Guidebook for Buda
Sightseeing
A funky Austin favorite just earned a big accolade: Condé Nast Traveler has named South Congress Avenue the best travel destination in Texas. Great music, shopping, eating, people watching.
447 locals recommend
South Congress Avenue
South Congress AvenueA funky Austin favorite just earned a big accolade: Condé Nast Traveler has named South Congress Avenue the best travel destination in Texas. Great music, shopping, eating, people watching.
Great place to rent a kayak. Very affordable. You can kayak around downtown on Ladybird Lake. So pretty. They have changing rooms too. :)
44 locals recommend
Live Love Paddle
1610 E Riverside DrGreat place to rent a kayak. Very affordable. You can kayak around downtown on Ladybird Lake. So pretty. They have changing rooms too. :)
Food Scene
Awesome take in. Famous Barbeque place and winery. Beautiful setting with white lights. You can BYOB your drinks or purchase bottles of beer and wine there.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Awesome take in. Famous Barbeque place and winery. Beautiful setting with white lights. You can BYOB your drinks or purchase bottles of beer and wine there.
East 6th street, East of I-35, is now a new hip area to go out to. Many cool restaurants and bars. Very eclectic and all age groups.
395 locals recommend
East 6th Street
East 6th StreetEast 6th street, East of I-35, is now a new hip area to go out to. Many cool restaurants and bars. Very eclectic and all age groups.
This place is one of a kind. Pure, wholesome ingredients from local sources. Unique flavors. A must.
Check out their Google reviews. South Lamar is also a fun place to hang out.
270 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
1100 S Lamar BlvdThis place is one of a kind. Pure, wholesome ingredients from local sources. Unique flavors. A must.
Check out their Google reviews. South Lamar is also a fun place to hang out.
A one of a kind place overlooking Lake Travis. Go for Sunset; the views are incredible! A bit pricey for food. It's very large, 3 stories, seats close to 2500. Very unique.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailA one of a kind place overlooking Lake Travis. Go for Sunset; the views are incredible! A bit pricey for food. It's very large, 3 stories, seats close to 2500. Very unique.
Great food. Famous Chef. Nice atmosphere and a back patio. 5 min from house.
19 locals recommend
Brooklyn's Down South
100 Main StGreat food. Famous Chef. Nice atmosphere and a back patio. 5 min from house.
Fun hangout in Buda. New. Right beside Stagecoach Park. Very fun.
18 locals recommend
Willie's Joint BAR and BBQ
824 Main StFun hangout in Buda. New. Right beside Stagecoach Park. Very fun.
Everything Else
Just Beautiful. Quick drive. Warm, clean water. Tons of waterfalls. A must see.
376 locals recommend
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyJust Beautiful. Quick drive. Warm, clean water. Tons of waterfalls. A must see.
This is a beautiful nature park with acres of mesquite and oak trees. 51 acres! I walk it at dusk to see the deer. Very pretty. 5 min away.
Stagecoach Park
Hawk LaneThis is a beautiful nature park with acres of mesquite and oak trees. 51 acres! I walk it at dusk to see the deer. Very pretty. 5 min away.
So fun! Water-park on the Comal River. Some of the rides shoot you out into the river!
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveSo fun! Water-park on the Comal River. Some of the rides shoot you out into the river!
The San Marcos River bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the City's center. Always a refreshing 72 degrees - open year round for tubing, etc.
San Marcos River
The San Marcos River bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the City's center. Always a refreshing 72 degrees - open year round for tubing, etc.
A must see. Take a boat ride (only $10 pp) at dusk to see the world famous bats come out from under Congress Street bridge! This is a good company to book with. Nice boats and tour.
41 locals recommend
Capital Cruises
208 Barton Springs RdA must see. Take a boat ride (only $10 pp) at dusk to see the world famous bats come out from under Congress Street bridge! This is a good company to book with. Nice boats and tour.
A very nice taken in. The Boardwalk is part of the 10 mile hike and bike trail on Lady Bird Lake - a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers neighborhoods.
65 locals recommend
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
1820 S Lakeshore BlvdA very nice taken in. The Boardwalk is part of the 10 mile hike and bike trail on Lady Bird Lake - a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers neighborhoods.
Another fantastic place to swim and hang out. Warm, clean water. Waterfalls and slow moving water. 30 minute drive.
Bull Creek
Another fantastic place to swim and hang out. Warm, clean water. Waterfalls and slow moving water. 30 minute drive.
Downtown Buda. Very charming and up and coming. A few highlights: Summermoon Coffee, Old Stagecoach Park, Cleveland's (world famous chef), Willie's Joint, Tavern on the Main.
19 locals recommend
Buda
Downtown Buda. Very charming and up and coming. A few highlights: Summermoon Coffee, Old Stagecoach Park, Cleveland's (world famous chef), Willie's Joint, Tavern on the Main.
A beautiful town to stroll, swim, dine, shop. They did get hit by the floods unfortunately. Clean up is going on. The town is open for business and swimming. Half hour drive.
208 locals recommend
Wimberley
A beautiful town to stroll, swim, dine, shop. They did get hit by the floods unfortunately. Clean up is going on. The town is open for business and swimming. Half hour drive.
If you like the outdoors, architecture, art, go here. So pretty. A Villa built at the turn of the century on acres of gardens along the water. Donated to Austin; a museum now. $5 entrance. So nice!
98 locals recommend
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th StIf you like the outdoors, architecture, art, go here. So pretty. A Villa built at the turn of the century on acres of gardens along the water. Donated to Austin; a museum now. $5 entrance. So nice!
One of the best Music Festivals in the country! So much fun, low key, great music! A must do at least once!
98 locals recommend
Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdOne of the best Music Festivals in the country! So much fun, low key, great music! A must do at least once!
Shopping
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.
DT Austin has great shopping. 2nd street is lined with fantastic boutiques and places to eat and drink. The first Whole Foods is on 6th & Lamar.
248 locals recommend
Downtown
DT Austin has great shopping. 2nd street is lined with fantastic boutiques and places to eat and drink. The first Whole Foods is on 6th & Lamar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this hangout. One of a kind. Outdoor/Indoor bar with fire pits, food trailers, volleyball, horseshoes, music on weekends, etc. It's like tailgating with an eclectic crowd.
215 locals recommend
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdLove this hangout. One of a kind. Outdoor/Indoor bar with fire pits, food trailers, volleyball, horseshoes, music on weekends, etc. It's like tailgating with an eclectic crowd.
A fun, hip area of downtown that is a must see. Old homes converted into funky restaurants and bars. Music, food, fun.
212 locals recommend
Rainey Street Historic District
A fun, hip area of downtown that is a must see. Old homes converted into funky restaurants and bars. Music, food, fun.
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetArts & Culture
Great place to watch a movie! The Alamo Drafthouse serves excellent food and cocktails during the show. Sound and cinema first class. They have several locations. The Slaughter Lane location is great.
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter LnGreat place to watch a movie! The Alamo Drafthouse serves excellent food and cocktails during the show. Sound and cinema first class. They have several locations. The Slaughter Lane location is great.