Things to Do

Welcome to Austin

Eat

Cuantos Tacos

Ryan's favorite Mexico City style tacos

Taco Joint

Sophia's favorite breakfast tacos

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Breakfast spot in Mueller close to the Origin Hotel

Loro

Asian Smokehouse meets Texas barbecue and the best frozen drinks. Get the frozen gin and tonic!

Favorite Food Trucks

Spicy Boys for fried chicken, Jew Boy Sliders for burger and fries, Patrizis for pasta

BBQ Spots

We are having our Welcome Dinner at Mickelthwait Craftmeats, but if you'd like more BBQ, we recommend Franklin BBQ, Terry Blacks, and Mums Foods.

Bird Bird Biscuit

Best biscuit breakfast sandwiches in Austin

Drink

Meanwhile Brewing

Craft brewery and taproom with food trucks

Whisler's

Cocktail bar

De Nada Cantina

Margaritas

Nickel City

Must try the frozen Irish coffee

Southern Heights

Local brewery on our side of town

Central Machine Works

Casual brewery with cocktails and good food

Holiday

Fun cocktail bar with martinis and snacks

Activities

Barton Springs Pool

Natural swimming hole close to downtown Austin

South Congress

Shopping & restaurants

Capitol Building

Free guided tours daily

Lady Bird Lake

Hike & bike trail with paddleboard and kayak rental spots along the trail

Mueller Farmer's Market

Sunday farmer's market, walking distance from the Origin Hotel

Zilker Park and Auditorium Shores

Two great parks along the lake

Shopping around East Austin

Paper Craft & Pantry, Roommate Collective, Take Heart