Alan's Guidebook
swimming
Iconic Austin spring fed pool just minutes from the house.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrIconic Austin spring fed pool just minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGreat state of Texas. Need we say more.
University of Texas at Austin
Hook em Horns
St. Edward's University
3001 S Congress AveWalking distance to a beautiful campus.
Just don't call it lady bird lake. It's town lake to people in the know.
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Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailJust don't call it lady bird lake. It's town lake to people in the know.
Simply stunning. Most beautiful lake in Texas. Hit up Day Break for boat rentals.
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Lake Travis
Simply stunning. Most beautiful lake in Texas. Hit up Day Break for boat rentals.
6TH East Ave
6TH East AvenueStill some funky old Austin spots left.
West 6th Street
West 6th StreetFor your dancing and people watching needs.
Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdFor all your racing needs.
Mount Bonnell
Unparalleled views of Austin.
If you want to watch the bats. When they are in town of course. They vacation in Mexico during the winter like the rest of us.
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueIf you want to watch the bats. When they are in town of course. They vacation in Mexico during the winter like the rest of us.
Great place to stroll. Old Austin in its funky finest right outside the front door.
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Congress Avenue Historic District
Great place to stroll. Old Austin in its funky finest right outside the front door.
Food Scene
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdJames Beard award winning chef.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdAnother James Beard award winning chef.
It will redefine Mexican food for you. Don't expect crispy tacos or nachos. High end chef prepared food.
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ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StIt will redefine Mexican food for you. Don't expect crispy tacos or nachos. High end chef prepared food.
Devil May Care
500 W 6th StThis hidden gem will knock your socks off.
QI Austin: Modern Asian Kitchen
835 West 6th StreetPhenomenal Dim Sum.
True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueExcellent health food.
People watching and bar hopping. Where the locals go to escape 6th Street.
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Rainey Street
Rainey StreetPeople watching and bar hopping. Where the locals go to escape 6th Street.
Simply amazing Italian food. I highly recommend the braised lamb shank.
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Red Ash
303 Colorado StSimply amazing Italian food. I highly recommend the braised lamb shank.
For all your shopping needs in Austin. This is about as fancy as we get.
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The Domain
11410 Century Oaks TerraceFor all your shopping needs in Austin. This is about as fancy as we get.
Phoebe's Diner
533 W Oltorf StFor all your breakfast needs. Chicken and biscuits oh yeah.
No one makes better tacos than old Mexican ladies and you know it.
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Veracruz All Natural
111 East Cesar Chavez StreetNo one makes better tacos than old Mexican ladies and you know it.
Chi'Lantro
1509 S Lamar BlvdFusion tacos that make you want to slap yo mama.
Habana Restaurant
2728 S Congress AveGreat Cuban/South American food. Brazilian wife approved
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveA favorite for locals to get their slice of the pie.
music
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveBringing great live music to Austin since the 40s.
Antone's
305 E 5th StAustin music at its finest.
Parker Jazz Club
117 W 4th StGet funky with Parker's.