We checked 56 real places in Austin, TX from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Austin, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
French Legation Museum to Opal Devine's
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit French Legation Museum
802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78701
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Oak Ranch Park
Austin, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Polvo's
2004 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Westgate Lanes
2701 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78745
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Market Place Austin
West Grady Drive, Austin, TX 78753
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at The Salty
2000 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Opal Devine's
2200 East Live Oak Street, Austin, TX 78704
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center on Congress Avenue to Lavaca Street Bar
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center on Congress Avenue
700 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Blue Valley Park
4504, Austin, TX 78735
Free
12:30Lunch at Bird Bird Bisquit
South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at El Salido Pool
11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin, TX 78750
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Barton Creek Square Mall
2901 Tamarron Boulevard, Austin, TX 78746
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
5701 West Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78749
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Roselle Pizzeria
2310 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Lavaca Street Bar
South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
George Washington Carver Museum to The 512 on 6th
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit George Washington Carver Museum
Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Tahoe Trail Pocket Park
5205, Austin, TX 78745
Free
12:30Lunch at El Gallo Mexican Restaurant
2910 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Moviehouse and Eatery
Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX 78726
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Austin Pickle Ranch
1717 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Sustainable Food Center Farmers' Market
422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at La Crawfish
502 1/2 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The 512 on 6th
408 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Austin
Real places in Austin for a day out with kids.
Visit The Thinkery
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)Aldrich Street Paseo, Austin, TX 78723
Visit Longhorn Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
Free60, Austin, TX 78741
Eat at Polvo's
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)2004 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Go to Highland Lanes
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
Market Place AustinWest Grady Drive, Austin, TX 78753
Food Mart1901 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Austin, TX 78722
Barton Creek Square Mall2901 Tamarron Boulevard, Austin, TX 78746
The Arboretum10000 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759
Lakeline Mall11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Sustainable Food Center Farmers' Market422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
Texas Farmers' Market at MuellerAldrich Street, Austin, TX 78723
Speedway Market104 East 31st Street, Austin, TX 78705
How much does a day out with friends cost in Austin?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Austin costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Austin for free?
Free places on our list include Oak Ranch Park, Longhorn Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park and Blue Valley Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Austin?
Good places to start are Polvo's, The Salty and Bird Bird Bisquit. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Austin?
Sights on our list include French Legation Museum, Republic of Texas History Center and The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center on Congress Avenue. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Austin?
Try visit The Thinkery, visit Longhorn Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park and eat at Polvo's. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Austin?
Try coffee at Teal House, walk through Westcreek Pocket Park and look around Elisabet Ney Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Austin?
Try bowling at Highland Lanes, play at Arbor Cinema @ Great Hills and racket sports at Austin Pickle Ranch. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Austin?
Try saturday morning: Republic of Texas History Center, saturday lunch: Polvo's and saturday afternoon: Cunningham School Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Austin?
Try birthday dinner at Polvo's, play at Gateway Cinema and drinks at Elysium (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Austin?
Try play at Peter Pan Mini Golf, see a movie at IPIC Theaters and get active at Williams Field. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Austin?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.