Austin Things to Do

This is a New York-style lounge bar with loud music and a hot singles crowd. The raised platform at the bar lets you survey the crowd while staying out of the mix. The music is played from a jukebox by the patrons, but on certa... more

This theater space located in East Austin is the home of the Rude Mechanicals theater group. The Off Center is a performance warehouse, making it a good location for various types and incarnations of theater works. Even though... more

This bar provides multi-level entertainment. The ground floor offers live cover-band music; passers-by can look in and see people dancing to the hits. If dancing is not your thing,sneak next door for a beer in the adjoining bee... more

501 Screening Room is a wonderful place to spend time with your loved ones watching a movie. Come to 501 Screening Room and enjoy yourselves with the brilliant shows showcased here. Check out the website for schedule and other... more

One of the classiest bars on Sixth Street, this longer rather than wider bar lets you sit and gaze at passers-by or fellow patrons. The lighting is extremely attractive, generating a genuine New York feel. You will enjoy sittin... more

For warm, freshly baked cookies, Cookie Lounge has something for everyone. Though they do have some ready-made combos, the fun is in designing your own cookie. It works like this: first, choose your cookie dough from a selec... more

Austinites love their coffee, and South Austin’s Fair Bean Coffee offers house-roasted coffees, most of which are Fairly Traded. To drive the point home, a "Fair Bean Meter" displays just how much of the coffee they sell is... more

The Dry Creek Saloon is one of Austin's older and less well-known watering holes. It is a beer-only bar and they don't take credit cards so remember to stop at an ATM before you arrive. Upstairs on the deck, patrons can catch s... more

If you desire chilly and spice, then Texas Chili Parlor is your place. Texas Chili Parlor offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian snacks. Main courses in lunch and dinner are recommended, especially the steaks. more

This lush, green park lies at the center of the charming Clarksville neighborhood in Central Austin. You can sit in the shade under the tall, thick trees or bathe in the sun on the hill above a wide, grassy plain. This area is... more