Austin, Texas, USA 6 Day Itinerary

Austin, Texas 6-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Downtown Austin Exploration

  • Morning: Check-in at your preferred hotel (recommendations: The Austin Motel, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, or South Congress Hotel). Start the day with breakfast at Terry Black’s Barbecue or Biscuits and Groovy.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Texas State Capitol, explore the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and stroll around Lady Bird Lake.
  • Evening: Enjoy live music at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul, grab dinner at Matt’s El Rancho or Sway Thai Kitchen. Don’t forget to check out bats under the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail Bridge (South Congress Bridge) during summer evenings.

Day 2: South Austin Attractions

  • Morning: Brunch at Juan in a Million or Cafe No Se. Visit the Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden.
  • Afternoon: Explore the graffiti murals around South Austin, visit the UT Tower, and peruse the local shops on South Congress Avenue.
  • Evening: Dinner at Odd Duck or Emmer & Rye. Catch a live show at Stubb’s BBQ or The Moody Theater (home of Austin City Limits Live).

Day 3: East Austin Exploration

  • Morning: Brunch at Biscuits and Barley or Tacodeli. Visit the Hope Outdoor Gallery, a large graffiti park.
  • Afternoon: Check out the Austin Central Library, explore the East Cesar Chavez Street area with street art murals and unique shops.
  • Evening: Dinner at Bar La V or Suerte. Head to Whisler’s for a fun night out with live music and great cocktails.

Day 4: Outdoor Adventures

  • Morning: Breakfast at Blue Star Donuts or Fork & Teller. Visit the Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve, or rent a kayak/paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Barton Creek Greenbelt, hike Enchanted Rock or Hamilton Pool Preserve (day trips outside of Austin).
  • Evening: Dinner at Mexic-Arte Museum’s Café or Terry Black’s Barbecue. Relax with a craft beer at Hops & Grains Brewery or Austin Beerworks.

Day 5: Hill Country Day Trip

  • Full day: Rent a car and explore the Texas Hill Country. Visit Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area for scenic views, wine tastings, and historic sites.

Day 6: Departure

  • Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel or favorite spot from previous days. Check out of the hotel and depart Austin with cherished memories of Texas’ vibrant capital city.