Hi again! Another travel post today. Last month we traveled to Austin, Texas for a cousin’s wedding in beautiful Texas Hill Country. We tried to squeeze in as much as we could for a short weekend trip. I had never visited Austin before, so I was excited to see the city. Read on to discover some great things to see, do and eat in Austin, Texas!

We got in late on a Thursday so we could enjoy the whole day Friday and explore. We started with a walk to South Congress to shop and saunter. We saw lots of awesome things, like handmade cowboy boots, quirky t-shirts, and Austin-inspired home goods. We also happened to run into something from home – the Krewe house from New Orleans!

We went in and I got a complimentary sunglasses cleaning since of course – I was already rocking my Krewe “Toulouse” frames!

The adorable Hotel San José drew us in with a chalkboard advertising frosé (frozen rosé). Next time I visit I’d love to stay here – it’s a little garden oasis right off of S. Congress with a trendy bar area and a pool.

Frosé and my Krewe Toulouse sunglasses in Catahoula + Black.

Here’s my beautiful sister enjoying a walk around the lake – check out her fashion posts at Leo Looks!

Torchy’s Tacos is worth the hype! We visited the food truck location and thoroughly enjoyed our tacos and queso.

A tourist’s trip to S. Congress isn’t complete without a picture by this iconic wall. However, all I really wanted to do was this:

Can’t escape the grammar!

Austin is full of colorful walls!

Dinner was enjoyed by all at Osteria Pronto – and props to them for taking our reservation for 15 people!

We didn’t want to leave Austin without a little taste of the nightlife. We walked down the trendy Rainey St. Historic District. Rainey St. includes blocks of unique bars in historic houses and buildings. It was graduation weekend, so it was a popular spot!

I ended my night with Little Lucy’s mini donuts before walking back to our hotel.

Saturday, we had planned on an early morning trip to Barton Springs and some hiking. However, the weather had different ideas. We ended up having brunch at Magnolia Café and visiting a few more shops around the area. After that, we had to get ready for the wedding – the reason we were in Austin! The wedding itself was out in Hill Country about 45 minutes away.

Dress – Express • Boots – Frye • Menswear – Belk

Before we flew out Sunday, we didn’t want to leave without seeing the Capitol! It was another rainy, dreary day, but we wanted to make the most of it.

We walked around the Capitol grounds, which are really nice. We walked through the Capitol itself, which boasts some cool statues, paintings, and portraits of all of Texas’s governors. I enjoy museums and I have a degree in History – so this type of stuff is right up my alley!

Our last stop was Frank. It’s a cool little joint that serves up hotdogs and beer, among other things. We didn’t have time for lunch, but we sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and eclectic decorations. We enjoyed a local beer and a Bomba – which is a Modelo with hot sauce, salt, and a lime. Surprisingly refreshing! We had to rush but this is a place I wouldn’t hesitate to return to!

Frank happens to have this wall nearby. I like walls with quotes. It was a nice little send-off before we headed to the airport. I hope to return to Austin to explore more of its self-described weirdness. There’s so much to see and do!

Until next time!

xoxo