Keep it weird. Keep it loud. Keep it going until sunrise.
BBQ trail (Franklin, la Barbecue, Micklethwait), 6th Street and Rainey Street for bars, float the Colorado, honky-tonks, rooftop cocktails, live music every night of the week. The lowkey-but-big weekender.
boat cruise • 4 hours
Party barge on Lake Travis with BYOB, swimming, and waterslides.
beach • 3-4 hours
Lazy river float trip with coolers — the quintessential Texas summer move.
golf • 2-3 hours
Driving range with full bar, food, and competitive games.
axe throwing • 1.5 hours
BYOB axe-throwing lanes with tournament brackets.
bar • balanced • $$
Block of converted bungalows-turned-bars with patios and food trucks.
dueling piano • unhinged • $$
Dirty 6th dueling pianos — request songs, sing along, zero judgment.
bar • balanced • $$
South Congress live music institution — blues, rock, and country.
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden speakeasy behind a bookshelf in an old firehouse.
bar • unhinged • $$
Arcade bar with skeeball, air hockey, and a young party crowd.
bar • unhinged • $
Multi-level 6th Street bar with rooftop and live music — party central.
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Award-winning craft cocktail bar with Prohibition-era vibes.
bar • unhinged • $
Dirty 6th dive with cheap drinks and a packed dance floor.
club • unhinged • $
Red River indie dance club with themed nights and cheap covers.
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
rooftop • balanced • $$
6th Street rooftop with views and strong cocktails.
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
BBQ • $$ • Best for: lunch
Best brisket on the planet — the line is part of the experience (bring beer).
Japanese / Sushi • $$$$ • Best for: dinner
James Beard Award-winning Japanese farmhouse restaurant on South Lamar.
Tacos • $ • Best for: lunch
Austin taco legend — the Trailer Park (trashy) is essential.
Tex-Mex • $ • Best for: brunch
Don Juan taco with eggs, potatoes, bacon, and cheese — hangover cure.
Japanese / BBQ Fusion • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Texas BBQ meets Japanese izakaya — smoked brisket ramen is unhinged.
Pizza • $ • Best for: late-night
New York-style slices on South Congress — essential late-night food.
Brunch / American • $$ • Best for: late-night
24-hour Austin institution — pancakes and queso at 3am.
New American / Farm-to-table • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Creative small plates perfect for group sharing on South Lamar.
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Minimalist South Congress hotel with a cool pool and courtyard.
hotel • Max 4 guests
Lady Bird Lake hotel with P6 rooftop pool bar.
airbnb • Max 18 guests
Lakefront house with pool, hot tub, and boat dock on Lake Travis.
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Updated bungalow walking distance to SoCo bars and restaurants.
hotel • Max 4 guests
Downtown luxury hotel with rooftop pool overlooking Lady Bird Lake.
Everything is bigger in Dallas — especially the bar tabs.
Space City goes hard — diverse food, dive bars, and zero pretense.
River Walk margaritas and Tex-Mex that slaps.
Stockyards saloons, honky-tonk nights, and Texas-sized rib plates
Beach bars, history, and Houston's weekend escape.
Texas wine country with Hill Country charm and zero pretension.
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