Welcome to the south, y’all.
If you live south of the river, you know the TRUTH… Living in South Austin is like winning the jackpot. From being a short drive to some of the city’s best food to endless protected green space in our neighborhoods, living in South Austin is where it’s at.
Let me just hit you with a few key points to back up my opinion:
South Streets are the Best Streets: Congress, Lamar, First… Need we go on?
Besides the Austin staples, the reason non-Austinites travel and move to our great city, South Austin has hidden gems that us Southies don’t take for granted.
A few of our outdoor parks for kids and families:
Little Stacy Park :: wading pool, playgrounds and tennis courts
Dick Nichols District Park :: tennis courts, play ground, walking trail and splash pad
Circle C Park :: fields, 3 mile trail, playgrounds
Fun places with live music:
Nutty Brown Cafe :: Some of the greatest country artists have come through here
Satellite Bistro :: Grab dinner with the fam and listen to live music in an intimate setting
Giddy Ups and Broken Spoke :: Boot scootin’ fun
Strange Brew Loungeside :: Intimate listening room with an Austiny vibe
When we are craving adult beverages, but wanna bring the kids and enjoy outdoor fun:
ABGB :: Austin Beer Garden – great beers, good pizza and lots of picnic tables outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Jester King Brewery :: A unique brewery with plenty of space for kiddos to roam.
Moontower Saloon :: One of the coolest outdoor bars in Austin equipped with food trucks, washers, sand volleyball and plenty of room for your entire neighborhood. Kids allowed on Sundays from 11a-6.
The Rusty Mule :: Outdoor park with a playground, food trucks, bars and fun!
Our favorite South Austin date night spots:
Lenoir (and their exclusive back patio), Elizabeth Street Cafe, District Kitchen, Canne Russo, and so many more!
Comment below and tell us which South Austin neighborhood you live in and WHY you love it!