What to see and do in Austin, Texas


 

Carol M. Highsmith [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Welcome to Austin, Texas! We consistently rank #1 (or nearly there) on lists of the country’s top cities to visit and live. We’re also a “media hotbed,” as big publishers have flocked to our fair city in recent years. And as you may know, we’re the Live Music Capital of the World. But are you aware that we’re also home to the world’s largest urban bat colony?

We realize you’ll have plenty to occupy your time with ISOJ panels, workshops and receptions, but we’ve compiled some sites and guides below just in case you have time to take in the town. Feel free to ask any of the organizers for advice and recommendations!

Y’all have fun now!

RESTAURANTS

Here’s a quick and easy link from Eater if you’re just looking for a good breakfast taco.

Austin Chronicle

Visit Austin

Lost In Austin

Eater – Austin

Austin360

Culture Map

Food Truck Guide

Coffee Shops Guide

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Do512

Austin Chronicle

Visit Austin

Austin360

SHOPPING

Barton Creek Square (Mall)

The Domain (Mall)

Vintage Shopping Guide

GETTING AROUND

Ride Austin (Rideshare)

Lyft (Rideshare)

Uber (Rideshare)

CapMetro (Bus & Light rail)

Austin B-cycle (Bicycle sharing)

DISTRICTS

Below you’ll find a breakdown of Austin by neighborhood.

UNIVERSITY

Drag (Guadalupe)

DOWNTOWN

2nd Street District

Rainey Street

Red River Cultural District

6th Street

West 6th Street

EAST

E. Cesar Chavez

E. 6th Street

E. 11th Street

Manor

Mueller

NORTH

North Loop

Burnet

SOUTH

South Congress

South 1st

South Lamar

GET OUT OF TOWN

If you’ll be in Texas long enough to get out of Austin, here are some places only a car or bus ride away.

San Antonio: 1.5 hours away

Fredericksburg: 1.5 hours away

Dallas: 3 hours away

Houston: 2.5 hours away