Itinerary Austin

April is one of the best months to visit Austin: warm but not yet hot, spring blossoms are out, and the city’s live music and nightlife scene is at its peak.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	$1700
🏨 Accommodations	$1100
🧳 Gear	$100
🗺️ On-site	$550
Total	$3450

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇺🇸 Austin - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Texas State Capitol ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Majestic, free guided tours, impressive rotunda.
• [ ] 🏙️ Downtown & 6th Street District ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Iconic for historic venues, graffiti murals, and music vibes.
• [ ] 🌳 Zilker Metropolitan Park & Barton Springs Pool ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Relax in vast park, swim in the renowned spring-fed pool.
• [ ] 🏛️ Blanton Museum of Art ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Top US campus art collection — modern & Latin American art.
• [ ] 🎨 The Contemporary Austin (Laguna Gloria & Jones Center) ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Striking contemporary works & sculpture gardens.
• [ ] 🏛️ Bullock Texas State History Museum ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Immersive exhibits on Texas history — impressive IMAX theater.
• [ ] ⛪ Saint Mary Cathedral & Historic Churches ⭐ (~1h)
  • Admire neo-Gothic architecture and stained glass.
• [ ] 🌳 Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Scenic riverside walk or bike with city views—rent bikes nearby.
• [ ] 🏙️ South Congress (SoCo) Avenue ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Trendy shops, iconic “I Love You So Much” mural, cafes.
• [ ] 🏛️ LBJ Presidential Library ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • See presidential history and rare archives—UT campus.
• [ ] 🌳 Mount Bonnell ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Best panoramic city/sunset views—short scenic hike.
• [ ] 🎸 Museum of the Weird ⭐ (~1h)
  • Austin’s quirky side—oddities, vintage fun.
• [ ] 🏛️ Mexic-Arte Museum ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Showcases Mexican & Latinx art and culture.
• [ ] 🌳 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • Tranquil spot with beautiful bronze & stone sculptures.
• [ ] 🏙️ East Austin Murals & Arts District ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Vibrant street art, artisan shops, and indie cafes.
• [ ] 🎼 Austin City Limits Live Tour (ACL Live) ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Tour the famous music venue—behind-the-scenes look.
• [ ] 🏛️ Neill-Cochran House Museum ⭐ (~1h)
  • Historic home, antebellum Austin heritage.
• [ ] 🚢 Lady Bird Lake Bat Watching Tour ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h, evening)
  • Iconic sunset experience (mid-March–Oct)—1.5 million bats emerge.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🎶 Live Music on 6th Street ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Legendary music bars—don’t miss The Continental Club, Antone’s.
• [ ] 🍸 Midnight Cowboy ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Award-winning speakeasy—reservation recommended.
• [ ] 🍸 The Roosevelt Room ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Craft cocktails, chic vibe, excellent bartenders.
• [ ] 🎸 Mohawk Austin ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Eclectic live shows, outdoor patio, local vibe.
• [ ] 🍽️ Emmer & Rye ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Fine farm-to-table dining, dim sum-style small plates.
• [ ] 🎶 Elephant Room ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Underground jazz club, local favorite.
• [ ] 🎡 Rainey Street Historic District ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Vintage bungalows-turned-bars, energetic crowd.
• [ ] 🍸 Garage Bar ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Hidden gem for experimental cocktails, local secret.
• [ ] 🚢 Bat Bridge Viewing (Congress Ave.) ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h, sunset)
  • Social gathering for Austin’s famous bat colony event.
• [ ] 🎯 Peter Pan Mini-Golf (nighttime glow) ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Retro kitsch, whimsical after dark.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Franklin Barbecue ⭐⭐⭐
  • Legendary brisket, arrive early or join the VIP line, ~$35/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Uchi ⭐⭐⭐
  • Upscale Japanese fusion/sushi, innovative tasting menu, ~$75+/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Emmer & Rye ⭐⭐⭐
  • Renowned for modern American, heirloom grains, tasting menu, ~$80/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Torchy's Tacos (flagship, SoCo) ⭐⭐
  • Creative taco flavors, casual spot, ~$12/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Launderette ⭐⭐
  • Eclectic New American, vibrant brunch, ~$40/person.
• [ ] 🍜 Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood, day trip) ⭐
  • Iconic all-you-can-eat BBQ picnic, ~$30+/person.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Day trip to Driftwood/Salt Lick BBQ (~3h)
  • For BBQ aficionados—outside city center.
• [ ] 🏙️ Shopping at The Domain (~2h)
  • Luxury brands, gourmet food halls—further north.
• [ ] 🏙️ Circuit of the Americas event (~4h)
  • Formula 1 concerts, unique to major event dates.
• [ ] 🌳 Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve (~1h)
  • Stroll among peacocks and gardens.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇺🇸 Austin

• [ ] 🎬 Boyhood (2014) — ⭐ 7.9 — Coming-of-age odyssey, partly set/filmed in Austin — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 Dazed and Confused (1993) — ⭐ 7.6 — Iconic high school comedy, Austin landmarks — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 Slacker (1990) — ⭐ 7.0 — Richard Linklater’s cult tribute to ‘Keep Austin Weird’ ethos — Criterion
• [ ] 📺 Austin City Limits (since 1976) — ⭐ 8.4 — Legendary live music TV series — YouTube
• [ ] 📺 Friday Night Lights (2006–11) — ⭐ 8.6 — Small-town Texas, some scenes in/around Austin area — Apple TV

🍜 Local specialties

🇺🇸 Austin

• [ ] Texas-style smoked brisket
• [ ] Breakfast tacos
• [ ] Queso and chips
• [ ] Chicken-fried steak
• [ ] Kolaches (Czech pastries)
• [ ] Craft beer (local microbrews)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇺🇸 Austin

1. 🌤️ Texas State Capitol
2. 🌙 The Roosevelt Room
3. 🛍️ South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
4. 🏨 The Driskill Hotel
5. 🍽️ Franklin Barbecue

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Austin
• [ ] ✈️ Austin → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Austin	4	The Driskill (Luxury Hotel)	$1100
Total	4 nights		$1100