Friday
- 7:30 PM
Suerte
Modern Mexican · $$$ · East AustinIconic kickoff — Heirloom corn tortillas + suadero tacos — book a seat at the bar.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in East Austin — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Saturday
- 10:00 AMBarton Springs PoolOutdoors · Zilker
3-acre spring-fed pool, 68°F year-round — Austin's living room.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Zilker — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 1:00 PM
Franklin Barbecue
Texas BBQ · $$ · East AustinAaron Franklin's brisket — line up before 10am or sell out.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in East Austin — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 3:30 PMSouth Congress (SoCo)Food & Drink · SoCo
Boutiques, food trailers and the I Love You So Much wall.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in SoCo — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 9:00 PM
Loro
Asian smokehouse · $$ · South LamarTyson Cole + Aaron Franklin — smoked brisket meets Thai chili.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in South Lamar — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Sunday
- 2:00 PMLady Bird Lake TrailOutdoors · Downtown
10-mile loop with kayak rentals and the bat bridge at dusk.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
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