own risk. 53 miles from my house, 1h10 driving each way. Great spot in the summer, but water is very cold.
For more information, visit
Located in downtown Austin.
For more information, visit: https://zilkergarden.org/
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs RdLocated in downtown Austin.
For more information, visit: https://zilkergarden.org/
According to Austin Insider Blog, the Texas Capitol is the largest capitol building in the United States; it's 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol building. It was built in 1888 and expanded in 1993.
Free entrance. Beautiful architecture.
1119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveAccording to Austin Insider Blog, the Texas Capitol is the largest capitol building in the United States; it's 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol building. It was built in 1888 and expanded in 1993.
Free entrance. Beautiful architecture.
If you like History, Bob Bullock is the Texas state History museum in Austin.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Historia del Estado de Texas Bullock
1800 Congress AveIf you like History, Bob Bullock is the Texas state History museum in Austin.
Beautiful scenery to take pictures and oversee Colorado River and great mansions around it. You will climb a couple steps to get to the top, but nothing crazy.
Distance from my house: 17 miles, 26min driving.
1082 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful scenery to take pictures and oversee Colorado River and great mansions around it. You will climb a couple steps to get to the top, but nothing crazy.
Distance from my house: 17 miles, 26min driving.
Great spot for kayaking, stand up and water sports. Located in downtown austin.
959 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailGreat spot for kayaking, stand up and water sports. Located in downtown austin.
Governor's family residence.
Located in downtown Austin.
Free guided tours of the Texas Governor’s Mansion are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
For more information: https://gov.texas.gov/first-lady/governors-mansion
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado StGovernor's family residence.
Located in downtown Austin.
Free guided tours of the Texas Governor’s Mansion are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
For more information: https://gov.texas.gov/first-lady/governors-mansion
According to Wikipedia, The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe.
For more information, visit https://blantonmuseum.org/.
Located in downtown Austin.
644 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Arte Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardAccording to Wikipedia, The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. with 189,340 square feet devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe.
For more information, visit https://blantonmuseum.org/.
Located in downtown Austin.
According to Wikipedia, The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
Located in downtown Austin.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River StAccording to Wikipedia, The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
Located in downtown Austin.
University of Texas college Football stadium.
Located in downtown Austin.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto BlvdUniversity of Texas college Football stadium.
Located in downtown Austin.
According to Wikipedia, the Main Building is a structure at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. The Main Building's 307-foot tower has 27 floors and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university and the city.
For UT tours, visit https://universityunions.utexas.edu/food-fun/tower-tours.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UT Tower
110 Inner Campus DriveAccording to Wikipedia, the Main Building is a structure at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. The Main Building's 307-foot tower has 27 floors and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university and the city.
For UT tours, visit https://universityunions.utexas.edu/food-fun/tower-tours.
You can watch the famous scenery about bats flying around the bridge in the evenings. It looks like a bunch of birds flying away.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueYou can watch the famous scenery about bats flying around the bridge in the evenings. It looks like a bunch of birds flying away.
According to Trip advisor, Austin's original and iconic hotel features beautiful Romanesque architecture from the late 1800's. With a grand entrance into the opulent lobby, you will be transported to an historic era, with its marble floors, stained-glass dome, and corridors filled with museum-quality artwork. Head up the grand staircase to the most authentic Texas bar in downtown Austin, with daily live music and happy hour.
Located at East 6th Street and Congress Ave., in downtown Austin.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos StAccording to Trip advisor, Austin's original and iconic hotel features beautiful Romanesque architecture from the late 1800's. With a grand entrance into the opulent lobby, you will be transported to an historic era, with its marble floors, stained-glass dome, and corridors filled with museum-quality artwork. Head up the grand staircase to the most authentic Texas bar in downtown Austin, with daily live music and happy hour.
Located at East 6th Street and Congress Ave., in downtown Austin.
Great outdoor to enjoy nature.
Located in North Austin, by Mopac and Capitol of Tx Highway.
531 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 South Capital of Texas HighwayGreat outdoor to enjoy nature.
Located in North Austin, by Mopac and Capitol of Tx Highway.
Another great option to enjoy nature.
Distance from my house: 33 miles, 40 min driving.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal McKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyAnother great option to enjoy nature.
Distance from my house: 33 miles, 40 min driving.
Famous street in downtown Austin where you can find a nice atmosphere with bars and music.
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainey Street Historic District
Famous street in downtown Austin where you can find a nice atmosphere with bars and music.
Nice mural to take a picture in downtown Austin.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st StNice mural to take a picture in downtown Austin.
Famous Austin mural located in downtown Austin.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You’re My Butter Half Mural
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFamous Austin mural located in downtown Austin.
Nice area with lots of options for restaurants and stores, as well as night clubs. It is a fancier area, so expect higher prices.
Located in North Austin, around 15-20min from my house, 7 miles.
768 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceNice area with lots of options for restaurants and stores, as well as night clubs. It is a fancier area, so expect higher prices.
Located in North Austin, around 15-20min from my house, 7 miles.
Famous district to walk around in South Congress avenue. Alternative crowds. Located in downtown Austin.
650 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Congress
Famous district to walk around in South Congress avenue. Alternative crowds. Located in downtown Austin.
Great place to enjoy a summer day in downtown Austin. Please be aware the water is beyond SUPER COLD even in the summer. Season pass includes parking at Zilker Park. Barton Springs only charges admission beginning during Austin ISD Spring Break through the end of October. Season passes may be purchased each Spring and are valid through the following Spring and Summer. Please check Austin government website for more information.
2454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat place to enjoy a summer day in downtown Austin. Please be aware the water is beyond SUPER COLD even in the summer. Season pass includes parking at Zilker Park. Barton Springs only charges admission beginning during Austin ISD Spring Break through the end of October. Season passes may be purchased each Spring and are valid through the following Spring and Summer. Please check Austin government website for more information.