✨ Classic 48 Hours · Balanced pace · 3 days
A weekend escape to Austin
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
Day 1
Friday
- Evening
Franklin Barbecue
Texas BBQ · $$ · East AustinOpen the weekend here — Aaron Franklin's brisket — line up before 10am or sell out.
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Day 2
Saturday
- MorningBarton Springs PoolOutdoors · Zilker
3-acre spring-fed pool, 68°F year-round — Austin's living room.
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Loro
Asian smokehouse · $$ · South LamarTyson Cole + Aaron Franklin — smoked brisket meets Thai chili.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonSouth Congress (SoCo)Food & Drink · SoCo
Boutiques, food trailers and the I Love You So Much wall.
Find on Google Maps - EveningRainey StreetNightlife · Rainey
Old bungalows turned into bars with food trucks in every yard.
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Day 3
Sunday
- MorningLady Bird Lake TrailOutdoors · Downtown
10-mile loop with kayak rentals and the bat bridge at dusk.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonMcKinney Falls State ParkOutdoors · Southeast
Limestone falls, swimming holes and quick hikes 20 min from town.
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