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Events

126 upcoming · updated Sep 17, 2:45 AM · Subscribe (RSS) · fixture data

Business directory

12 listings · updated Sep 17, 2:45 AM · fixture data
  • Franklin Barbecue 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 ★ 4.9 · Tue-Sun 11am-sold out (512) 653-1187 · Website
  • Stubb's Bar-B-Q 801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 ★ 4.5 · Daily 11am-10pm
  • Texas Farmers Market at Mueller 4209 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78722 ★ 4.8 · Sun 10am-2pm
  • SFC Farmers Market Downtown Republic Square, Austin, TX 78701 ★ 4.7 · Sat 9am-1pm
  • Micklethwait Craft Meats 1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 ★ 4.8 · Wed-Sun 11am-8pm
  • Torchy's Tacos - South Congress 1822 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 ★ 4.5 · Daily 10am-10pm
  • Veracruz All Natural 1704 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 ★ 4.8 · Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
  • Houndstooth Coffee - Congress 420 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 ★ 4.6 · Daily 7am-6pm
  • Greater Goods Coffee Roasters 2501 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702 ★ 4.8 · Daily 7am-5pm
  • The White Horse 500 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702 ★ 4.7 · Daily 5pm-2am
  • Scholz Garten 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 ★ 4.5 · Daily 11am-10pm
  • ACL Live at The Moody Theater 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 ★ 4.9 · See event schedule

Things to do

15 ranked places · updated 2026-09-14

Ranked by mentions across guide sources — not sponsored. Place coordinates © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Snippets paraphrased by OneUrb editors.

  1. #1
    Hamilton Pool Preserve Collapsed-grotto natural pool; reservation required, sells out, cash-friendly entry. Highlights · Outdoors · mentioned by 2 sources
  2. #2
    Barton Springs Pool Spring-fed natural pool in Zilker Park, cool water and grassy banks; early and late hours free. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  3. #3
    Congress Avenue Bridge bats Nightly flight of 1.5M bats under the bridge at sunset; ranked #1 with bridge, trail or kayak viewing. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  4. #4
    HOPE Outdoor Gallery Open-air street art park with public paint walls, workshops and rooftop terrace near the airport. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  5. #5
    Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake for runners and cyclists with skyline views. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  6. #6
    Barton Creek Greenbelt Wild urban trails with creeks and swim spots minutes from downtown. Highlights · Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  7. #7
    Little Longhorn Saloon Sunday-night chicken bingo in a former church, classic Keep-Austin-Weird stop. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  8. #8
    Texas Hill Country day trips Fredericksburg wineries, San Marcos and New Braunfels swimming waters within 1-3h drive. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source
  9. #9
    Franklin Barbecue 90-minute weekday line, brisket worth it but pricey at $35+ solo. Food · mentioned by 1 source
  10. #10
    Lady Bird Lake kayak bat tour Evening paddle toward Congress Bridge to watch the bat flight from the water. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  11. #11
    Lake Travis zipline Fastest and longest zipline in Texas, boat access, last three lines the best. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  12. #12
    Pedernales Falls State Park Falls area recommended over the plain Wolf Mountain Trail; check water levels in drought. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  13. #13
    Rainey Street Converted-house bars and restaurants, lively even on afternoons. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  14. #14
    Texas State Capitol Free 45-minute tours every 15-20 minutes, taller than the US Capitol. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source
  15. #15
    Westcave Discovery Center Guided grotto tour with waterfall and cave, author's surprise highlight of the trip. Outdoors · mentioned by 1 source