Howdy, y’all! Find out where to eat, shop and wander in Austin, Texas


Welcome to Austin, Texas! We’re a rapidly growing city with a reputation for music, tech, politics and being weird. People from all over the world love to visit our fair city, and a good number end up staying.

We know you’ll be plenty busy with ISOJ keynotes, panels, workshops and receptions, but in case you want to take a look around, we’ve compiled some sites and guides to help you. Feel free to find any of the organizers to ask for advice and recommendations.

Y’all have fun now!

 

RESTAURANTS

Here’s a quick and easy link from Eater if you’re just looking for a good taco.

Austin Chronicle

Visit Austin

Eater – Austin

Austin360

Culture Map

A Taste of Koko

Coffee Shops Guide

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Do512

Austin Chronicle

Visit Austin

Austin360

SHOPPING

Barton Creek Square (Mall)

The Domain (Mall)

Vintage Shopping Guide

GETTING AROUND

Lyft (Rideshare)

Uber (Rideshare)

CapMetro (Bus & Light rail)

Metrobike (Bicycle sharing)

Other micromobility options

DISTRICTS

Below you’ll find a breakdown of Austin by neighborhood.

UNIVERSITY

Drag (Guadalupe)

 

DOWNTOWN

2nd Street District

Rainey Street

Red River Cultural District

6th Street

West 6th Street

EAST

E. Cesar Chavez

E. 6th Street

Manor

Mueller

NORTH

North Loop

Burnet

SOUTH

South Congress

South 1st

South Lamar

GET OUT OF TOWN

If you’ll be in Texas long enough to get out of Austin, here are some places only a car or bus ride away.

San Antonio: 1.5 hours away

Fredericksburg: 1.5 hours away

Dallas: 3 hours away

Houston: 2.5 hours away