The guide
Plan your Austin weekend
Everything your group needs is a few minutes from the house. Here is where we send our guests. This is a first cut; we are adding curated bachelorette, bachelor, and golf itineraries next.
Eat
Some of the best food in Austin is a short walk or ride from the house.
- Franklin Barbecue Austin's most famous brisket. Go early or order ahead.
- La Barbecue Cult-favorite East Side barbecue, a little less line.
- Hestia Michelin-starred, wood-fired fine dining for the nice dinner.
- Nixta Taqueria Michelin-recognized modern tacos, minutes away.
- Suerte Acclaimed East Austin Mexican; book ahead for a group.
- Veracruz All Natural The migas taco that started it all. Perfect morning-after fuel.
Drink and dance
From honky-tonk two-stepping to rooftop cocktails, all close by.
- The White Horse East Side honky-tonk: two-stepping, free dance lessons, live country.
- Rainey Street Bungalow bars and skyline rooftops, about a seven-minute walk.
- East 6th The walkable strip of neighborhood bars and patios.
- Zilker Brewing Local brewery and taproom right on East 6th.
- Dirty Sixth The classic downtown bar crawl when you want chaos.
Daytime and the lake
Recover, get outside, and burn off last night.
- Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk Walk or run the lakefront loop by Longhorn Dam.
- Festival Beach Low-key riverfront park on the East Side.
- Kayak or paddleboard Rent on Lady Bird Lake for a downtown-skyline paddle.
- Barton Springs A cool 68-degree spring-fed pool when it is hot.
Live music and game day
The reason half of Austin exists.
- Stubb's Legendary BBQ and an outdoor amphitheater for touring acts.
- Moody Theater (ACL Live) Where the Austin City Limits TV show is taped.
- Moody Center UT arena for arena tours and Longhorns basketball.
- DKR Stadium Longhorns football. Our UT-weekend homes are built around it.
Lock in the house first
Pick your dates and book direct; we will help with the rest once you are in.