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A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

1. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

701 Congress Ave (East 7th Street), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Start your Perfect Day in Austin at the hotel after a great night. An expertly brewed cup of coffee on our terrace whilst watching the sun rising is always a great way to start the day. Read more.

Lady Bird Lake Trail (West) is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

2. Lady Bird Lake Trail (West)

9.5
Lady Bird Lake (Western Bank), Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 101 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: An energetic walk on the Lady Bird Lake Trail is the following step of your Perfect Day in Austin: take in the atmosphere of Austin's best loved park is perfect to work up your brunch appetite. Read more.

South Congress Cafe is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

3. South Congress Cafe

1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: After your energetic morning start, it's time for a reward: brunch at South Congress Café will prepare you for the rest of the day. From healthy options to full-on breakfasts, you can't go wrong here! Read more.

South Austin Neighborhood is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

4. South Austin Neighborhood

Austin, TX
Neighborhood · 4 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Finish the morning of your Perfect Day in Austin by shopping in South Austin: from big brands to local shops, those streets hold many a gem for the curious shopper. Read more.

5. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: For a late morning pick-me-up, there is nothing like one of Amy's ice creams. Your favourite flavour awaits! It goes perfectly well with an Iced Turbo from Jo's Coffee House across the street. Read more.

Food Truck Row on Congress is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

6. Food Truck Row on Congress

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 1 tip

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: For lunch, make the most of one of Austin's specialities: some of the best and most original food trucks in the country. They're mostly parked on Congress Street - ask us for our pick of the month! Read more.

Zilker Park is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

7. Zilker Park

9.5
2168 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX
Park · Barton Hills · 157 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: For a refreshing afternoon, Zilker Park is the way to go. Go for a ride in the Zilker Zephyr, row a canoe or take a dip with the locals in Barton Springs Pool. It's 68F (20C) all year round! Read more.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

8. Umlauf Sculpture Garden

8.4
605 Robert E Lee Rd, Austin, TX
Art Gallery · Zilker · 25 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Make sure to visit the Sculpture Garden featuring the works of Charles Umlauf when around Zilker Park. It's a great cultural detour in your Perfect Day in Austin. Read more.

9. Paggi House

200 Lee Barton Dr (at S Lamar Blvd.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Zilker · 41 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Your Perfect Day in Austin wouldn't be complete without a beef tenderloin at Paggi House. Get here early so that you can watch the city's resident bats venture out from under Congress Ave. Bridge!

Antone's is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

10. Antone's

2015 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX
Rock Club · Riverside · 46 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: On your way back from your Perfect Day, catch some live music at Antone's whilst strolling in the Warehouse District. You can check with us what's on in the morning, but selection is almost perfect. Read more.

InterContinental Stephen F. Austin is one of A Perfect Day in Austin, Texas.

11. InterContinental Stephen F. Austin

701 Congress Ave (East 7th Street), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Back at the hotel from a truly Perfect Day in Austin, TX, for a night cap on the terrace of Stephen F. Bar & Terrace, admiring the Texas State Capitol and soaking up the "Austinite" atmosphere. Read more.