Travel

A Few Of My Favorite Places – Austin, TX

As you may remember, I have a series on Nines to 5 called “A Few Of My Favorite Things”, where I overview products, places, or processes that I really love. I’m going to start a sub-series of that called “A Few Of My Favorite Places”, and this is the first edition! You all know I LOVE to travel and sneak in some travel posts from time to time around here. I wanted to be able to share with you guys some of my adventures and places that I really recommend going. First up: Austin. Austin is one of my, if not my ultimate, favorite cities in the US. My sister and her family live there, so we’re lucky enough to go there a few times a year. From the food, the music, the people, and the weather, you just can’t go wrong. I’ve been to Austin more times than I can count and we always find new things to do every time I go. Below I’ll be sharing some photos of my favorite things to do in the city and links to the places (if available).

Best BBQ

Best Family Spot – Salt Lick BBQ

Best Brisket – la BBQ 
 Best Sausages – Micklethwait 
Best Convenient BBQ – Black’s BBQ [see my full post here]
Best Brewery- Jester King

Best Place for Breakfast Tacos – Torchy’s Tacos (top) & Taco Deli (bottom)

Rings: here + here



Best Place on Rainey Street – Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
Best Ramen – East Side King

Best Japanese – Uchiko – the ceviche is what dreams are made of! See the full post here.

Best Neighborhood Food – Foreign & Domestic – fried chicken biscuit. enough said.

Best Place to Catch a Movie – Alamo Drafthouse

Best Music Festivals – ACL / SXSW / Fun Fun Fun Fest (pictured below)

Best Place for Tubing – Comal River



Best Place for Shopping + Food Trucks – S. Congress 

If the above photos + links have successfully convinced you that you need to go visit (which you do!), check out this amazing rental for your stay. It’s within walking distance to Rainy Street (where Banger’s Sausage House is) and super close to so many other fun spots in the city.

What are your favorite cities in the US and what other trips would you like me to show in this series?

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  • Sienna
    January 11, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    i hear austin has amazing food, looks incredible

    • ninesto5
      January 12, 2015 at 1:15 am

      The food is soooo good!