The Local File

Places

Restaurants, bars, hotels, coffee, and things to do - the local file for every gameday town we cover.

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Outdoor Activities Austin, TX

Zilker Park

Austin's front lawn; add Barton Springs if the weather holds.

  • Family friendly
Attractions Austin, TX

Texas State Capitol

Pink granite and free tours a straight shot down Congress.

  • Family friendly
Bars Austin, TX

Scholz Garten

The oldest biergarten in Texas and a Longhorn pregame tradition.

Restaurants $$ Austin, TX

Matt’s El Rancho

Tex-Mex institution; the Bob Armstrong dip is mandatory.

  • Family friendly
Coffee Austin, TX

Jo’s Coffee

Order the iced turbo and stand in the mural line.

Hotels $$$ Austin, TX

Hotel Ella

Mansion-turned-boutique on the edge of campus.