Girlfriend Getaways The 20s Itinerary

Starbucks 
Your passion fuels you. Still. Must. Have. Coffee. Luckily, your favorite latte is directly outside Archer’s front door.

Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls 
Owned not by a cranky granny but by an industrious, young entrepreneur, this sweet shop is an homage to the familial camaraderie that stems from gathering around grandmother’s (and mother’s) table. A tempting variety of sweet and fluffy rolls includes the classic sweet roll — with a secret, scrumptious, creamy, smooth, one-of-a-kind glaze — the Wet Walnut, Strawberry Shortcake Crunch, Cookies N Cream, Churro and Vegan. On second thought, it may be best to try the variety pack.

Culinary Dropout 
Quirky urban décor, live music and a great outdoor patio. It’s a get-up, stand-up, sure-to-wake-you-up kind of place. Food from scratch, inventive “Rise and Shine” cocktails and comfort food make for a bestie brunch that could easily blend into an afternoon happy hour.

Bakery Lorraine
Two master bakers who met while working in Napa under the famed chef-restaurateur Thomas Keller are the creative impetuses of this popular bakery. Every item is handmade with thoughtfully chosen ingredients. Along with to-die-for pastries and beautiful coffees, an all-day menu includes Nutella Babka, Croque Madame, Salmon on Everything Croissant and (naturally) Quiche Lorraine.

Velvet Taco
Enjoy globally inspired, fresh takes on the ubiquitous taco. This funky, fast-casual taco joint delivers more than 20 different varieties. Think Shrimp and Grits, Spicy Tikka Chicken and Cuban Pig. Plus, it aims to make the world (and your body) a better place, with everything from scratch — tortillas, slow-roasted chicken and corn and extra-awesome margaritas made with fresh fruit and sorbets.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Get ready to savor sustainable sushi, signature cocktails, energetic vibes and happy hour every day of the week. The main menu includes a lovely list of nigiri and sashimi, as well as classic. specialty and vegan maki — the Thai Hippie is groovy, y’all.

Lavaca Street Bar 
This lively, hip sports bar has as many TVs as it does Southern-inspired menu items. Whether for eclectic Turf ‘n’ Surf Po’boys, nachos and salads to hearty surf, turf and chicken entrees, this is the place to hit during happy hour (3 – 7 PM) and big games. Don’t miss Tecate Tuesdays, Game Day Buckets and 11 AM – 2 PM brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
 

Frost Gelato 
Made fresh and in-store daily, classic and inventive Italian gelato and sorbets are great for midday cool-downs and pick-me-ups. Everything, including the gelato-making equipment and the display cases, was imported from Italy for an authentic gelateria experience.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café
The founded-in-Texas crêperie creates made-from-scratch crêpes, waffles, omelettes, milkshakes, paninis and salads. Specialty hot drinks include a Nutella Latte and a Mayan Hot Chocolate. Savory or sweet, your crêpe craving will be cured.

IT'SUGAR
Soothing the sweet tooth is all too easy with the classic and innovative sweets of this colorful candy store. Go on, treat yourself.
 

Mejuri 

This jewelry store was built on a lens of diversity, equality, inclusion and sustainability. Contemporary and classic styling plus accessible pricing make it easy to do more than just window-shop.

Aritzia

Beautiful store, beautiful clothes. The Canadian-founded design house develops its own labels and focuses on “an effortless appeal, a focus on fit and an of-the-moment point of view.”

American Threads

An on-trend women’s fashion store, American Threads sells hot styles with cool prices. You’ll find understated staples and unique looks to create fun outfits for your outings.

Free People

Beloved, bohemian inspiration pairs exceptionally well with the sophisticated funkiness of Austin. They may be everywhere, but unique and freethinking are go-to styles anytime.

Kendra Scott 

Within walking distance to the hotel, you'll find one of the three Austin stores of local fashion-lifestyle brand Kendra Scott. Shop fashion jewelry, home décor, fine jewelry and more in a beautiful space where playing dress-up is always encouraged.

Wonder Bar

This is not your typical bar. Wonder Bar is an interactive and imaginative bar that features unique installations. Color is the name of the game — and don’t be surprised to find fun swings, unicorns, cocktails served in disco balls and seriously photo-worthy backdrops and props.

77° Rooftop Bar

“The optimal cocktailing atmosphere” is found at 77° Rooftop Bar. This 21+ three-story patio bar has a palette-pleasing assortment of tapas dishes, and some mind-altering hookah flavors, as well.

Jack & Ginger's 

If the luck o’ the Irish is what you’re after, head over to this Irish-American pub and enjoy some good grub. Happy hour offerings include a pint and a pretzel for $12 or $8 select beer flights (that’s some good luck right there).

Rose Room

Turn up the volume with this dazzling three-story nightclub alive with dance and music, sound and light. Stadium seating, bottle service and table rezzies make for stylish socializing and people-watching. Fridays and Saturdays only. Mind the dress code and go early to avoid the lines.

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
The three longest and fastest ziplines in Texas are across Lake Travis. and Lake Travis Zipline Adventures safely operates all three — plus two shorter ziplines. All necessary equipment is provided, as well as boat transportation, water and a light trail snack — plus all-day access to private lakefront property where you can picnic, play games and relax in one of the provided hammocks.

Pub Crawler of Austin

Drink. Pedal. Party. Austin’s original party bike tours are in the heart of downtown — choose from the Market District, Riverside or Capitol/Warehouse District. And yes, electric pedal assist motors will help you when needed (or when the suds kick in).

Peter Pan Mini Golf

This locally owned Austin landmark is home to a T-Rex that’s been overlooking Lamar and Barton Springs in downtown Austin for decades. Bring your own coolers (no glass, please) and choose from two 18-hole mini golf courses.

Segway Tours

Wheels-on-the-ground exploring provides families and small groups a unique way to experience Austin. Sign up for the Capitol of Texas Sightseeing Tour, Historic Downtown Austin and Capitol Tour and the Haunted Ghost and Bat Tour, all of which include Segway training.

Lady Bird Lake

Believe it or not, swan paddle boats are insanely popular and the subject of snaps and selfies for their kitschy charm. Perfect for relaxing on the lake or getting your legs moving. Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of water to keep those feet a-paddling. $18 per hour. Come early to avoid a wait.

Rainey Street

This unbelievably picturesque street is actually a perennial cocktail crawl. It’s lined with historic homes renovated into bars and restaurants, as well as a section for some of Austin’s best food-truck fare. Come to brunch or bar-hop. Stay to people-watch. Zig and zag from twinkling white-light patios to bungalow bars in this quaint little corridor known for its live music and great vibe.

La Barbecue

A once-hot-and-hopping BBQ stand has grown into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Go early to miss the crowds, or get rewarded for standing in line (free beer!). Preordering at least three days in advance saves time in line, too. Choose from brisket, pulled pork, sausage and great sides devoured on-site in the restaurant or outside on the patio. Open Wednesday – Sunday.