# Things to Do in Austin for F1: BBQ, Live Music & City Visits

> Plan 26 Austin and Hill Country visits around F1: meals, fan access, music, museums, Barton Springs, Driftwood, Lockhart and Johnson City, with booking and transport advice.

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Above Guide / Curated Austin

## Things to do
*in Austin.*

Forty-four visits for your race trip: chef’s dinners, Austin meals and museums, fan access, live music, outdoor resets, Lockhart barbecue and deliberate Hill Country extensions.

[Explore the collection](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do#featured-experiences>)

Explore Austin

### Featured
*experiences.*

Places worth making time for, selected for the quality of the experience rather than the length of the list.

Currency

Prices shown in USD.

01

#### Motorsport & circuit experiences

10 experiences

** Cost **Free entry · registration required**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Williams Austin Fan Zone](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone>)

See the FW48 show car and try the simulators at a free city fan zone, 19–24 October.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone>)

** Cost **Free entry**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Red Bull Austin Race Nights](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights>)

Try pit-stop challenges and simulators at a free East Austin event, 22–25 October.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights>)

** Cost **Separate Thursday admission**  ** Time **The pit-lane walk window is 14:00–16:00**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday>)

Start race week with Thursday campus activities and a pit-lane walk on 22 October, using a separate Thursday ticket.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday>)

** Cost **Free entry**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub>)

Try Mercedes simulators and a pit-stop challenge at a free downtown fan hub, 22–25 October.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub>)

** Cost **Separate event ticket**  ** Time **Reserve the evening from 17:00 to 21:30, plus arrival and return**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Road to the Race · The Long Center](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race>)

Begin race week with a Long Center car showcase, simulators and charity auction on 21 October, 17:00–21:30.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race>)

** Cost **From USD 29 per race**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin>)

Trade the grandstand for an electric kart on an indoor course of hairpins and sweeping bends.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin>)

** Cost **Entry details from Duracell**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin>)

Race RC cars, try interactive challenges and catch the pre-race atmosphere at Wednesday’s Power Paddock.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin>)

** Cost **Free ticket required**  ** Time **Reserve 17:30–20:30 plus arrival and return**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin>)

Hear Calum Nicholas and a panel including Yuki Tsunoda discuss the people and careers behind Formula 1.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin>)

** Cost **USD 39 / 30 minutes**  ** Time **60 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin>)

Spend a focused half-hour or hour driving a full-motion simulator, with a head-to-head option for friends.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin>)

** Cost **From USD 34.99 / 30 minutes**  ** Time **your booked session plus check-in and setup**  ** Pace **See guide**

Motorsport & circuit experiences / United States Grand Prix

##### [One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin>)

Drive virtual COTA in a motion simulator, race friends or add coaching at a dedicated North Austin centre.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin>)

02

#### Restaurants & fine dining

11 experiences

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Launderette](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin>)

Reserve an East Austin dinner, or leave a free day for lunch and weekend brunch.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin>)

** Cost **$215 tasting menu · extras apply**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Hestia](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin>)

Choose live-fire Texas cooking downtown, with a tasting menu for an unhurried evening.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin>)

** Cost **Tasting menu · check booking price**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Barley Swine](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin>)

Make a dedicated North Austin evening of a seasonal chef’s tasting menu.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin>)

** Cost **$195 chef’s menu · tax + 20% service**  ** Time **Two-hour seating**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Kappo Kappo](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin>)

Book an intimate French–Japanese dinner inside Austin Proper, with fixed two-hour seatings.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin>)

** Cost **À la carte menu**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Suerte](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin>)

Choose a lively East 6th Street dinner built around Mexican cooking and house-made masa.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin>)

** Cost **À la carte seafood menu**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Este](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin>)

Balance the barbecue with coastal Mexican seafood in a garden-framed Manor Road restaurant.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin>)

** Cost **À la carte · private dining by enquiry**  ** Time **around two hours for dinner**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Jeffrey’s](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin>)

Reserve a classic Clarksville dinner for steaks, wine and a more formal evening out.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin>)

** Cost **À la carte · group service applies**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Intero](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin>)

Choose seasonal Italian-inspired cooking in part of the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin>)

** Cost **À la carte sharing menu**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Ezov](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin>)

Make a lively East Austin dinner of Eastern Mediterranean sharing dishes.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin>)

** Cost **Omakase · check reservation total**  ** Time **Keep the evening free for your booked seating**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Craft Omakase](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin>)

Reserve a focused Japanese omakase evening at an intimate North Lamar counter.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin>)

** Cost **Plant-based tasting menu**  ** Time **2.5 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Restaurants & fine dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Fabrik](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin>)

Reserve a plant-based tasting evening in Tarrytown.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin>)

03

#### Local & casual dining

09 experiences

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin>)

Share brisket, ribs and sides, or book a separate pit-tour experience.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **a flexible lunch block, including the queue**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Franklin Barbecue](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue>)

Make lunch the main event at Franklin, with time for the queue.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **half a day including transport**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [The Salt Lick · Driftwood](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood>)

Take a free afternoon for barbecue at the original Driftwood restaurant.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **30–60 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Jo’s Coffee · Downtown](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown>)

Get coffee and a cooked breakfast in the Second Street District before starting your day.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **30–60 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Veracruz All Natural · The LINE](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line>)

Pick up tacos and fresh juice at The LINE’s Congress Avenue window or eat inside.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Bouldin Creek Cafe](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe>)

Make room for a vegetarian or vegan meal and coffee on South 1st Street.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart>)

Choose the original Lockhart dining room for a flexible barbecue stop.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Kreuz Market · Lockhart](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart>)

Try a historic Lockhart market meal without turning the day into a rushed checklist.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart>)

** Cost **À la carte sharing menu**  ** Time **90–120 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Local & casual dining / United States Grand Prix

##### [Kemuri Tatsu-ya](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin>)

Mix Japanese izakaya flavours with Texas smokehouse cooking in a relaxed East Austin evening.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin>)

04

#### Live music & bars

04 experiences

** Cost **Show-dependent cover**  ** Time **the full set and time for entry**  ** Pace **See guide**

Live music & bars / United States Grand Prix

##### [The Continental Club · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin>)

Choose a live set at the South Congress club and build your evening around it.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin>)

** Cost **Cover and drinks**  ** Time **1–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Live music & bars / United States Grand Prix

##### [The White Horse · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin>)

Spend an adults-only evening with live music and dancing in East Austin.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin>)

** Cost **Lesson / show fees**  ** Time **a lesson plus the evening set**  ** Pace **See guide**

Live music & bars / United States Grand Prix

##### [The Broken Spoke](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin>)

Try two-stepping and spend an evening in an Austin dance hall.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin>)

** Cost **Menu prices**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Live music & bars / United States Grand Prix

##### [The Roosevelt Room](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin>)

Reserve a seated cocktail stop with non-alcoholic choices and a separate late food cutoff.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin>)

05

#### Active & outdoor breaks

03 experiences

** Cost **Adult visitor $9**  ** Time **1–2 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Active & outdoor breaks / United States Grand Prix

##### [Barton Springs Pool](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool>)

Swim in the spring-fed pool during a free part of your Austin trip.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool>)

** Cost **$3 adult**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Active & outdoor breaks / United States Grand Prix

##### [Lockhart State Park](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park>)

Add a reserved park walk before barbecue on a full Lockhart day.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park>)

** Cost **$6 age 13+**  ** Time **3–4 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Active & outdoor breaks / United States Grand Prix

##### [Pedernales Falls State Park](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park>)

Reserve a Hill Country walking day with flash-flood and swimming limits understood.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park>)

06

#### Museums & heritage

05 experiences

** Cost **Free tours**  ** Time **60–90 minutes**  ** Pace **See guide**

Museums & heritage / United States Grand Prix

##### [Texas State Capitol](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol>)

Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol>)

** Cost **Adult $22 + online fees**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Museums & heritage / United States Grand Prix

##### [Bullock Texas State History Museum](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum>)

Explore Texas history indoors, with film screenings available separately.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum>)

** Cost **$15 adult**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Museums & heritage / United States Grand Prix

##### [Blanton Museum of Art](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art>)

Keep an indoor Austin art visit ready for heat, rain or a shorter city day.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art>)

** Cost **$13 adult**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Museums & heritage / United States Grand Prix

##### [Science Mill · Johnson City](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city>)

Use a hands-on indoor museum as the family anchor for a Johnson City day.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city>)

** Cost **Free**  ** Time **1–2 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Museums & heritage / United States Grand Prix

##### [LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center>)

Start the Johnson City heritage visit with NPS orientation, exhibits and films.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center>)

07

#### Landmarks & outdoors

02 experiences

** Cost **Free public viewing**  ** Time **a flexible hour around dusk**  ** Pace **See guide**

Landmarks & outdoors / United States Grand Prix

##### [Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats>)

Enjoy the waterfront and watch for bats, with modest expectations in late October.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats>)

** Cost **≈ USD 17 adult**  ** Time **2–3 hours**  ** Pace **See guide**

Landmarks & outdoors / United States Grand Prix

##### [Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center>)

Walk native-plant gardens and trails on a separate South Austin half-day.

[Explore experience](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center>)

### Explore Austin on the map

44 places to visit. Select a pin for details and add your favourites to your itinerary.

Category    Find on map

**Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment.

1. 1

   **Jo’s Coffee · Downtown** Food & dining
2. 2

   **Veracruz All Natural · The LINE** Food & dining
3. 3

   **Bouldin Creek Cafe** Food & dining
4. 4

   **Kemuri Tatsu-ya** Food & dining
5. 5

   **Launderette** Food & dining
6. 6

   **Hestia** Food & dining
7. 7

   **Barley Swine** Food & dining
8. 8

   **Fabrik** Food & dining
9. 9

   **Kappo Kappo** Food & dining
10. 10

   **Suerte** Food & dining
11. 11

   **Este** Food & dining
12. 12

   **Jeffrey’s** Food & dining
13. 13

   **Intero** Food & dining
14. 14

   **Ezov** Food & dining
15. 15

   **Craft Omakase** Food & dining
16. 16

   **The Roosevelt Room** Nightlife
17. 17

   **Williams Austin Fan Zone** Motorsport
18. 18

   **Red Bull Austin Race Nights** Motorsport
19. 19

   **Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin** Motorsport
20. 20

   **Road to the Race · The Long Center** Motorsport
21. 21

   **Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA** Motorsport
22. 22

   **K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing** Motorsport
23. 23

   **Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators** Motorsport
24. 24

   **One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching** Motorsport
25. 25

   **Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall** Motorsport
26. 26

   **Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A** Motorsport
27. 27

   **Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin** Food & dining
28. 28

   **Franklin Barbecue** Food & dining
29. 29

   **The Continental Club · Austin** Nightlife
30. 30

   **The White Horse · Austin** Nightlife
31. 31

   **The Broken Spoke** Nightlife
32. 32

   **Texas State Capitol** Culture & heritage
33. 33

   **Bullock Texas State History Museum** Culture & heritage
34. 34

   **Blanton Museum of Art** Culture & heritage
35. 35

   **Barton Springs Pool** Active & adventure
36. 36

   **Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching** Landmarks & sights
37. 37

   **Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center** Landmarks & sights
38. 38

   **The Salt Lick · Driftwood** Food & dining
39. 39

   **Lockhart State Park** Nature & wellness
40. 40

   **Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart** Food & dining
41. 41

   **Kreuz Market · Lockhart** Food & dining
42. 42

   **Science Mill · Johnson City** Culture & heritage
43. 43

   **LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City** Culture & heritage
44. 44

   **Pedernales Falls State Park** Nature & wellness

02 / Your experiences

### Choose your experiences.

**Fit it around the racing.**Treat city venues as separate bookings. Allow for circuit queues, shuttle returns and a hotel stop before committing to dinner or a show.

01

local-and-casual-dining

#### Breakfast, tacos and relaxed meals

 Choose the right branch and leave time for your circuit departure. Add a separate South Austin café visit or a relaxed Japanese–Texas dinner at Kemuri.

1. 01

   **[Jo’s Coffee · Downtown](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown>)**

   Get coffee and a cooked breakfast in the Second Street District before starting your day.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown>)
2. 02

   **[Veracruz All Natural · The LINE](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line>)**

   Pick up tacos and fresh juice at The LINE’s Congress Avenue window or eat inside.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line>)
3. 03

   **[Bouldin Creek Cafe](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe>)**

   Make room for a vegetarian or vegan meal and coffee on South 1st Street.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe>)
4. 04

   **[Kemuri Tatsu-ya](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin>)**

   Mix Japanese izakaya flavours with Texas smokehouse cooking in a relaxed East Austin evening.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin>)

02

dinner-and-cocktails

#### Reserve dinner or choose a cocktail stop

 Compare eleven restaurants: Texas and plant-based tasting menus, Japanese counters, Mexican seafood, Italian cooking, Mediterranean sharing plates and a classic steakhouse. Keep fixed seatings for evenings with a comfortable return margin; drinks are a separate booking.

1. 01

   **[Launderette](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin>)**

   Reserve an East Austin dinner, or leave a free day for lunch and weekend brunch.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin>)
2. 02

   **[Hestia](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin>)**

   Choose live-fire Texas cooking downtown, with a tasting menu for an unhurried evening.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin>)
3. 03

   **[Barley Swine](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin>)**

   Make a dedicated North Austin evening of a seasonal chef’s tasting menu.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin>)
4. 04

   **[Fabrik](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin>)**

   Reserve a plant-based tasting evening in Tarrytown.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin>)
5. 05

   **[Kappo Kappo](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin>)**

   Book an intimate French–Japanese dinner inside Austin Proper, with fixed two-hour seatings.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin>)
6. 06

   **[Suerte](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin>)**

   Choose a lively East 6th Street dinner built around Mexican cooking and house-made masa.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin>)
7. 07

   **[Este](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin>)**

   Balance the barbecue with coastal Mexican seafood in a garden-framed Manor Road restaurant.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin>)
8. 08

   **[Jeffrey’s](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin>)**

   Reserve a classic Clarksville dinner for steaks, wine and a more formal evening out.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin>)
9. 09

   **[Intero](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin>)**

   Choose seasonal Italian-inspired cooking in part of the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin>)
10. 10

   **[Ezov](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin>)**

   Make a lively East Austin dinner of Eastern Mediterranean sharing dishes.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin>)
11. 11

   **[Craft Omakase](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin>)**

   Reserve a focused Japanese omakase evening at an intimate North Lamar counter.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin>)
12. 12

   **[The Roosevelt Room](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin>)**

   Reserve a seated cocktail stop with non-alcoholic choices and a separate late food cutoff.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin>)

03

race-and-circuit

#### Find your Austin fan experience

 Race electric karts, drive a motion simulator, hear from F1 guests and explore the team fan zones. Build the week around the dated appearances that matter to you.

1. 01

   **[Williams Austin Fan Zone](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone>)**

   See the FW48 show car and try the simulators at a free city fan zone, 19–24 October.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone>)
2. 02

   **[Red Bull Austin Race Nights](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights>)**

   Try pit-stop challenges and simulators at a free East Austin event, 22–25 October.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights>)
3. 03

   **[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub>)**

   Try Mercedes simulators and a pit-stop challenge at a free downtown fan hub, 22–25 October.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub>)
4. 04

   **[Road to the Race · The Long Center](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race>)**

   Begin race week with a Long Center car showcase, simulators and charity auction on 21 October, 17:00–21:30.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race>)
5. 05

   **[Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday>)**

   Start race week with Thursday campus activities and a pit-lane walk on 22 October, using a separate Thursday ticket.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday>)
6. 06

   **[K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin>)**

   Trade the grandstand for an electric kart on an indoor course of hairpins and sweeping bends.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin>)
7. 07

   **[Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin>)**

   Spend a focused half-hour or hour driving a full-motion simulator, with a head-to-head option for friends.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin>)
8. 08

   **[One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin>)**

   Drive virtual COTA in a motion simulator, race friends or add coaching at a dedicated North Austin centre.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin>)
9. 09

   **[Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin>)**

   Race RC cars, try interactive challenges and catch the pre-race atmosphere at Wednesday’s Power Paddock.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin>)
10. 10

   **[Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin>)**

   Hear Calum Nicholas and a panel including Yuki Tsunoda discuss the people and careers behind Formula 1.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin>)

04

texas-food-and-drink

#### Make time for Texas barbecue

 Compare a flexible meal at Terry Black’s with a dedicated Franklin lunch. Plan the queue around your circuit departure.

1. 01

   **[Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin>)**

   Share brisket, ribs and sides, or book a separate pit-tour experience.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin>)
2. 02

   **[Franklin Barbecue](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue>)**

   Make lunch the main event at Franklin, with time for the queue.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue>)

05

live-music-and-nightlife

#### Choose a live-music night

 Book around the actual performance and your return from COTA. Check age restrictions before bringing the whole group.

1. 01

   **[The Continental Club · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin>)**

   Choose a live set at the South Congress club and build your evening around it.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin>)
2. 02

   **[The White Horse · Austin](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin>)**

   Spend an adults-only evening with live music and dancing in East Austin.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin>)
3. 03

   **[The Broken Spoke](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin>)**

   Try two-stepping and spend an evening in an Austin dance hall.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin>)

06

cultural-districts

#### Spend a city day with Texas history

 Pair a free Capitol tour with museum galleries, or use the Blanton as an indoor alternative. Allow time for the walk and lunch between stops.

1. 01

   **[Texas State Capitol](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol>)**

   Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol>)
2. 02

   **[Bullock Texas State History Museum](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum>)**

   Explore Texas history indoors, with film screenings available separately.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum>)
3. 03

   **[Blanton Museum of Art](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art>)**

   Keep an indoor Austin art visit ready for heat, rain or a shorter city day.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art>)

07

austin-culture-and-landmarks

#### Swim, slow down and enjoy the waterfront

 Check the pool’s Thursday closure and keep bat watching flexible: a late-October sighting is a possibility, not a promise.

1. 01

   **[Barton Springs Pool](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool>)**

   Swim in the spring-fed pool during a free part of your Austin trip.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool>)
2. 02

   **[Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats>)**

   Enjoy the waterfront and watch for bats, with modest expectations in late October.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats>)

08

hill-country-and-extensions

#### Link South Austin with Driftwood

 Start at the Wildflower Center, then continue to the original Salt Lick only after arranging both road journeys and a sober driver.

1. 01

   **[Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center>)**

   Walk native-plant gardens and trails on a separate South Austin half-day.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center>)
2. 02

   **[The Salt Lick · Driftwood](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood>)**

   Take a free afternoon for barbecue at the original Driftwood restaurant.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood>)

09

hill-country-and-extensions

#### Build a Lockhart barbecue day

 Reserve the state park, then choose Black’s or Kreuz as the main meal. Treat a second smokehouse as a small tasting stop, not another full lunch.

1. 01

   **[Lockhart State Park](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park>)**

   Add a reserved park walk before barbecue on a full Lockhart day.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park>)
2. 02

   **[Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart>)**

   Choose the original Lockhart dining room for a flexible barbecue stop.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart>)
3. 03

   **[Kreuz Market · Lockhart](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart>)**

   Try a historic Lockhart market meal without turning the day into a rushed checklist.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart>)

10

hill-country-and-extensions

#### Choose a Johnson City and Hill Country day

 Pair Science Mill with the NPS visitor centre, or reserve Pedernales Falls as the outdoor anchor. Avoid stacking all three substantial visits.

1. 01

   **[Science Mill · Johnson City](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city>)**

   Use a hands-on indoor museum as the family anchor for a Johnson City day.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city>)
2. 02

   **[LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center>)**

   Start the Johnson City heritage visit with NPS orientation, exhibits and films.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center>)
3. 03

   **[Pedernales Falls State Park](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park>)**

   Reserve a Hill Country walking day with flash-flood and swimming limits understood.

   [Read the full guide →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park>)

04 / In pictures

### The whole guide, in pictures.

87 images from the places in the guide, full screen. Choose any one to open the viewer.

04 / Keep planning

### Turn inspiration
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[Plan local and extended-stay days →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/austin-and-hill-country>)[Choose food & drink stops →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/food-and-drink>)[Motorsport experiences & fan access →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/motorsport-experiences>)[Fan diary & calendar downloads →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1#driver-diary>)[Build your race weekend →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/my-itinerary>)[Check race and concert times →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/race-week>)[Plan your COTA return →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin>)[Choose a hotel base →](<https://above.guide/austin-f1/where-to-stay>)

## Complete page sections

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | Austin Beyond the Circuit |
| Title | Things to do in Austin: |
| Emphasis | Legendary BBQ, honky-tonks & cold springs. |
| Lede | Make time outside the grandstands: feast on authentic Texas brisket, two-step at historic dance halls, and swim in Barton Springs Pool. |
| Heading | Experience the culinary, musical and outdoor soul of Central Texas. |
| Body | Austin’s race week reaches from Downtown team hubs to kart tracks and simulator rooms. Add a Q&A, a car showcase or a hands-on racing session, then make room for the city’s food, music and Hill Country outings. |
| Disclaimer | Check each venue’s hours and entry conditions. Franklin closes Mondays, Barton Springs closes for much of Thursday, and late-October bat sightings are uncertain. |

### Categories

- fine-dining
- local-and-casual-dining
- nightlife-and-bars
- adventure-active-and-sport
- cultural-districts
- landmarks-and-gardens

## Places to visit

### Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin |
| Status | published |
| Description | Build a tray around brisket, beef ribs or sausage, then choose sides to share. This is the Barton Springs Road restaurant, a useful meal stop for a day spent south of the river. For a more organised group outing, the restaurant offers a separate one-hour experience with a pit tour and reserved-table meal. Select an available booking rather than assuming ordinary dining includes the tour. Give the visit room before a circuit transfer; no queue length is guaranteed. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | Barton Springs Road |
| Address | 1003 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2596919 |
| Longitude | -97.7547792 |
| Website Url | [https://terryblacksbbq.com/austin/](<https://terryblacksbbq.com/austin/>) |
| Booking Text | Ordinary dining and the pit-tour experience are different choices. Reserve the experience through the restaurant’s booking link. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Menu examples: brisket $39.99/lb and sliced-brisket sandwich $20. Sides and drinks are extra; confirm the bill’s taxes. The pit-tour package has its own price. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes for a meal, plus any queue |
| Opening Hours Text | Sunday–Thursday 10:30–21:30; Friday–Saturday 10:30–22:00. Check holiday changes. |
| Getting There | Use the Austin restaurant at 1003 Barton Springs Road; agree a legal nearby pickup with your driver. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:30 |
| Closes | 21:30 |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 7

###### Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:30 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Barbecue
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Austin branch on Barton Springs Road
- Meat is sold by weight
- Pit tour requires its own booking

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Menu examples: brisket $39.99/lb and sliced-brisket sandwich $20. Sides and drinks are extra; confirm the bill’s taxes. The pit-tour package has its own price.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Sunday–Thursday 10:30–21:30; Friday–Saturday 10:30–22:00. Check holiday changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes for a meal, plus any queue

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin |
| Address | 1003 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 |

###### Notes

- Use the Austin restaurant at 1003 Barton Springs Road; agree a legal nearby pickup with your driver.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Ordinary dining and the pit-tour experience are different choices. Reserve the experience through the restaurant’s booking link.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://terryblacksbbq.com/austin/](<https://terryblacksbbq.com/austin/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Leave time for the journey back to your hotel or shuttle departure; dinner closing time does not determine the last COTA shuttle. |

### Franklin Barbecue

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Franklin Barbecue |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose Franklin when you can give lunch an open-ended part of the day. Service starts at 11:00 and ends when the barbecue sells out, so this is a poor fit for a tight pre-race departure. Go on a free Tuesday–Sunday rather than your Monday departure day. Decide how long your group wants to wait and keep an alternative meal in mind if reaching the circuit takes priority. Check the restaurant’s current ordering options directly; a visit does not come with reserved seating or a guaranteed queue time. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | East 11th Street |
| Address | 900 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.270079 |
| Longitude | -97.731312 |
| Website Url | [https://franklinbbq.com/](<https://franklinbbq.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Use the restaurant’s current ordering instructions. Do not assume a fixed advance-order window or a walk-in table reservation. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Current menu prices apply; order quantities, sides and drinks determine your bill. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow a flexible lunch block, including the queue |
| Opening Hours Text | Tuesday–Sunday from 11:00 until sold out. Closed Monday. |
| Getting There | Head to the restaurant on East 11th Street, not its separate private-event venue. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |
| Kitchen Cutoff Known | No |
| Stock Limited | Yes |

##### Date Exceptions

| Date | Closed | Reason |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-26 | Yes | Regular Monday closure |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Barbecue
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Lunch only until sold out
- Closed Monday
- Keep clear of fixed shuttle departures

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Current menu prices apply; order quantities, sides and drinks determine your bill.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Tuesday–Sunday from 11:00 until sold out. Closed Monday. |

###### Notes

- Allow a flexible lunch block, including the queue

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Franklin Barbecue |
| Address | 900 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 |

###### Notes

- Head to the restaurant on East 11th Street, not its separate private-event venue.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the restaurant’s current ordering instructions. Do not assume a fixed advance-order window or a walk-in table reservation.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://franklinbbq.com/](<https://franklinbbq.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Keep enough time after lunch to return for race tickets and your circuit transfer. |

### The Salt Lick · Driftwood

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Salt Lick · Driftwood |
| Status | published |
| Description | Make the original Salt Lick a separate Hill Country outing. The barbecue pit and oak-shaded setting give a group lunch a different feel from dining downtown. Book around a free day before or after COTA, with the return journey arranged in advance. The Driftwood restaurant advertises BYOB and a neighbouring cellar selling wine and beer. Agree a driver before drinking, and leave plenty of room for road travel rather than relying on a fixed drive time from Austin. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | Driftwood, Texas Hill Country |
| Address | 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 |
| City | Driftwood |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.1317 |
| Longitude | -98.0132 |
| Website Url | [https://www.saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/](<https://www.saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/>) |
| Booking Text | Use the Driftwood reservation option and confirm arrangements for your party. Check that the booking is for Driftwood, not another branch. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Choose from the current Driftwood menu; food, drinks and return transport are separate costs. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow half a day including transport |
| Opening Hours Text | Sunday–Thursday 11:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:00. |
| Getting There | Travel to 18300 FM 1826 in Driftwood using a car or booked return transfer. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Barbecue
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Original Driftwood location
- BYOB advertised for this branch
- Arrange a return driver

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Choose from the current Driftwood menu; food, drinks and return transport are separate costs.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Sunday–Thursday 11:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:00. |

###### Notes

- Allow half a day including transport

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | The Salt Lick · Driftwood |
| Address | 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 |

###### Notes

- Travel to 18300 FM 1826 in Driftwood using a car or booked return transfer.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the Driftwood reservation option and confirm arrangements for your party. Check that the booking is for Driftwood, not another branch.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/](<https://www.saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Agree collection before leaving Austin. Do not depend on finding an immediate rideshare for the return. |

### The Continental Club · Austin

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Continental Club · Austin |
| Status | published |
| Description | Pick a performance from the Austin calendar, then plan dinner and travel around the show. The club’s intimate music setting suits a night devoted to the band rather than a quick stop between commitments. The October calendar lists a private party until 22:00 on Wednesday 21 October. On race nights, allow for the whole journey back from COTA before committing to a show. The Continental Gallery at 1313 South Congress is a separate venue; check which room your event uses. |
| Category Slug | nightlife-and-bars |
| Location | South Congress |
| Address | 1315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2505231 |
| Longitude | -97.7491577 |
| Website Url | [https://continentalclub.com/austin](<https://continentalclub.com/austin>) |
| Booking Text | Check the selected event’s ticket, age and ID conditions directly; do not assume an all-ages performance. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Cover and ticket prices depend on the show. Drinks are separate. |
| Cost Label | Show-dependent cover |
| Duration Text | Allow the full set and time for entry |
| Opening Hours Text | Opening and set times depend on the dated calendar. On 21 October 2026, the club lists a private party until 22:00. |
| Getting There | Use the main club at 1315 South Congress Avenue and confirm the room named on your event. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Date Exceptions

| Date | Opens | Reason |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-21 | 22:00 | Private party until 22:00 |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Drinks & live music |

##### Food Styles

- Drinks
- Live music

#### Key Facts

- Austin main club, not the Gallery
- Check the dated performance
- 21 October: private party until 22:00

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Show-dependent cover |

###### Notes

- Cover and ticket prices depend on the show. Drinks are separate.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Opening and set times depend on the dated calendar. On 21 October 2026, the club lists a private party until 22:00. |

###### Notes

- Allow the full set and time for entry

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | The Continental Club · Austin |
| Address | 1315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 |

###### Notes

- Use the main club at 1315 South Congress Avenue and confirm the room named on your event.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Check the selected event’s ticket, age and ID conditions directly; do not assume an all-ages performance.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://continentalclub.com/austin](<https://continentalclub.com/austin>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Choose a legal pickup on South Congress after the set, and allow for the next day’s circuit departure. |

### The White Horse · Austin

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The White Horse · Austin |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose the White Horse for a night centred on live music and the dance floor. Check its calendar for the band and any lesson before making the evening a fixed part of your trip. The venue is always 21+, so it is not a family stop even early in the day. Choose a night that leaves enough time after your circuit return, or enjoy it on an evening before the race programme begins. Meet your group at the Comal Street venue rather than assuming every East Austin hotel is next door. |
| Category Slug | nightlife-and-bars |
| Location | East Austin |
| Address | 500 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2625646 |
| Longitude | -97.7270104 |
| Website Url | [https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/](<https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Always 21+. Bring accepted proof of age and confirm the selected event’s entry arrangements. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Cover charges and drinks vary; check the event before travelling. |
| Cost Label | Cover and drinks |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–3 hours |
| Opening Hours Text | Visit Austin lists daily opening from 15:00–02:00. Check the event calendar for performance times. |
| Getting There | Go to 500 Comal Street in East Austin; arrange a local ride or check the actual walking route from your hotel. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Drinks & live music |

##### Food Styles

- Drinks
- Live music

#### Key Facts

- Always 21+
- Live music and dancing
- Performance times differ from opening hours

#### Requirements

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 21+ at all times |
| Identification | Bring accepted proof of age. |

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Cover and drinks |

###### Notes

- Cover charges and drinks vary; check the event before travelling.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Visit Austin lists daily opening from 15:00–02:00. Check the event calendar for performance times. |

###### Notes

- Allow 1–3 hours

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | The White Horse · Austin |
| Address | 500 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702 |

###### Notes

- Go to 500 Comal Street in East Austin; arrange a local ride or check the actual walking route from your hotel.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Always 21+. Bring accepted proof of age and confirm the selected event’s entry arrangements.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/](<https://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Agree a pickup outside the venue and keep the following morning’s COTA departure realistic. |

### The Broken Spoke

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Broken Spoke |
| Status | published |
| Description | Make the Broken Spoke a dance-hall night with time to settle in before the band. Its programme separates early restaurant performances, dance lessons and the later dance-hall show, so decide which part you want to attend. The regular lesson listing runs Wednesday–Saturday from 20:00–21:00. That can work better on an evening before the race than after a late COTA return. Confirm the lesson and band for your chosen date; a regular weekly listing is not a reserved space for your group. |
| Category Slug | nightlife-and-bars |
| Location | South Lamar |
| Address | 3201 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2409 |
| Longitude | -97.7852 |
| Website Url | [https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/](<https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/>) |
| Booking Text | Ask about lesson participation, age restrictions and group admission before going. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Confirm lesson fees, dance-hall cover and food separately. |
| Cost Label | Lesson / show fees |
| Duration Text | Allow a lesson plus the evening set |
| Opening Hours Text | Regular two-step/swing lessons Wednesday–Saturday 20:00–21:00. Check the calendar for restaurant and dance-hall sets. |
| Getting There | Use the dance hall at 3201 South Lamar Boulevard and arrange a road transfer if it does not suit your hotel’s walking route. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Drinks & live music |

##### Food Styles

- Drinks
- Live music

#### Key Facts

- Lessons and dance-hall entry are separate decisions
- Check the selected night
- South Lamar location

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Lesson / show fees |

###### Notes

- Confirm lesson fees, dance-hall cover and food separately.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Regular two-step/swing lessons Wednesday–Saturday 20:00–21:00. Check the calendar for restaurant and dance-hall sets. |

###### Notes

- Allow a lesson plus the evening set

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | The Broken Spoke |
| Address | 3201 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX |

###### Notes

- Use the dance hall at 3201 South Lamar Boulevard and arrange a road transfer if it does not suit your hotel’s walking route.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Ask about lesson participation, age restrictions and group admission before going.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/](<https://www.brokenspokeaustintx.net/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Book a return ride and leave room for the next morning’s race travel. |

### Barton Springs Pool

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Barton Springs Pool |
| Status | published |
| Description | Give yourself time for a swim and a change of clothes before the next outing. Barton Springs is an outdoor pool, so check current closures before leaving your hotel. Thursday’s long cleaning closure matters for race-week planning: choose a different daytime activity on 22 October. Bring swimwear, a towel and water in a resealable plastic container. Food, alcohol, glass, pets and coolers are not permitted inside. |
| Category Slug | adventure-active-and-sport |
| Location | Zilker Park |
| Address | 2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2641092 |
| Longitude | -97.7712721 |
| Website Url | [https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs-pool](<https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs-pool>) |
| Booking Text | Buy admission through ATXSwims or at the pool. Check closures on the day. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Non-resident adult admission $9; resident adult $5. Check eligibility and other age bands when buying. |
| Cost Label | Adult visitor $9 |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours plus changing |
| Opening Hours Text | Normally 05:00–22:00; Thursday closed 09:00–19:00 for cleaning. Lifeguarded hours normally start at 08:00, or 19:00 Thursday. |
| Getting There | Use the north entrance at William Barton Drive or the signed south entrance on Azie Morton Road. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Thursday daytime cleaning closure
- Choose lifeguarded hours
- No food, alcohol or glass

#### Requirements

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Bags | No food, coolers, alcohol, glass or pets. |
| Access | Check same-day pool closures. |

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Adult visitor $9 |

###### Notes

- Non-resident adult admission $9; resident adult $5. Check eligibility and other age bands when buying.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Normally 05:00–22:00; Thursday closed 09:00–19:00 for cleaning. Lifeguarded hours normally start at 08:00, or 19:00 Thursday. |

###### Notes

- Allow 1–2 hours plus changing

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Barton Springs Pool |
| Address | 2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746 |

###### Notes

- Use the north entrance at William Barton Drive or the signed south entrance on Azie Morton Road.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Buy admission through ATXSwims or at the pool. Check closures on the day.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs-pool](<https://www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs-pool>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow time to change and reach your hotel or transport departure after swimming. |

### Texas State Capitol

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Texas State Capitol |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose a guided introduction to Texas government and the building, or allow a quieter self-guided visit around your other plans. A tour takes about 40 minutes; leave extra time for entering the building and finding the meeting point. Guided tours leave from the South Foyer. Use the current visitor-entry directions before walking around to your tour. This is an easy pairing with the Bullock Museum on a free city day, with lunch and the walk between them planned separately. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Capitol complex |
| Address | 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.27472 |
| Longitude | -97.74056 |
| Website Url | [https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html](<https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html>) |
| Booking Text | Groups larger than ten should call ahead to reserve. Check closures and visitor access before travelling. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Guided Capitol tours are free. |
| Cost Label | Free tours |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes |
| Opening Hours Text | Guided tours Monday–Saturday 09:00–16:15; Sunday 12:00–16:15. Self-guided building hours Monday–Friday 07:00–20:00, weekends 09:00–20:00. |
| Getting There | The map marks the Capitol building. Follow current entry signs, then meet guided tours in the South Foyer. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Free guided tours
- Tour meeting point inside South Foyer
- Group reservations for more than ten

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free tours |

###### Notes

- Guided Capitol tours are free.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Guided tours Monday–Saturday 09:00–16:15; Sunday 12:00–16:15. Self-guided building hours Monday–Friday 07:00–20:00, weekends 09:00–20:00. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Texas State Capitol |
| Address | 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX |

###### Notes

- The map marks the Capitol building. Follow current entry signs, then meet guided tours in the South Foyer.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Groups larger than ten should call ahead to reserve. Check closures and visitor access before travelling.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html](<https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow time to return to your hotel before the shuttle departure; pair with Bullock only if your day is free. |

### Bullock Texas State History Museum

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Bullock Texas State History Museum |
| Status | published |
| Description | Set aside an unhurried museum visit when you want an indoor alternative to the circuit and outdoor sightseeing. The galleries occupy three floors; choose a film as an extra only if its showtime fits your day. Buy for the date you will actually visit. The museum’s ticket policy does not offer refunds, and films are separate from gallery admission. Pair it with the Capitol on a free city day rather than trying to fit both before a fixed race transfer. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Capitol district |
| Address | 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2802 |
| Longitude | -97.7388 |
| Website Url | [https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/](<https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/>) |
| Booking Text | Tickets are date-specific and non-refundable; check rescheduling terms before purchase. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Adult museum admission $22; concessions $18; ages 6–17 $16; ages five and under free. Online orders add $1 per ticket and $2 per transaction. Films cost extra. |
| Cost Label | Adult $22 + online fees |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours; add time for a film |
| Opening Hours Text | Daily 10:00–17:00, with specified holiday closures. |
| Getting There | Use 1800 N. Congress Avenue. Check the museum’s parking and accessibility directions for your arrival. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Gallery and film tickets are separate
- Date-specific admission
- Online booking fees apply

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Adult $22 + online fees |

###### Notes

- Adult museum admission $22; concessions $18; ages 6–17 $16; ages five and under free. Online orders add $1 per ticket and $2 per transaction. Films cost extra.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Daily 10:00–17:00, with specified holiday closures. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours; add time for a film

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Bullock Texas State History Museum |
| Address | 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Use 1800 N. Congress Avenue. Check the museum’s parking and accessibility directions for your arrival.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Tickets are date-specific and non-refundable; check rescheduling terms before purchase.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/](<https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Keep time for the walk or ride back to your base before any evening reservation. |

### Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching |
| Status | published |
| Description | Make this a flexible waterfront evening rather than a guaranteed wildlife show. Bat emergence varies with weather and season, and the late-October Grand Prix falls after the strongest viewing period described by local conservation guidance. Check the current outlook before setting off. Use open public viewing areas and keep pedestrian access clear. A quiet riverside walk can still be worthwhile if few bats appear; do not promise your group a mass emergence at a fixed sunset time. |
| Category Slug | landmarks-and-gardens |
| Location | Lady Bird Lake |
| Address | Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin, TX |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2606240627 |
| Longitude | -97.7454471588 |
| Website Url | [https://www.austinbats.org/plan](<https://www.austinbats.org/plan>) |
| Booking Text | Check current viewing advice. A boat tour requires a separate operator booking and departure point. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Public bridge-side viewing has no admission ticket. Parking and any separately booked boat tour cost extra. |
| Cost Label | Free public viewing |
| Duration Text | Allow a flexible hour around dusk |
| Opening Hours Text | Outdoor viewing depends on dusk, weather and seasonal bat activity; no guaranteed performance time. |
| Getting There | The pin marks the Congress Avenue Bridge area. Follow current public paths and viewing signs; it is not a boat boarding point. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Late-October sightings are uncertain
- No guaranteed emergence time
- Bridge-area pin, not a boat departure

#### Requirements

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Season | Late October is outside the strongest viewing period; sightings depend on weather. |
| Conduct | Do not shine lights at, handle or disturb the bats. |

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free public viewing |

###### Notes

- Public bridge-side viewing has no admission ticket. Parking and any separately booked boat tour cost extra.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Outdoor viewing depends on dusk, weather and seasonal bat activity; no guaranteed performance time. |

###### Notes

- Allow a flexible hour around dusk

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching |
| Address | Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin, TX |

###### Notes

- The pin marks the Congress Avenue Bridge area. Follow current public paths and viewing signs; it is not a boat boarding point.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Check current viewing advice. A boat tour requires a separate operator booking and departure point.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.austinbats.org/plan](<https://www.austinbats.org/plan>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Choose your hotel return before dusk; carry enough phone charge to find your pickup after dark. |

### Williams Austin Fan Zone

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Williams Austin Fan Zone |
| Status | published |
| Description | Williams turns 800 Congress into a place to try the sport as well as follow the team. Drive a virtual lap of COTA, test your reactions or explore how a wind tunnel changes the way an object behaves. The full-size FW48 show car wears the special Marvel’s Doomsday livery, while the Austin comic and event merchandise give the stop a character of its own. The live Q&As are the week’s fixed appointments: Alex Albon on Wednesday at 17:25; Luke Browning on Thursday at 11:00; James Vowles on Thursday at 18:00; and Damon Hill on Friday at 10:00. The sessions share the fan zone’s free-entry format and can fill quickly. Williams app registration is required before arrival. Away from the stage, there is a Komatsu truck simulator and a Zoox display, with an Austin-designed poster by Cat Barrera. It makes a useful daytime anchor on Congress Avenue, particularly before the race days draw you out to COTA. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | Downtown · 800 Congress |
| Address | 800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2702247 |
| Longitude | -97.7425034 |
| Website Url | [https://www.williamsf1.com/articles/2a492faf-d8de-4164-875c-9d8c9155f16d/atlassian-williams-f1-team-fan-zone-presented-by-kraken-returns-to-austin-in-2026](<https://www.williamsf1.com/articles/2a492faf-d8de-4164-875c-9d8c9155f16d/atlassian-williams-f1-team-fan-zone-presented-by-kraken-returns-to-austin-in-2026>) |
| Booking Text | Free entry with a Williams ID registered in the Williams app. Q&A sessions have limited capacity; announced start times do not guarantee entry, autographs or individual meetings. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Free entry; download the Williams app and register before visiting. Merchandise and purchases cost extra. |
| Cost Label | Free entry · registration required |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes, plus queues; appearance timing is separate. |
| Opening Hours Text | 19–24 October 2026. Monday–Wednesday 11:00–19:00; Thursday–Saturday 10:00–19:00. Q&As: Albon Wed 17:25; Browning Thu 11:00; Vowles Thu 18:00; Hill Fri 10:00. |
| Getting There | Head to 800 Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin and follow fan-zone entry signs. Arrange accessible entry with the organiser if needed. A COTA shuttle ticket does not include a transfer to this venue. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- 19–24 October 2026 only
- Free with Williams app registration
- Albon and Vowles appearance times to be announced

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free entry · registration required |

###### Notes

- Free entry; download the Williams app and register before visiting. Merchandise and purchases cost extra.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | 19–24 October 2026. Monday–Wednesday 11:00–19:00; Thursday–Saturday 10:00–19:00. Q&As: Albon Wed 17:25; Browning Thu 11:00; Vowles Thu 18:00; Hill Fri 10:00. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes, plus queues; appearance timing is separate.

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Williams Austin Fan Zone |
| Address | 800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Head to 800 Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin and follow fan-zone entry signs. Arrange accessible entry with the organiser if needed. A COTA shuttle ticket does not include a transfer to this venue.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Free entry with a Williams ID registered in the Williams app. Q&A sessions have limited capacity; announced start times do not guarantee entry, autographs or individual meetings.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.williamsf1.com/articles/2a492faf-d8de-4164-875c-9d8c9155f16d/atlassian-williams-f1-team-fan-zone-presented-by-kraken-returns-to-austin-in-2026](<https://www.williamsf1.com/articles/2a492faf-d8de-4164-875c-9d8c9155f16d/atlassian-williams-f1-team-fan-zone-presented-by-kraken-returns-to-austin-in-2026>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | A Monday–Wednesday visit leaves race days free. For a Thursday–Saturday visit, allow time to reach your separate COTA transport departure; the fan zone closes at 19:00. |

### Red Bull Austin Race Nights

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Red Bull Austin Race Nights |
| Status | published |
| Description | Spend an evening with racing simulators, a pit-stop challenge, replica garage and team merchandise at 1501 E 7th Street. Food and drink are available separately. The organiser advertises appearances involving the Red Bull and Racing Bulls teams, but individual drivers and appearance times are not yet announced. Do not plan this as a guaranteed driver meeting. Choose the city evening as an alternative to staying late at COTA; a circuit concert and return journey may leave no time before closing. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | East Austin · East 7th Street |
| Address | 1501 E 7th Street, Austin, TX |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2640243 |
| Longitude | -97.7269893 |
| Website Url | [https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-austin-race-nights/](<https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-austin-race-nights/>) |
| Booking Text | Check Red Bull’s event page for entry arrangements and appearance updates. The event becomes 18+ at 20:00; check identification requirements before going. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Free admission; food, drinks and merchandise cost extra. |
| Cost Label | Free entry |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes, plus queues; under-18s must leave before the 20:00 age restriction. |
| Opening Hours Text | 22–25 October 2026: 16:00–22:00 daily. All ages until 20:00; 18+ from 20:00. Austin local time. |
| Getting There | Use 1501 E 7th Street in East Austin and follow event signage. Confirm accessible entry with the organiser. Arrange a legal nearby pickup separately from any COTA shuttle booking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- 22–25 October 2026 · 16:00–22:00
- 18+ from 20:00
- Driver names and appearance times to be announced

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free entry |

###### Notes

- Free admission; food, drinks and merchandise cost extra.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | 22–25 October 2026: 16:00–22:00 daily. All ages until 20:00; 18+ from 20:00. Austin local time. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes, plus queues; under-18s must leave before the 20:00 age restriction.

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Red Bull Austin Race Nights |
| Address | 1501 E 7th Street, Austin, TX |

###### Notes

- Use 1501 E 7th Street in East Austin and follow event signage. Confirm accessible entry with the organiser. Arrange a legal nearby pickup separately from any COTA shuttle booking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Check Red Bull’s event page for entry arrangements and appearance updates. The event becomes 18+ at 20:00; check identification requirements before going.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-austin-race-nights/](<https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-austin-race-nights/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Plan a separate city journey home. After COTA, allow for the circuit exit, your shuttle queue and the transfer across Austin; entry before 22:00 is not assured. |

### Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA |
| Status | published |
| Description | Grand PrixView Thursday opens the COTA campus for displays, shops, activities and F1 Academy action before the three Grand Prix days. A pit-lane walk runs 14:00–16:00 for Thursday ticket holders. Check the organiser’s assembly instructions before arrival. Enter through Grand Plaza and follow the organiser’s pit-walk instructions. This is a spectator visit, not a promise of paddock access, garage entry, an autograph or a driver meeting. Check your hospitality package separately for any additional entitlement. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | Circuit of the Americas |
| Address | 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, TX 78617 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.13176 |
| Longitude | -97.639651 |
| Website Url | [https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/49147107074196-What-is-Grand-PrixView-Thursday](<https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/49147107074196-What-is-Grand-PrixView-Thursday>) |
| Booking Text | Claim or buy your Thursday ticket through COTA’s official instructions. Do not arrive with only a weekend race ticket. COTALAND admission is separate. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Separate Thursday ticket required. Eligible three-day tickets bought directly from COTA can claim a separate free Thursday ticket; otherwise select the Thursday offer with the organiser. |
| Cost Label | Separate Thursday admission |
| Duration Text | The pit-lane walk window is 14:00–16:00; allow extra time for arrival, entry and assembly. |
| Opening Hours Text | Thursday 22 October 2026: gates open 11:30; pit-lane walk 14:00–16:00. Austin local time. Follow staff instructions for assembly. |
| Getting There | Enter through Grand Plaza. Thursday tickets include parking in Lots F and H; Premium Garage parking costs extra. Weekend parking passes do not apply on Thursday. Follow the Thursday ticket’s road and arrival instructions, not the map pin. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- 22 October 2026 only
- Separate Thursday ticket required
- Pit-lane walk 14:00–16:00

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Separate Thursday admission |

###### Notes

- Separate Thursday ticket required. Eligible three-day tickets bought directly from COTA can claim a separate free Thursday ticket; otherwise select the Thursday offer with the organiser.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Thursday 22 October 2026: gates open 11:30; pit-lane walk 14:00–16:00. Austin local time. Follow staff instructions for assembly. |

###### Notes

- The pit-lane walk window is 14:00–16:00; allow extra time for arrival, entry and assembly.

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA |
| Address | 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, TX 78617 |

###### Notes

- Enter through Grand Plaza. Thursday tickets include parking in Lots F and H; Premium Garage parking costs extra. Weekend parking passes do not apply on Thursday. Follow the Thursday ticket’s road and arrival instructions, not the map pin.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Claim or buy your Thursday ticket through COTA’s official instructions. Do not arrive with only a weekend race ticket. COTALAND admission is separate.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/49147107074196-What-is-Grand-PrixView-Thursday](<https://help.thecircuit.com/hc/en-us/articles/49147107074196-What-is-Grand-PrixView-Thursday>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Arrange Thursday travel separately. Do not assume the Friday–Sunday race shuttle runs on Thursday; confirm your outward and return service before booking. |

### Jo’s Coffee · Downtown

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Jo’s Coffee · Downtown |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose coffee and breakfast at the Downtown branch, or return for a casual lunch. This is the restaurant on West 2nd Street, separate from Jo’s South Congress location. Weekend opening is later than weekday opening. Work back from your shuttle departure before committing to breakfast here; a sit-down meal, payment and the onward journey all need time. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | Downtown · Second Street |
| Address | 242 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.265017 |
| Longitude | -97.746089 |
| Website Url | [https://www.joscoffee.com/downtown-jos](<https://www.joscoffee.com/downtown-jos>) |
| Booking Text | Use the Downtown menu or pickup-order link, checking the collection time before payment. Do not assume a table or immediate service on race mornings. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Order from the current branch menu. Food and drinks are priced separately; allow for tax and any gratuity. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 30–60 minutes, plus queues and onward travel |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Friday 07:00–18:00; Saturday–Sunday 08:00–18:00. Confirm F1-week changes. |
| Getting There | Head to 242 W 2nd Street. This branch is not at Waterloo Park; plan the onward walk or ride to your shuttle departure separately. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Jo’s Coffee · Downtown — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 07:00 |
| Closes | 18:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5

###### Jo’s Coffee · Downtown — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 08:00 |
| Closes | 18:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 6
- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| American |

##### Food Styles

- Breakfast
- Coffee
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Downtown branch on West 2nd Street
- 07:00 weekdays; 08:00 weekends
- Coffee and all-day breakfast

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Order from the current branch menu. Food and drinks are priced separately; allow for tax and any gratuity.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Friday 07:00–18:00; Saturday–Sunday 08:00–18:00. Confirm F1-week changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 30–60 minutes, plus queues and onward travel

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Jo’s Coffee · Downtown |
| Address | 242 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Head to 242 W 2nd Street. This branch is not at Waterloo Park; plan the onward walk or ride to your shuttle departure separately.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the Downtown menu or pickup-order link, checking the collection time before payment. Do not assume a table or immediate service on race mornings.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.joscoffee.com/downtown-jos](<https://www.joscoffee.com/downtown-jos>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | If your group needs to leave before weekend opening, arrange breakfast at your hotel or a pickup that fits your departure instead. |

### Veracruz All Natural · The LINE

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Veracruz All Natural · The LINE |
| Status | published |
| Description | Try Mexican tacos, queso and fresh juice at the Downtown branch inside The LINE. Reach it through the hotel lobby or from Congress Avenue; the takeaway window, patio and indoor dining give your group different ways to stop. A meal here is a separate purchase, including for hotel guests. Keep breakfast tied to your circuit departure and confirm the kitchen’s final orders before planning dinner after COTA. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | Downtown · Congress Avenue |
| Address | 111 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2626651 |
| Longitude | -97.7436224 |
| Website Url | [https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/veracruz-all-natural/](<https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/veracruz-all-natural/>) |
| Booking Text | Follow The LINE branch’s ordering link and check pickup times. Ask staff about dietary requirements before ordering. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Choose from the branch’s current food menu; drinks and extras are separate. Allow for tax and any gratuity. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 30–60 minutes, plus the ordering queue |
| Opening Hours Text | Opens daily at 07:00. Confirm last food orders before an evening visit; plan dinner before 21:00. |
| Getting There | The pin identifies The LINE building. Use the lobby or the Congress Avenue takeaway window below the large mural; this is not the Webberville branch. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Mexican |

##### Food Styles

- Tacos
- Breakfast
- Takeaway

#### Key Facts

- The LINE branch, not Webberville
- Opens at 07:00
- Confirm evening kitchen cutoff

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Choose from the branch’s current food menu; drinks and extras are separate. Allow for tax and any gratuity.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Opens daily at 07:00. Confirm last food orders before an evening visit; plan dinner before 21:00. |

###### Notes

- Allow 30–60 minutes, plus the ordering queue

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Veracruz All Natural · The LINE |
| Address | 111 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- The pin identifies The LINE building. Use the lobby or the Congress Avenue takeaway window below the large mural; this is not the Webberville branch.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Follow The LINE branch’s ordering link and check pickup times. Ask staff about dietary requirements before ordering.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/veracruz-all-natural/](<https://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/veracruz-all-natural/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow time to reach Waterloo Park or your chosen circuit departure. After racing, confirm the kitchen is still serving before leaving your hotel for dinner. |

### Bouldin Creek Cafe

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Bouldin Creek Cafe |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose a meat-free meal at this vegetarian and vegan café. It gives a mixed group a useful alternative to Austin’s barbecue stops, with coffee and food prepared in-house. Use the café’s waitlist and ordering links to plan your arrival. For food allergies, call the café before ordering rather than relying on a dish name or a vegetarian label. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | South Austin · Bouldin Creek |
| Address | 1900 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2464928 |
| Longitude | -97.7567904 |
| Website Url | [https://bouldincreekcafe.com/](<https://bouldincreekcafe.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Check the current waitlist before setting out. Telephone 512-416-1601 for allergy questions; a waitlist entry is not a guaranteed seating time. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Use the current menu for food and drink prices. Check any service charge, tax and gratuity before completing your order. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes, plus any wait |
| Opening Hours Text | Ordinary hours: Sunday–Thursday 08:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 08:00–23:00. Confirm kitchen hours and F1-week changes. |
| Getting There | Use 1900 South 1st Street, a separate journey from the downtown shuttle departure. Ask the café about accessible seating and entry before travelling if needed. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Bouldin Creek Cafe — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 08:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 7

###### Bouldin Creek Cafe — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 08:00 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Vegetarian |

##### Food Styles

- Vegan options
- Coffee
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Vegetarian and vegan food
- South 1st Street branch
- Call ahead about food allergies

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Use the current menu for food and drink prices. Check any service charge, tax and gratuity before completing your order.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Ordinary hours: Sunday–Thursday 08:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 08:00–23:00. Confirm kitchen hours and F1-week changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes, plus any wait

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Bouldin Creek Cafe |
| Address | 1900 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704 |

###### Notes

- Use 1900 South 1st Street, a separate journey from the downtown shuttle departure. Ask the café about accessible seating and entry before travelling if needed.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Check the current waitlist before setting out. Telephone 512-416-1601 for allergy questions; a waitlist entry is not a guaranteed seating time.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://bouldincreekcafe.com/](<https://bouldincreekcafe.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Leave time for the return across town. For an early COTA departure, choose a breakfast plan that works before the café’s 08:00 opening. |

### Launderette

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Launderette |
| Status | published |
| Description | Book a table for globally influenced cooking in the Holly neighbourhood. Choose the dining room, bar seating or covered patio through the restaurant’s reservation system. Lunch and brunch begin at 11:00, so this is a free-day meal rather than an early race breakfast. A dinner reservation works best when your group is already back in Austin; leave generous room for COTA exit and shuttle queues. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | East Austin · Holly |
| Address | 2115 Holly Street, Austin, TX 78702 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2518902 |
| Longitude | -97.7227868 |
| Website Url | [https://launderetteaustin.com/](<https://launderetteaustin.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve using the restaurant’s current booking link and select your actual travel date. Check cancellation terms before confirming. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Menu examples: Plancha Burger $18; whole branzino $44. Drinks, other courses, tax and gratuity add to the total. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Dinner daily 17:00–22:00. Weekday lunch and Saturday–Sunday brunch 11:00–14:15. Confirm your reservation and last orders. |
| Getting There | Head to 2115 Holly Street. Arrange your East Austin transfer separately; follow the restaurant’s arrival instructions and request accessible seating when booking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Launderette — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | dinner |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7

###### Launderette — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 11:00 |
| Closes | 14:15 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | lunch |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5

###### Launderette — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 11:00 |
| Closes | 14:15 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | brunch |

###### Days Iso

- 6
- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| International |

##### Food Styles

- Dinner
- Weekend brunch
- Table service

#### Key Facts

- Dinner reservations available
- Lunch and brunch start at 11:00
- Dining room, bar or covered patio

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Menu examples: Plancha Burger $18; whole branzino $44. Drinks, other courses, tax and gratuity add to the total.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Dinner daily 17:00–22:00. Weekday lunch and Saturday–Sunday brunch 11:00–14:15. Confirm your reservation and last orders. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Launderette |
| Address | 2115 Holly Street, Austin, TX 78702 |

###### Notes

- Head to 2115 Holly Street. Arrange your East Austin transfer separately; follow the restaurant’s arrival instructions and request accessible seating when booking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve using the restaurant’s current booking link and select your actual travel date. Check cancellation terms before confirming.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://launderetteaustin.com/](<https://launderetteaustin.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Agree a legal pickup point after dinner. Avoid a fixed early table after racing unless you can comfortably absorb the circuit exit and return journey. |

### The Roosevelt Room

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Roosevelt Room |
| Status | published |
| Description | Choose cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and bar food in the Warehouse District. Reserve ahead for a planned visit; walk-ins join the in-person waitlist when seating is full. Age rules matter: guests aged 17 and under must be with a parent or legal guardian and leave before 19:00. Guests aged 18–20 need an accompanying qualifying parent, legal guardian or spouse aged over 21, with proof of the relationship. Confirm requirements directly before bringing younger guests. |
| Category Slug | nightlife-and-bars |
| Location | Downtown · Warehouse District |
| Address | 307 W 5th Street, Unit B, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.267708 |
| Longitude | -97.74627 |
| Website Url | [https://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/](<https://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve for a known arrival time; parties of 11 or more use the group enquiry. Check age rules and booking terms. Walk-in waitlists are joined in person. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Selected happy-hour cocktails are $12 from 15:00–18:00. Check the current menu for other drinks and food; tax and gratuity are extra. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes |
| Opening Hours Text | Sunday–Wednesday 15:00–00:00; Thursday–Saturday 15:00–02:00 next day. Food ends at 00:00 Sunday–Wednesday and 01:30 Thursday–Saturday. |
| Getting There | Use 307 W 5th Street, Unit B. There is no on-site parking; arrange a separate downtown arrival and legal pickup. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### The Roosevelt Room — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 15:00 |
| Closes | 00:00 |
| Closes Next Day | Yes |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 7

###### The Roosevelt Room — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 15:00 |
| Closes | 02:00 |
| Closes Next Day | Yes |
| Kind | venue-hours |

###### Days Iso

- 4
- 5
- 6

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Bar food |

##### Food Styles

- Cocktails
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Late food

#### Key Facts

- Non-alcoholic cocktails available
- Age restrictions apply
- Food cutoff is earlier than Thursday–Saturday closing

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Selected happy-hour cocktails are $12 from 15:00–18:00. Check the current menu for other drinks and food; tax and gratuity are extra.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Sunday–Wednesday 15:00–00:00; Thursday–Saturday 15:00–02:00 next day. Food ends at 00:00 Sunday–Wednesday and 01:30 Thursday–Saturday. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | The Roosevelt Room |
| Address | 307 W 5th Street, Unit B, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Use 307 W 5th Street, Unit B. There is no on-site parking; arrange a separate downtown arrival and legal pickup.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve for a known arrival time; parties of 11 or more use the group enquiry. Check age rules and booking terms. Walk-in waitlists are joined in person.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/](<https://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Keep the return to your accommodation separate from COTA shuttles. A late bar closing does not guarantee a table or extend the kitchen’s final orders. |

### Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin |
| Status | published |
| Description | Step into the Mercedes fan experience on Congress Avenue during 22–25 October. The team announces F1 simulators, a chance to try a pit-stop mechanic challenge on a real F1 car, historic team memorabilia and a 2026 Mercedes show car. The Mercedes-Benz MANUFAKTUR display, AMG GT 4-Door Coupé and Trackside with Meta AI activation add technology and road-car experiences alongside the racing. Entry is free. Food vendors and the team store are separate purchases; daily giveaways have their own eligibility and participation conditions. Opening hours, registration arrangements and age restrictions have not yet been published by the team, so check those before setting out. No driver attendance or appointment is announced. Thursday is the simplest fit for a city-based arrival day once your opening-time check is complete. Choose it instead of a fixed circuit activity if your available hours overlap. On Friday–Sunday, allow for the full COTA exit and city journey; do not assume the hub will still be open after the concerts. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | Downtown · Congress Avenue |
| Address | 400 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.26648099999999 |
| Longitude | -97.743856 |
| Website Url | [https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/mercedes-f1-to-take-over-downtown-austin-with-landmark-free-fan-hub](<https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/mercedes-f1-to-take-over-downtown-austin-with-landmark-free-fan-hub>) |
| Booking Text | Check the official team announcement for opening hours, registration and entry requirements. No personal driver meeting is included or announced. Simulator and pit-stop participation may involve queues; confirm any age or access conditions with staff. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Free entry. Food, drinks and merchandise cost extra; giveaway entry is not guaranteed race admission. |
| Cost Label | Free entry |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes once opening hours are announced, plus queues |
| Opening Hours Text | 22–25 October 2026. Daily opening and closing times to be confirmed; check the team before travel. |
| Getting There | Head to 400 Congress Avenue and follow the temporary Fan Hub signs. This is the surface event site, not the Frost Bank building at 401 Congress. Arrange a legal nearby pickup separately. Confirm the accessible entrance and simulator/pit-stop participation with the organiser; a standard parking listing does not establish event access or parking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- 22–25 October · opening hours to be confirmed
- Free entry; purchases are separate
- No driver appointment announced

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free entry |

###### Notes

- Free entry. Food, drinks and merchandise cost extra; giveaway entry is not guaranteed race admission.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | 22–25 October 2026. Daily opening and closing times to be confirmed; check the team before travel. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes once opening hours are announced, plus queues

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin |
| Address | 400 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Head to 400 Congress Avenue and follow the temporary Fan Hub signs. This is the surface event site, not the Frost Bank building at 401 Congress. Arrange a legal nearby pickup separately. Confirm the accessible entrance and simulator/pit-stop participation with the organiser; a standard parking listing does not establish event access or parking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Check the official team announcement for opening hours, registration and entry requirements. No personal driver meeting is included or announced. Simulator and pit-stop participation may involve queues; confirm any age or access conditions with staff.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/mercedes-f1-to-take-over-downtown-austin-with-landmark-free-fan-hub](<https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/news/mercedes-f1-to-take-over-downtown-austin-with-landmark-free-fan-hub>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Arrange the separate city journey to your hotel. A COTA shuttle pass does not cover this Fan Hub visit. Leave time for your next booking and confirm closing hours before attempting a visit after returning from the circuit. |

### Road to the Race · The Long Center

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Road to the Race · The Long Center |
| Status | published |
| Description | Spend Wednesday evening at the Long Center before the Grand Prix weekend. Road to the Race brings an announced 100-plus hypercars and supercars, Formula 1 display cars, live entertainment, racing simulators and a planned C-130J flyover to the terrace and grounds. The evening then continues inside with a live charity auction supporting the Long Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center. The organiser has not announced named F1 drivers. General Admission includes the outdoor showcase, entertainment, simulators and charity auction. Food and drinks are purchased separately. Limited VIP admission adds the climate-controlled Kodosky Lounge, open bar, light bites, an elevated event view and reserved front-row auction seating. Wear cocktail or upscale evening attire. Each guest needs a separate event ticket; check the current ticket total, fees and age conditions before payment. A paid GA ticket includes an entry into a draw for two three-day COTA General Admission tickets. This is a competition, not Grand Prix admission included with your evening ticket. Auction bids, purchases and any won experiences have separate conditions. Build this around a Wednesday arrival or extended stay. The standard four-night trip begins Thursday, so attending requires an earlier hotel or campsite arrangement; Wednesday campsite access is a separate product. If you want to exhibit a vehicle, obtain organiser approval and staging instructions: accepted cars must arrive with no more than a quarter tank, hand over keys, and remain until the event ends at 21:30. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | South bank · Long Center |
| Address | 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.259982 |
| Longitude | -97.751079 |
| Website Url | [https://events.theexoticsnetwork.com/road-to-the-race](<https://events.theexoticsnetwork.com/road-to-the-race>) |
| Booking Text | Use the official event page to select GA or VIP and confirm the final ticket price, age restrictions, ID requirements, cancellation and accessibility arrangements. Cocktail or upscale evening attire. The paid-GA ticket draw does not include guaranteed race admission. Exhibiting a vehicle requires separate organiser approval. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Separate GA or VIP ticket required for every guest. Check current ticket prices and fees. GA food/drinks and auction bids are extra; VIP includes an open bar and light bites. |
| Cost Label | Separate event ticket |
| Opening Hours Text | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 17:00–21:30 CDT. Follow your ticket for entry and auction arrangements. |
| Getting There | Use 701 W. Riverside Drive and the entry instructions on your event ticket. Riverside construction restrictions may change phase on 21 October: check the venue’s current road notice before driving. The venue recommends the Palmer Events Center garage entrance on Barton Springs Road at 900 Barton Springs Road during construction; its normal cashless price is USD 12 unless event rates are posted. Follow event instructions for any permitted Circular Drive pickup. For step-free entry, contact Guest Services about the ground-floor entrance left of the Grand Staircase, lifts and your event route; no event-wide access guarantee is implied. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- 21 October · 17:00–21:30
- GA and VIP have different food and seating inclusions
- Roadworks may change on the event date

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Separate event ticket |

###### Notes

- Separate GA or VIP ticket required for every guest. Check current ticket prices and fees. GA food/drinks and auction bids are extra; VIP includes an open bar and light bites.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 17:00–21:30 CDT. Follow your ticket for entry and auction arrangements. |

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Road to the Race · The Long Center |
| Address | 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 |

###### Notes

- Use 701 W. Riverside Drive and the entry instructions on your event ticket. Riverside construction restrictions may change phase on 21 October: check the venue’s current road notice before driving. The venue recommends the Palmer Events Center garage entrance on Barton Springs Road at 900 Barton Springs Road during construction; its normal cashless price is USD 12 unless event rates are posted. Follow event instructions for any permitted Circular Drive pickup. For step-free entry, contact Guest Services about the ground-floor entrance left of the Grand Staircase, lifts and your event route; no event-wide access guarantee is implied.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the official event page to select GA or VIP and confirm the final ticket price, age restrictions, ID requirements, cancellation and accessibility arrangements. Cocktail or upscale evening attire. The paid-GA ticket draw does not include guaranteed race admission. Exhibiting a vehicle requires separate organiser approval.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://events.theexoticsnetwork.com/road-to-the-race](<https://events.theexoticsnetwork.com/road-to-the-race>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Pre-arrange a permitted pickup or check your final CapMetro connection before attending. Use the current road notice and event steward instructions; the usual Circular Drive loading zone may be affected. Allow time to leave the auction and collect bags before your 21:30 return. This is city transport, separate from COTA shuttles. |

### K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing |
| Status | published |
| Description | The lap time is yours to chase at K1 Speed. This North Austin indoor circuit puts electric karts through an 11-turn course, with tight hairpins demanding a different approach from the faster sweepers. It is a chance to work on the braking points and lines you have been watching at COTA, then return for another attempt. Adult and junior karts give families a way into the activity, although the two groups race in different sessions. For friends travelling together, the individual lap records make a more meaningful contest than simply buying the same number of races. The Paddock Lounge and arcade provide something to do between turns on track. K1 is a useful hands-on addition to this particular trip because COTA’s karting is closed throughout Grand Prix week. A Tuesday afternoon or an extra day after the race gives it more breathing room than a dash north after a circuit concert. Ordinary race purchases join the walk-in queue; a prepaid package does not secure a starting time. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | North Austin · McHale Court |
| Address | 2500 McHale Court, Austin, TX 78758 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.384585 |
| Longitude | -97.721313 |
| Website Url | [https://www.k1speed.com/austin-location.html](<https://www.k1speed.com/austin-location.html>) |
| Booking Text | Online race purchases are first-come, first-served, not timed reservations. Groups of eight or more can request a reserved event. Junior minimum height 48 in; adult 58 in, subject to safe fit and staff approval. Adult and junior races are separate. Under-18 waivers require a parent or guardian. Online sales are final except where prohibited; refunds take the form of a K1 gift card. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | One race USD 29; two USD 54; three USD 69, per person. A required annual licence costs USD 8.50 for racers without a current membership. Applicable taxes and fees are extra. Speedpass USD 69 includes two races, licence and T-shirt. |
| Cost Label | From USD 29 per race |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for check-in, briefing and races, plus queues |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday 12:00–22:00; Friday 12:00–00:00; Saturday 10:00–00:00; Sunday 10:00–22:00. Private events may change access. |
| Getting There | Use the McHale Court venue and its on-site parking. The entrance has steps; ask the front desk on 512-271-5475 for the step-free entrance and kart transfer/participation arrangements needed by your party. North Austin needs a local drive or planned transit connection from Downtown; allow for event traffic. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

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| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 00:00 |
| Closes Next Day | Yes |

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| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 00:00 |
| Closes Next Day | Yes |

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| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

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#### Key Facts

- From USD 29 per race
- Monday–Thursday 12:00–22:00; Friday 12:00–00:00; Saturday 10:00–00:00; Sunday 10:00–22:00. Private events may change access.

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | From USD 29 per race |

###### Notes

- One race USD 29; two USD 54; three USD 69, per person. A required annual licence costs USD 8.50 for racers without a current membership. Applicable taxes and fees are extra. Speedpass USD 69 includes two races, licence and T-shirt.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Thursday 12:00–22:00; Friday 12:00–00:00; Saturday 10:00–00:00; Sunday 10:00–22:00. Private events may change access. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for check-in, briefing and races, plus queues

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing |
| Address | 2500 McHale Court, Austin, TX 78758 |

###### Notes

- Use the McHale Court venue and its on-site parking. The entrance has steps; ask the front desk on 512-271-5475 for the step-free entrance and kart transfer/participation arrangements needed by your party. North Austin needs a local drive or planned transit connection from Downtown; allow for event traffic.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Online race purchases are first-come, first-served, not timed reservations. Groups of eight or more can request a reserved event. Junior minimum height 48 in; adult 58 in, subject to safe fit and staff approval. Adult and junior races are separate. Under-18 waivers require a parent or guardian. Online sales are final except where prohibited; refunds take the form of a K1 gift card.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.k1speed.com/austin-location.html](<https://www.k1speed.com/austin-location.html>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for the race queue before arranging your pickup. Return from McHale Court to your hotel by your chosen city service; leave a generous margin before a timed fan appearance. |

### Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall |
| Status | published |
| Description | Duracell brings a playful version of the paddock to Brazos Hall on the Wednesday before the Grand Prix. The programme mixes live music with radio-controlled racing, a horseshoe challenge and a simulated Battery Bull. A wind-effect photo booth adds a race-inspired picture opportunity, while a digital graffiti wall gives the group something different to try between games. Alex Albon is announced for a special appearance through Duracell’s Williams partnership. His Power Paddock appearance time is still to be announced; it is a different event from the timed Williams Q&A at 800 Congress. Fans interested in seeing him should keep those two opportunities distinct. The host venue puts the party in Austin’s downtown warehouse district, with the main hall’s timber floor and brickwork providing a change from the circuit’s open grounds. It is an easy event to build a Wednesday around once entry arrangements are settled. An earlier visit leaves the evening choice open between Williams’ Q&A and the Long Center car showcase, which start close together. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | Downtown · Fourth and Brazos |
| Address | 204 E 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.265998 |
| Longitude | -97.7418088 |
| Website Url | [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-partnership-with-amazon-duracell-powers-up-austin-ahead-of-f1-weekend-with-high-power-pre-race-celebration-302901857.html](<https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-partnership-with-amazon-duracell-powers-up-austin-ahead-of-f1-weekend-with-high-power-pre-race-celebration-302901857.html>) |
| Booking Text | Follow the official Duracell event updates for entry arrangements, capacity and age restrictions. Albon’s appearance is announced without a time or guaranteed autograph. The separately announced COTA activation on 23–25 October requires race admission. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Use Duracell’s event information for admission, registration and participation conditions; no entrance tariff is stated in its announcement. Prize games have their own eligibility and availability. |
| Cost Label | Entry details from Duracell |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes for the activities, plus any appearance queue |
| Opening Hours Text | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00–20:00 CDT. Alex Albon appearance time to be announced. |
| Getting There | Go to Brazos Hall at Fourth and Brazos and follow the Power Paddock signs. The venue advertises a ground-level loading area and accessible lift; contact the organiser for the guest entrance and access to the specific activities. Use a Downtown walk, local transit connection or legal nearby drop-off. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Entry details from Duracell
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00–20:00 CDT. Alex Albon appearance time to be announced.

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Entry details from Duracell |

###### Notes

- Use Duracell’s event information for admission, registration and participation conditions; no entrance tariff is stated in its announcement. Prize games have their own eligibility and availability.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00–20:00 CDT. Alex Albon appearance time to be announced. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes for the activities, plus any appearance queue

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall |
| Address | 204 E 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Go to Brazos Hall at Fourth and Brazos and follow the Power Paddock signs. The venue advertises a ground-level loading area and accessible lift; contact the organiser for the guest entrance and access to the specific activities. Use a Downtown walk, local transit connection or legal nearby drop-off.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Follow the official Duracell event updates for entry arrangements, capacity and age restrictions. Albon’s appearance is announced without a time or guaranteed autograph. The separately announced COTA activation on 23–25 October requires race admission.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-partnership-with-amazon-duracell-powers-up-austin-ahead-of-f1-weekend-with-high-power-pre-race-celebration-302901857.html](<https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-partnership-with-amazon-duracell-powers-up-austin-ahead-of-f1-weekend-with-high-power-pre-race-celebration-302901857.html>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Arrange your Downtown hotel return or onward city journey. Allow for queues before leaving for another appointment. Albon’s 17:25 Williams Q&A overlaps Road to the Race’s 17:00 opening, so make one your evening anchor. |

### Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Status | published |
| Description | There is more to a Formula 1 team than the view from the grandstand. Pen to Pit Lane brings that working world into focus at the AT&T Conference Center, with Calum Nicholas hosting a panel that includes Yuki Tsunoda. The live Q&A is a chance to hear about the skills and decisions behind a race operation, as well as life inside the sport. Indeed’s contribution makes the evening particularly relevant to students, early-career visitors and anyone considering a move into motorsport. The ticket page advertises complimentary résumé reviews and refreshed professional headshots alongside career expertise and Red Bull refreshments. Bring the questions you want to ask about getting started; this is a useful alternative to a merchandise-led pop-up. The Grand Ballroom is on the University of Texas side of the city, rather than Congress Avenue. Its Thursday evening slot clashes with James Vowles’ 18:00 Williams appearance, so the two talks are alternatives. For a group with different interests, the engineering and careers angle gives this evening a clear identity of its own. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | University area · AT&T Conference Center |
| Address | 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2816295 |
| Longitude | -97.7404408 |
| Website Url | [https://posh.vip/e/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-atx-presented-by-indeed](<https://posh.vip/e/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-atx-presented-by-indeed>) |
| Booking Text | Use the Posh ticket link reached from Red Bull’s official event page. Calum Nicholas hosts and Yuki Tsunoda is named on the panel; no individual meeting or autograph is promised. Check the ticket’s eligibility, check-in and capacity conditions before travel. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | The official linked ticket listing advertises USD 0 entry. Claim the current ticket allocation; capacity and booking conditions apply. Complimentary résumé reviews, headshots and Red Bull refreshments are advertised. |
| Cost Label | Free ticket required |
| Opening Hours Text | Thursday 22 October 2026, 17:30–20:30 CDT. |
| Getting There | Head to the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 University Avenue and follow event signs to the Grand Ballroom, not the separate Zlotnik Ballroom. Ask the venue/event team for the accessible entrance and lift route to the room. Arrange a University-area pickup or a dated CapMetro journey. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | Yes |

#### Key Facts

- Free ticket required
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 17:30–20:30 CDT.

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free ticket required |

###### Notes

- The official linked ticket listing advertises USD 0 entry. Claim the current ticket allocation; capacity and booking conditions apply. Complimentary résumé reviews, headshots and Red Bull refreshments are advertised.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Thursday 22 October 2026, 17:30–20:30 CDT. |

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705 |

###### Notes

- Head to the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 University Avenue and follow event signs to the Grand Ballroom, not the separate Zlotnik Ballroom. Ask the venue/event team for the accessible entrance and lift route to the room. Arrange a University-area pickup or a dated CapMetro journey.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the Posh ticket link reached from Red Bull’s official event page. Calum Nicholas hosts and Yuki Tsunoda is named on the panel; no individual meeting or autograph is promised. Check the ticket’s eligibility, check-in and capacity conditions before travel.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://posh.vip/e/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-atx-presented-by-indeed](<https://posh.vip/e/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-atx-presented-by-indeed>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Plan the return from the conference centre after 20:30. The lecture overlaps Vowles at Williams, 18:00, and is best treated as the main Thursday evening event. |

### Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Status | published |
| Description | A booked simulator session gives you time to get beyond the first unfamiliar lap. At Race Club Austin, full-motion rigs combine direct-drive steering, active brakes and a broad choice of cars and circuits. It is an appealing counterpoint to a crowded team pop-up: the session is about driving, rather than waiting for a brief turn at a demonstration. The menu of experiences runs from touring and GT machinery to formula cars, so a group can share a motorsport interest without all wanting the same car. Thirty minutes offers an introduction; an hour leaves more time to learn the controls and try another run. The Austin branch also offers head-to-head racing and has a local league community. Burnet Road is a deliberate North Austin outing. Tuesday’s evening opening makes it a possible partner to a daytime Williams visit, with a separate journey between them. Keep the actual session availability in view during race week: the ordinary opening timetable is not a reserved place on a simulator. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | North Austin · Burnet Road |
| Address | 13717 Burnet Road, Suite 240, Austin, TX 78727 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.4380003 |
| Longitude | -97.6983043 |
| Website Url | [https://www.raceclubsim.com/locations/austin](<https://www.raceclubsim.com/locations/austin>) |
| Booking Text | Book the Austin branch and session duration. Ask 737-339-6040 about age, pedal reach, seat transfer, motion sensitivity and any assistance before purchasing; the public location page gives no universal participation rule. The selected booking supplies cancellation and rescheduling terms. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Advertised Arrive & Drive: USD 39 for 30 minutes or USD 49 for 60 minutes. Select the Austin session for the full checkout total. The head-to-head price unit and party inclusions require the selected booking details. |
| Cost Label | USD 39 / 30 minutes |
| Duration Text | Allow the booked 30 or 60 minutes plus check-in |
| Opening Hours Text | Tuesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 12:00–22:00; Sunday 12:00–19:00; Monday closed. |
| Getting There | Head to Suite 240 at 13717 Burnet Road, not another Race Club branch. Agree the building entrance and step-free route with the team before arrival if required. Plan a North Austin city connection from your hotel rather than a circuit shuttle. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |

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| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

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###### Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 4

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 19:00 |

###### Days Iso

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#### Key Facts

- USD 39 / 30 minutes
- Tuesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 12:00–22:00; Sunday 12:00–19:00; Monday closed.

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | USD 39 / 30 minutes |

###### Notes

- Advertised Arrive & Drive: USD 39 for 30 minutes or USD 49 for 60 minutes. Select the Austin session for the full checkout total. The head-to-head price unit and party inclusions require the selected booking details.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Tuesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 12:00–22:00; Sunday 12:00–19:00; Monday closed. |

###### Notes

- Allow the booked 30 or 60 minutes plus check-in

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | 13717 Burnet Road, Suite 240, Austin, TX 78727 |

###### Notes

- Head to Suite 240 at 13717 Burnet Road, not another Race Club branch. Agree the building entrance and step-free route with the team before arrival if required. Plan a North Austin city connection from your hotel rather than a circuit shuttle.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Book the Austin branch and session duration. Ask 737-339-6040 about age, pedal reach, seat transfer, motion sensitivity and any assistance before purchasing; the public location page gives no universal participation rule. The selected booking supplies cancellation and rescheduling terms.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.raceclubsim.com/locations/austin](<https://www.raceclubsim.com/locations/austin>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Finish the session and allow time to leave the building before your pickup. Use a separate city journey back to your accommodation, particularly after the evening closing time. |

### One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Status | published |
| Description | One Line makes the virtual circuit part of the outing. Its track selection includes COTA alongside Spa, Daytona and Harris Hill, with cars ranging from formula machinery to GT3, prototypes and touring cars. For a visitor about to watch the Grand Prix, a run around virtual Austin gives the corners a different kind of familiarity. The rigs combine motion systems, racing seats, a proper wheel and pedal setup, and wraparound screens. Settings can be adjusted for newcomers as well as regular sim racers, making a friendly head-to-head session possible without everyone arriving at the same skill level. Coaching and longer sessions offer a more focused option than a quick demonstration lap. The lounge and bar give the visit a social side, but the simulator remains the reason to travel to Tech Ridge. It suits an extra evening or a pre-race session with friends. Tuesday is normally closed, and Friday closing times differ across the venue’s pages, so a dated booking should set the finish of that outing. |
| Category Slug | race-and-circuit |
| Location | North Austin · Tech Ridge |
| Address | 13000 N Interstate Highway 35, Suite 106, Austin, TX 78753 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.4155932 |
| Longitude | -97.6755623 |
| Website Url | [https://onelineracing.com/pages/book-a-race](<https://onelineracing.com/pages/book-a-race>) |
| Booking Text | Walk-ins depend on availability; advance booking is encouraged. Recommended minimum age 12 and height around 5 ft; younger experienced children may be assessed by staff. Equipment limit 300 lb. Ask about safe seat/pedal fit and transfer assistance before booking. Comfortable closed-toe footwear is recommended. Read the selected session’s cancellation terms. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Current advertised sale prices: 30 minutes USD 34.99; one hour USD 49.99; two hours USD 79.99. Checkout sets the final total and available slots. Ask how head-to-head pricing applies to your group. |
| Cost Label | From USD 34.99 / 30 minutes |
| Duration Text | Allow your booked session plus check-in and setup |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday 19:00–22:00; Wednesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Saturday–Sunday 12:00–21:00; Tuesday closed. Friday closing time varies between venue pages; use your session confirmation. |
| Getting There | Use Suite 106 in Tech Ridge Plaza at 13000 N I-35. Arrange the exact entrance and any step-free/seat-transfer requirements with 737-308-6834. This is a North Austin outing; plan the local drive or dated public-transport journey from your accommodation. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 19:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |

###### Days Iso

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#### Key Facts

- From USD 34.99 / 30 minutes
- Monday 19:00–22:00; Wednesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Saturday–Sunday 12:00–21:00; Tuesday closed. Friday closing time varies between venue pages; use your session confirmation.

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | From USD 34.99 / 30 minutes |

###### Notes

- Current advertised sale prices: 30 minutes USD 34.99; one hour USD 49.99; two hours USD 79.99. Checkout sets the final total and available slots. Ask how head-to-head pricing applies to your group.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday 19:00–22:00; Wednesday–Thursday 17:00–21:00; Saturday–Sunday 12:00–21:00; Tuesday closed. Friday closing time varies between venue pages; use your session confirmation. |

###### Notes

- Allow your booked session plus check-in and setup

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Address | 13000 N Interstate Highway 35, Suite 106, Austin, TX 78753 |

###### Notes

- Use Suite 106 in Tech Ridge Plaza at 13000 N I-35. Arrange the exact entrance and any step-free/seat-transfer requirements with 737-308-6834. This is a North Austin outing; plan the local drive or dated public-transport journey from your accommodation.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Walk-ins depend on availability; advance booking is encouraged. Recommended minimum age 12 and height around 5 ft; younger experienced children may be assessed by staff. Equipment limit 300 lb. Ask about safe seat/pedal fit and transfer assistance before booking. Comfortable closed-toe footwear is recommended. Read the selected session’s cancellation terms.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://onelineracing.com/pages/book-a-race](<https://onelineracing.com/pages/book-a-race>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Leave time after your booked session to reach the permitted pickup point in the plaza. Arrange a return to your hotel before attending an evening session. |

### Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
| Status | published |
| Description | Use the Wildflower Center for a slower South Austin morning before continuing towards Driftwood or returning to the city. The gardens focus on native Texas landscapes, with trails and family spaces spread beyond the main courtyard. In late October, ordinary garden hours are 09:00–17:00 and final admission is at 16:00. Pre-purchase is strongly encouraged, and parking can be limited at busy times. Keep this as a free-day visit rather than placing it before a fixed COTA departure. |
| Category Slug | landmarks-and-gardens |
| Location | Southwest Austin |
| Address | 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.1853 |
| Longitude | -97.8706 |
| Website Url | [https://www.wildflower.org/visit](<https://www.wildflower.org/visit>) |
| Booking Text | Pre-purchase is strongly encouraged. Choose a timed visit that leaves room for parking, the gardens and your onward road journey. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Adult general admission is $15 Monday–Thursday and $18 Friday–Sunday. Children aged two and under enter free; check other concessions when booking. |
| Cost Label | $15–$18 adult |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours, plus both road journeys |
| Opening Hours Text | September–May: gardens 09:00–17:00, with final admission at 16:00. Check the selected date for closures or event changes. |
| Getting There | This is the La Crosse Avenue entrance in southwest Austin. Arrange a car or rideshare for both directions; it is not beside the downtown race shuttle departure. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 09:00 |
| Closes | 17:00 |

###### Days Iso

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#### Key Facts

- Native Texas gardens and trails
- Pre-purchase strongly encouraged
- Limited parking at busy times

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $15–$18 adult |

###### Notes

- Adult general admission is $15 Monday–Thursday and $18 Friday–Sunday. Children aged two and under enter free; check other concessions when booking.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | September–May: gardens 09:00–17:00, with final admission at 16:00. Check the selected date for closures or event changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours, plus both road journeys

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
| Address | 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 |

###### Notes

- This is the La Crosse Avenue entrance in southwest Austin. Arrange a car or rideshare for both directions; it is not beside the downtown race shuttle departure.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Pre-purchase is strongly encouraged. Choose a timed visit that leaves room for parking, the gardens and your onward road journey.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.wildflower.org/visit](<https://www.wildflower.org/visit>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Confirm the return before setting off. If continuing to Driftwood, keep one driver alcohol-free and avoid a fixed city booking immediately afterwards. |

### Blanton Museum of Art

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Blanton Museum of Art |
| Status | published |
| Description | The Blanton is a practical indoor choice near the Capitol and Bullock Museum. Use it as the main visit on a city day or as the weather fallback when a regional drive no longer makes sense. The museum is closed Mondays, opens 10:00–17:00 Tuesday–Friday and Sunday, and stays open until 20:00 Saturday. Wheelchairs are available first come, first served; accessible routes, lifts and restrooms are provided. Check the calendar for special closures before travelling. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | University of Texas |
| Address | 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2809591 |
| Longitude | -97.7374581 |
| Website Url | [https://blantonmuseum.org/visit/](<https://blantonmuseum.org/visit/>) |
| Booking Text | Advance tickets are available. Check the calendar and any exhibition conditions for the date you choose. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Adult admission is $15; age 65+ is $12; ages 6–17 are $8; age five and under is free. General admission is free on Tuesdays. |
| Cost Label | $15 adult |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours |
| Opening Hours Text | Tuesday–Friday 10:00–17:00; Saturday 10:00–20:00; Sunday 10:00–17:00; Monday closed. |
| Getting There | Use the museum entrance at 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Check current parking or plan a city transfer; the pin is the museum building. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Blanton Museum of Art — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 17:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### Blanton Museum of Art — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 20:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 6

#### Key Facts

- Closed Mondays
- Free general admission Tuesdays
- Indoor weather fallback

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $15 adult |

###### Notes

- Adult admission is $15; age 65+ is $12; ages 6–17 are $8; age five and under is free. General admission is free on Tuesdays.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Tuesday–Friday 10:00–17:00; Saturday 10:00–20:00; Sunday 10:00–17:00; Monday closed. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Blanton Museum of Art |
| Address | 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701 |

###### Notes

- Use the museum entrance at 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Check current parking or plan a city transfer; the pin is the museum building.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Advance tickets are available. Check the calendar and any exhibition conditions for the date you choose.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://blantonmuseum.org/visit/](<https://blantonmuseum.org/visit/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Pair it with the Capitol or Bullock Museum on foot only after checking the route and weather. Leave enough time to collect luggage or reach your evening booking. |

### Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart |
| Status | published |
| Description | Black’s gives the Lockhart day a central meal stop with broad daily opening hours. Build a tray from the current counter menu and keep the order sensible if you also want to compare another smokehouse. This is the North Main Street Lockhart location. It is a separate road trip from Austin and COTA, so arrange the outbound journey, a sober driver and the return before leaving the city. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | Downtown Lockhart |
| Address | 215 N Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 |
| City | Lockhart |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 29.88608281654086 |
| Longitude | -97.6728665862612 |
| Website Url | [https://www.blacksbbq.com/lockhart](<https://www.blacksbbq.com/lockhart>) |
| Booking Text | Ordinary counter dining does not need a sightseeing booking. Groups should check current arrangements directly before travelling. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Meat is sold by weight and sides, drinks, tax and gratuity are additional. Use the current Lockhart menu for the order total. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes, plus the Lockhart road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Sunday–Thursday 10:00–20:00; Friday–Saturday 10:00–20:30. Confirm holiday and race-week changes. |
| Getting There | Drive to the original Lockhart restaurant at 215 N Main Street. Arrange parking and the Austin return separately. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 20:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 20:30 |

###### Days Iso

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#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Barbecue
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Original Lockhart location
- Open daily
- Meat sold by weight

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Meat is sold by weight and sides, drinks, tax and gratuity are additional. Use the current Lockhart menu for the order total.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Sunday–Thursday 10:00–20:00; Friday–Saturday 10:00–20:30. Confirm holiday and race-week changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes, plus the Lockhart road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart |
| Address | 215 N Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 |

###### Notes

- Drive to the original Lockhart restaurant at 215 N Main Street. Arrange parking and the Austin return separately.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Ordinary counter dining does not need a sightseeing booking. Groups should check current arrangements directly before travelling.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.blacksbbq.com/lockhart](<https://www.blacksbbq.com/lockhart>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Keep one driver alcohol-free and agree the Austin drop-off before setting out. Do not add a fixed evening booking without room for the regional return. |

### Kreuz Market · Lockhart

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Kreuz Market · Lockhart |
| Status | published |
| Description | Kreuz Market is a second Lockhart option for smoked meat, sausage and sides. Choose it as your main meal, or split a modest tasting order with your group if you are comparing two places. The North Colorado Street market is open daily, with an earlier Sunday close. Lockhart is a regional drive from Austin, so treat the visit as part of one planned day rather than an evening add-on after COTA. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | North Lockhart |
| Address | 619 N Colorado Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 |
| City | Lockhart |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 29.8898689 |
| Longitude | -97.6719009 |
| Website Url | [https://www.kreuzmarket.com/](<https://www.kreuzmarket.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Use the current market hours for ordinary dining. Groups should confirm any advance arrangements directly. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Meat is sold by weight and sausage by the link; sides, drinks, tax and gratuity add to the total. Check the current menu before travelling. |
| Cost Label | Menu prices |
| Duration Text | Allow 60–90 minutes, plus the Lockhart road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Saturday 10:30–20:00; Sunday 10:30–18:00. Confirm holiday and race-week changes. |
| Getting There | Drive to 619 N Colorado Street in Lockhart. The pin identifies the restaurant building; check current parking on arrival. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Kreuz Market · Lockhart — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:30 |
| Closes | 20:00 |

###### Days Iso

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###### Kreuz Market · Lockhart — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:30 |
| Closes | 18:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Barbecue
- Casual dining

#### Key Facts

- Lockhart market dining room
- Earlier Sunday close
- Choose one main meal

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Menu prices |

###### Notes

- Meat is sold by weight and sausage by the link; sides, drinks, tax and gratuity add to the total. Check the current menu before travelling.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Saturday 10:30–20:00; Sunday 10:30–18:00. Confirm holiday and race-week changes. |

###### Notes

- Allow 60–90 minutes, plus the Lockhart road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Kreuz Market · Lockhart |
| Address | 619 N Colorado Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 |

###### Notes

- Drive to 619 N Colorado Street in Lockhart. The pin identifies the restaurant building; check current parking on arrival.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the current market hours for ordinary dining. Groups should confirm any advance arrangements directly.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.kreuzmarket.com/](<https://www.kreuzmarket.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Arrange a sober driver and the full return to Austin. If comparing barbecue rooms, order lightly and leave time between stops. |

### Lockhart State Park

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Lockhart State Park |
| Status | published |
| Description | Lockhart State Park gives the barbecue trip an outdoor first half, with short trails and historic park structures. In late October the swimming pool is out of season, so plan around walking and the landscape rather than a swim. The park often reaches capacity and recommends day-use reservations. Check live alerts and trail conditions, carry water and keep the visit proportionate to the meal and drive back to Austin. |
| Category Slug | adventure-active-and-sport |
| Location | Southwest Lockhart |
| Address | 2012 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644-9716 |
| City | Lockhart |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 29.855409 |
| Longitude | -97.697742 |
| Website Url | [https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart](<https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve a day-use pass in advance to protect entry. The park can reach capacity and turn away visitors without a permit. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Adult day entry is $3; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product. |
| Cost Label | $3 adult |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours, plus the regional road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Park open daily 06:00–22:00. October–February office hours are 07:30–17:00; check alerts before departure. |
| Getting There | Use the official State Park Road address and the arrival instructions on your day-use reservation. The pin identifies the park, not a trailhead or campsite. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Lockhart State Park — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 06:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

###### Days Iso

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#### Key Facts

- Day-use reservation recommended
- Pool closed outside summer
- Check trail alerts

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $3 adult |

###### Notes

- Adult day entry is $3; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Park open daily 06:00–22:00. October–February office hours are 07:30–17:00; check alerts before departure. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours, plus the regional road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Lockhart State Park |
| Address | 2012 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644-9716 |

###### Notes

- Use the official State Park Road address and the arrival instructions on your day-use reservation. The pin identifies the park, not a trailhead or campsite.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve a day-use pass in advance to protect entry. The park can reach capacity and turn away visitors without a permit.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart](<https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Continue into Lockhart for one planned meal, then return to Austin. Check sunset, trail conditions and your driver plan before leaving the park. |

### Science Mill · Johnson City

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Science Mill · Johnson City |
| Status | published |
| Description | Science Mill turns a Hill Country road day into a practical family option, with interactive exhibits and daily activities inside a former feed mill. It also supplies a weather-safe visit when trails are unsuitable. For autumn 2026, the museum is open Wednesday–Saturday and closed Sunday–Tuesday. Pre-purchase tickets, then pair it with one nearby heritage stop. Do not build a Monday or Tuesday extension around this museum. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Johnson City |
| Address | 101 S Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| City | Johnson City |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.276445 |
| Longitude | -98.4121991 |
| Website Url | [https://www.sciencemill.org/visit](<https://www.sciencemill.org/visit>) |
| Booking Text | Pre-purchase tickets online for your selected day. Check the programme and any temporary exhibit conditions. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | General admission covers exhibits and daily activities. Adult admission is $13, ages 3–17 are $15, and ages two and under are free. |
| Cost Label | $13 adult |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Autumn 2026: Wednesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00; Sunday–Tuesday closed. Check the calendar before travel. |
| Getting There | Drive to the museum at 101 S Lady Bird Lane in Johnson City. Arrange the complete Austin return before leaving and keep fuel and water in the plan. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Science Mill · Johnson City — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 10:00 |
| Closes | 16:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6

#### Key Facts

- Wednesday–Saturday in autumn
- Family-friendly indoor option
- Pre-purchase tickets

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $13 adult |

###### Notes

- General admission covers exhibits and daily activities. Adult admission is $13, ages 3–17 are $15, and ages two and under are free.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Autumn 2026: Wednesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00; Sunday–Tuesday closed. Check the calendar before travel. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Science Mill · Johnson City |
| Address | 101 S Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636 |

###### Notes

- Drive to the museum at 101 S Lady Bird Lane in Johnson City. Arrange the complete Austin return before leaving and keep fuel and water in the plan.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Pre-purchase tickets online for your selected day. Check the programme and any temporary exhibit conditions.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.sciencemill.org/visit](<https://www.sciencemill.org/visit>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Pair it with the nearby NPS visitor centre, then return to Austin. If choosing Pedernales instead, replace part of the museum plan rather than stacking three major visits. |

### LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City |
| Status | published |
| Description | Use the National Park Service visitor centre to understand the Johnson City district before choosing a ranger programme, the boyhood-home area or the settlement trails. The centre has exhibits, films and staff who can explain what is open that day. This is the Johnson City visitor centre at 100 Ladybird Lane. It is not the separate Stonewall state-park visitor centre or the currently closed ranch hangar contact station. Confirm tours and site access on arrival rather than assuming every ranch building is open. |
| Category Slug | cultural-districts |
| Location | Johnson City historic district |
| Address | 100 Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| City | Johnson City |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.275549 |
| Longitude | -98.410488 |
| Website Url | [https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm](<https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm>) |
| Booking Text | Start with the visitor centre and ask staff about the day’s tours and open areas. Do not plan around access to the Texas White House, which remains under restoration. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | The visitor centre and the listed ranger-led boyhood-home tours are free. Separate nearby sites may have their own conditions. |
| Cost Label | Free |
| Duration Text | Allow 1–2 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Open daily 09:00–17:00, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Check current notices. |
| Getting There | Drive to 100 Ladybird Lane in Johnson City. The pin marks the NPS visitor centre and tour starting area, not the Stonewall ranch district. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 09:00 |
| Closes | 17:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7

#### Key Facts

- Johnson City visitor centre
- Free orientation and exhibits
- Separate from the ranch district

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Free |

###### Notes

- The visitor centre and the listed ranger-led boyhood-home tours are free. Separate nearby sites may have their own conditions.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Open daily 09:00–17:00, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Check current notices. |

###### Notes

- Allow 1–2 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City |
| Address | 100 Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636 |

###### Notes

- Drive to 100 Ladybird Lane in Johnson City. The pin marks the NPS visitor centre and tour starting area, not the Stonewall ranch district.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Start with the visitor centre and ask staff about the day’s tours and open areas. Do not plan around access to the Texas White House, which remains under restoration.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm](<https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Continue only to the Hill Country stop you have time for, then keep the Austin return flexible. Confirm sunset and park closing times before adding an outdoor visit. |

### Pedernales Falls State Park

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Pedernales Falls State Park |
| Status | published |
| Description | Pedernales Falls is the outdoor alternative for a Hill Country extension, with limestone river scenery and trails. Treat it as a substantial visit rather than a quick photo stop, and select walks for your group’s mobility and the day’s conditions. The park often reaches capacity, so reserve day entry. Swimming and wading are prohibited in the falls area, flash flooding can develop quickly and trails may close in poor weather. The swimming area is elsewhere and requires a strenuous approach with steep rock steps. |
| Category Slug | adventure-active-and-sport |
| Location | Texas Hill Country |
| Address | 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| City | Johnson City |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.308054 |
| Longitude | -98.257649 |
| Website Url | [https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls](<https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve a day-use pass before travel. Entry can close when capacity is reached, and a booking does not override weather closures. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Day entry is $6 for visitors aged 13 and over; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product. |
| Cost Label | $6 age 13+ |
| Duration Text | Allow 3–4 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey |
| Opening Hours Text | Open daily; office 08:00–16:30. Gates are closed 22:00–08:00. Check alerts and trail closures before departure. |
| Getting There | Use the official Park Road 6026 address and the approach issued with the reservation. The pin identifies the state park, not the falls overlook or swimming area. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Pedernales Falls State Park — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 08:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7

#### Key Facts

- Day-use reservation strongly recommended
- No swimming at the falls
- Flash-flood risk

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $6 age 13+ |

###### Notes

- Day entry is $6 for visitors aged 13 and over; children aged 12 and under enter free. Reserve the correct day-use product.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Open daily; office 08:00–16:30. Gates are closed 22:00–08:00. Check alerts and trail closures before departure. |

###### Notes

- Allow 3–4 hours, plus the Hill Country road journey

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Pedernales Falls State Park |
| Address | 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636 |

###### Notes

- Use the official Park Road 6026 address and the approach issued with the reservation. The pin identifies the state park, not the falls overlook or swimming area.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve a day-use pass before travel. Entry can close when capacity is reached, and a booking does not override weather closures.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls](<https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Leave before fatigue or weather makes the regional drive difficult. Keep an indoor Johnson City alternative ready and arrange the full Austin return in advance. |

### Hestia

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Hestia |
| Status | published |
| Description | Hestia makes the hearth the centre of a polished downtown dinner. Choose the tasting menu for a substantial evening devoted to the cooking, or explore the à la carte menu if your group prefers to choose its own dishes. Keep a tasting reservation for an arrival evening or another night when you are already in Austin. The fixed start is harder to protect after COTA exit queues or a headline concert; allow time to return to your hotel before dinner. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | Downtown · West 3rd Street |
| Address | 607 W 3rd Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2669224 |
| Longitude | -97.7499682 |
| Website Url | [https://hestiaaustin.com/](<https://hestiaaustin.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Reservations open up to 60 days ahead. Choose tasting or à la carte through the official booking link; discuss allergies and cancellation terms before confirming. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | The advertised twelve-course tasting menu is $215 per person. Pairings, other drinks, tax and applicable service add to the bill; confirm inclusions when booking. |
| Cost Label | $215 tasting menu · extras apply |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours for a tasting dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 17:30–22:00; Friday–Saturday 17:30–23:00. Closed Monday. Confirm last orders and your seating. |
| Getting There | Use the Hestia entrance at 607 W 3rd Street. Arrange your downtown transfer separately and request accessible arrival and seating instructions when booking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Hestia — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:30 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 2
- 3
- 4
- 7

###### Hestia — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:30 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Contemporary American |
| Live-fire Texas |

##### Food Styles

- Tasting menu
- À la carte
- Dinner

#### Key Facts

- Downtown live-fire restaurant
- Tasting and à la carte choices
- Reserve before travelling

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $215 tasting menu · extras apply |

###### Notes

- The advertised twelve-course tasting menu is $215 per person. Pairings, other drinks, tax and applicable service add to the bill; confirm inclusions when booking.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 17:30–22:00; Friday–Saturday 17:30–23:00. Closed Monday. Confirm last orders and your seating. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours for a tasting dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Hestia |
| Address | 607 W 3rd Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Use the Hestia entrance at 607 W 3rd Street. Arrange your downtown transfer separately and request accessible arrival and seating instructions when booking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reservations open up to 60 days ahead. Choose tasting or à la carte through the official booking link; discuss allergies and cancellation terms before confirming.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://hestiaaustin.com/](<https://hestiaaustin.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Barley Swine

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Barley Swine |
| Status | published |
| Description | Barley Swine is a food-focused stop for visitors who want a seasonal Texas tasting menu rather than another quick meal between sessions. Give the dinner its own evening and avoid booking a second substantial tasting on the same day. Burnet Road is a separate journey from downtown and COTA. A Thursday dinner can be easier to protect than a fixed seating after racing; confirm your actual date and arrange the return before setting off. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | North Austin · Burnet Road |
| Address | 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.3415073 |
| Longitude | -97.7387028 |
| Website Url | [https://www.barleyswine.com/](<https://www.barleyswine.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Book directly and discuss dietary needs first. The menu cannot accommodate vegan or keto diets, remove all dairy and eggs, or fully omit chiles, alliums and mushrooms. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Choose the current tasting menu and any pairing through the booking page. Check the menu charge, drinks, tax, service and cancellation terms before paying. |
| Cost Label | Tasting menu · check booking price |
| Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours plus the Burnet Road transfers |
| Opening Hours Text | Thursday 17:00–21:00; Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 16:30–22:00; Sunday 16:30–21:00. Closed Monday–Wednesday. Book a specific seating. |
| Getting There | Travel to 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400. Use the restaurant’s arrival directions, rather than treating the pin as a parking allocation; request accessible access before travelling. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Barley Swine — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 4

###### Barley Swine — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5

###### Barley Swine — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 16:30 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 6

###### Barley Swine — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 4

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 16:30 |
| Closes | 21:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Contemporary Texas |

##### Food Styles

- Tasting menu
- Chef-led dinner

#### Key Facts

- Seasonal Texas tasting menu
- North Austin dinner destination
- Important dietary limits

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Tasting menu · check booking price |

###### Notes

- Choose the current tasting menu and any pairing through the booking page. Check the menu charge, drinks, tax, service and cancellation terms before paying.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Thursday 17:00–21:00; Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 16:30–22:00; Sunday 16:30–21:00. Closed Monday–Wednesday. Book a specific seating. |

###### Notes

- Allow 2–3 hours plus the Burnet Road transfers

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Barley Swine |
| Address | 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Travel to 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400. Use the restaurant’s arrival directions, rather than treating the pin as a parking allocation; request accessible access before travelling.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Book directly and discuss dietary needs first. The menu cannot accommodate vegan or keto diets, remove all dairy and eggs, or fully omit chiles, alliums and mushrooms.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.barleyswine.com/](<https://www.barleyswine.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Kappo Kappo

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Kappo Kappo |
| Status | published |
| Description | Kappo Kappo brings a small, intimate chef’s-menu dinner to Austin Proper. It is a natural choice for visitors staying downtown who want a premium evening without another cross-city transfer. You can book dinner without booking an overnight hotel stay. The meal runs to a fixed seating, so protect its start time. Use an evening when you are already back in the city; even the later Friday and Saturday seating needs a realistic allowance for your COTA return. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | Downtown · Austin Proper |
| Address | Austin Proper Hotel, 600 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2661048 |
| Longitude | -97.7500427 |
| Website Url | [https://www.kappokappo.com/](<https://www.kappokappo.com/>) |
| Booking Text | The experience lasts two hours. No guests under 12 and no dietary substitutions. Cancellation or rescheduling requires 48 hours’ notice. There is a 15-minute arrival grace period; after 30 minutes a no-show may be cancelled without refund. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | The chef’s menu is $195 per person, plus tax and 20% service. Drinks are additional; check the final reservation total. |
| Cost Label | $195 chef’s menu · tax + 20% service |
| Duration Text | Two-hour seating; arrive before the start |
| Opening Hours Text | Tuesday–Thursday seatings at 18:00 and 20:15; Friday–Saturday at 17:00, 19:15 and 21:30. Closed Monday and Sunday. Reserve your actual seating. |
| Getting There | Enter Austin Proper at 600 W 2nd Street through the main hotel lobby. Kappo Kappo is along the hallway behind the lobby, opposite the Peacock Lounge. Ask the hotel about accessible arrival. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Japanese |
| French–Japanese |

##### Food Styles

- Chef’s menu
- Fixed seating
- Dinner

#### Key Facts

- Inside Austin Proper
- French–Japanese chef’s menu
- Fixed seating and strict booking conditions

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | $195 chef’s menu · tax + 20% service |

###### Notes

- The chef’s menu is $195 per person, plus tax and 20% service. Drinks are additional; check the final reservation total.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Tuesday–Thursday seatings at 18:00 and 20:15; Friday–Saturday at 17:00, 19:15 and 21:30. Closed Monday and Sunday. Reserve your actual seating. |

###### Notes

- Two-hour seating; arrive before the start

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Kappo Kappo |
| Address | Austin Proper Hotel, 600 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Enter Austin Proper at 600 W 2nd Street through the main hotel lobby. Kappo Kappo is along the hallway behind the lobby, opposite the Peacock Lounge. Ask the hotel about accessible arrival.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- The experience lasts two hours. No guests under 12 and no dietary substitutions. Cancellation or rescheduling requires 48 hours’ notice. There is a 15-minute arrival grace period; after 30 minutes a no-show may be cancelled without refund.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.kappokappo.com/](<https://www.kappokappo.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Suerte

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Suerte |
| Status | published |
| Description | Suerte is a lively full-service choice for a group that wants Mexican cooking, masa-based dishes and cocktails in East Austin. It gives the trip a different dinner from the barbecue lunches and long tasting menus elsewhere in the guide. Weekend daytime service suits a free city day, rather than a detour during circuit sessions. For dinner after racing, book only once the return journey and your group’s arrival time leave a comfortable margin. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | East Austin · East 6th Street |
| Address | 1800 E 6th Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2621152 |
| Longitude | -97.7233486 |
| Website Url | [https://www.suerteatx.com/hours-info/](<https://www.suerteatx.com/hours-info/>) |
| Booking Text | Online reservations accommodate up to eight people. Groups of nine or more should contact the restaurant directly. Check allergies, cancellation terms and your date’s availability before confirming. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Order from the current menu; dishes and drinks are priced individually. Allow for tax, gratuity and the number of sharing plates your group chooses. |
| Cost Label | À la carte menu |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday 17:00–23:00; Saturday 11:00–23:00; Sunday 11:00–22:00. Confirm last kitchen orders. |
| Getting There | Head to 1800 E 6th Street and use the Suerte entrance. Arrange an East Austin transfer and ask about accessible entry and seating when reserving. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Suerte — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

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###### Suerte — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5

###### Suerte — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 11:00 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 6

###### Suerte — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 4

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 11:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Mexican |

##### Food Styles

- Masa
- Sharing plates
- Dinner
- Weekend daytime dining

#### Key Facts

- Mexican cooking and masa
- East 6th Street dining
- Direct enquiry for nine or more guests

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte menu |

###### Notes

- Order from the current menu; dishes and drinks are priced individually. Allow for tax, gratuity and the number of sharing plates your group chooses.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday 17:00–23:00; Saturday 11:00–23:00; Sunday 11:00–22:00. Confirm last kitchen orders. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Suerte |
| Address | 1800 E 6th Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Head to 1800 E 6th Street and use the Suerte entrance. Arrange an East Austin transfer and ask about accessible entry and seating when reserving.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Online reservations accommodate up to eight people. Groups of nine or more should contact the restaurant directly. Check allergies, cancellation terms and your date’s availability before confirming.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.suerteatx.com/hours-info/](<https://www.suerteatx.com/hours-info/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Este

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Este |
| Status | published |
| Description | Este offers a seafood-led East Austin meal, with coastal Mexican flavours and a bright dining room in a restored cottage setting. It is a useful counterpoint to the trip’s meat-heavy smokehouse stops, and works for visitors who want a substantial dinner without committing to an entire chef’s tasting. Keep Friday–Sunday lunch for a non-circuit day. Dinner is a separate Manor Road transfer after your return to Austin; check the last food order rather than assuming closing time guarantees a late meal. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | East Austin · Manor Road |
| Address | 2113 Manor Road, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2840914 |
| Longitude | -97.7196279 |
| Website Url | [https://www.esteatx.com/](<https://www.esteatx.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve through Este’s official booking link. Ask about allergies, group seating and cancellation conditions before booking; outdoor seating depends on the restaurant and weather. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Seafood, other dishes and drinks are priced on the current menu. Confirm any market-priced dishes and allow for tax and gratuity. |
| Cost Label | À la carte seafood menu |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for a meal |
| Opening Hours Text | Dinner daily 17:00–22:00. Friday–Sunday lunch 12:00–16:00. Confirm your seating and kitchen last orders. |
| Getting There | Travel to Este at 2113 Manor Road. Follow the restaurant’s entrance directions and request accessible arrival and seating instructions in advance. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Este — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7

###### Este — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 12:00 |
| Closes | 16:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6
- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Mexican |
| Coastal Mexican |

##### Food Styles

- Seafood
- Sharing plates
- Dinner
- Weekend lunch

#### Key Facts

- Coastal Mexican seafood
- Manor Road restaurant
- Weekend lunch and daily dinner

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte seafood menu |

###### Notes

- Seafood, other dishes and drinks are priced on the current menu. Confirm any market-priced dishes and allow for tax and gratuity.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Dinner daily 17:00–22:00. Friday–Sunday lunch 12:00–16:00. Confirm your seating and kitchen last orders. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for a meal

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Este |
| Address | 2113 Manor Road, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Travel to Este at 2113 Manor Road. Follow the restaurant’s entrance directions and request accessible arrival and seating instructions in advance.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve through Este’s official booking link. Ask about allergies, group seating and cancellation conditions before booking; outdoor seating depends on the restaurant and weather.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.esteatx.com/](<https://www.esteatx.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Jeffrey’s

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Jeffrey’s |
| Status | published |
| Description | Jeffrey’s offers the classic luxury dinner in this selection: a Clarksville setting, steakhouse choices, French-American cooking and a serious wine-led evening. It suits a celebration or a group that prefers a familiar full-service format to a fixed tasting menu. Private rooms can be useful for a larger race-trip group, but need a direct enquiry. Leave time to change and travel from your hotel; confirm the kitchen’s final order time before choosing a late reservation. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | Clarksville · West Lynn Street |
| Address | 1204 West Lynn Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2805633 |
| Longitude | -97.759137 |
| Website Url | [https://jeffreysofaustin.com/](<https://jeffreysofaustin.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Use the official reservation link or contact Jeffrey’s for the Napoleon Room, the Apartment or a larger event. A private-dining enquiry does not secure a room; confirm the contract and final guest count. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Steaks, other dishes and wine are priced individually. Ask for any private-room minimum spend, service charges and cancellation conditions before committing. |
| Cost Label | À la carte · private dining by enquiry |
| Duration Text | Allow around two hours for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Dining room daily 16:30–23:00. Confirm kitchen last orders and your reservation. |
| Getting There | Use Jeffrey’s at 1204 West Lynn Street in Clarksville. Confirm arrival, parking and accessible seating with the restaurant when reserving. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Jeffrey’s — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 16:30 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| French–American |
| Steakhouse |

##### Food Styles

- Steaks
- Wine
- Table service
- Private dining

#### Key Facts

- Clarksville steakhouse evening
- French-American cooking and wine
- Private dining available by enquiry

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte · private dining by enquiry |

###### Notes

- Steaks, other dishes and wine are priced individually. Ask for any private-room minimum spend, service charges and cancellation conditions before committing.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Dining room daily 16:30–23:00. Confirm kitchen last orders and your reservation. |

###### Notes

- Allow around two hours for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Jeffrey’s |
| Address | 1204 West Lynn Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Use Jeffrey’s at 1204 West Lynn Street in Clarksville. Confirm arrival, parking and accessible seating with the restaurant when reserving.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the official reservation link or contact Jeffrey’s for the Napoleon Room, the Apartment or a larger event. A private-dining enquiry does not secure a room; confirm the contract and final guest count.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://jeffreysofaustin.com/](<https://jeffreysofaustin.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Intero

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Intero |
| Status | published |
| Description | Intero offers an Italian-inspired East Austin dinner in part of the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building. The setting gives motorsport-minded visitors a tangible connection to local motorcycle culture, while the seasonal cooking provides a different evening from barbecue or omakase. F1 week is a special-event booking period here. Organise larger parties directly and read the cancellation conditions before reserving, especially for a weekend table that depends on the return from COTA. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | East Austin · East Cesar Chavez |
| Address | 2612 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.253856 |
| Longitude | -97.7144375 |
| Website Url | [https://www.interorestaurant.com/vdining-faq](<https://www.interorestaurant.com/vdining-faq>) |
| Booking Text | Five or more guests should call directly. Under the posted special-event rules, weekend groups of seven–eight need 72 hours’ cancellation notice; check the charge and exact terms for your party. Arrive within the 15-minute grace period. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Order from the current dinner menu. Posted service is 20% for five–nine guests and 22% for ten or more; confirm the full bill and any special-event charges before booking. |
| Cost Label | À la carte · group service applies |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday and Sunday 17:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–22:00. Confirm last orders and your reservation. |
| Getting There | Follow Intero’s address: 2612 E Cesar Chavez Street, Suite 105, in the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building. The map pin marks the shared building, rather than an allocated parking space or exact doorway. Ask the restaurant for accessible arrival instructions. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Intero — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 7

###### Intero — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Italian |

##### Food Styles

- Seasonal cooking
- Table service
- Dinner

#### Key Facts

- Italian-inspired seasonal cooking
- Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building
- F1-week group booking conditions

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte · group service applies |

###### Notes

- Order from the current dinner menu. Posted service is 20% for five–nine guests and 22% for ten or more; confirm the full bill and any special-event charges before booking.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Thursday and Sunday 17:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–22:00. Confirm last orders and your reservation. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Intero |
| Address | 2612 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Follow Intero’s address: 2612 E Cesar Chavez Street, Suite 105, in the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building. The map pin marks the shared building, rather than an allocated parking space or exact doorway. Ask the restaurant for accessible arrival instructions.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Five or more guests should call directly. Under the posted special-event rules, weekend groups of seven–eight need 72 hours’ cancellation notice; check the charge and exact terms for your party. Arrive within the 15-minute grace period.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.interorestaurant.com/vdining-faq](<https://www.interorestaurant.com/vdining-faq>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Ezov

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Ezov |
| Status | published |
| Description | Ezov adds Eastern Mediterranean flavours, meze and a lively sharing-table format to the Austin dining choices. It suits friends who want to order across the menu together and keep the evening less formal than a long chef’s tasting. The East Cesar Chavez location is a separate city transfer. Agree your group’s dinner time after allowing for the COTA return, and leave Sunday brunch for a trip day when it will not overlap the racing. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | East Austin · East Cesar Chavez |
| Address | 2708 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2532577 |
| Longitude | -97.7132955 |
| Website Url | [https://ezovatx.com/](<https://ezovatx.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Reserve through the official website. Confirm dietary needs, your group size, cancellation terms and last food orders before booking a late dinner. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Sharing dishes and drinks are priced individually on the current menu. Allow for the number of plates, tax and gratuity. |
| Cost Label | À la carte sharing menu |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–23:00; Sunday brunch 11:00–14:30 and dinner 17:00–21:00. Confirm last kitchen orders. |
| Getting There | Head to Ezov at 2708 E Cesar Chavez Street. Arrange your East Austin transfer and ask about accessible entry and seating when booking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Ezov — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4

###### Ezov — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

###### Ezov — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 11:00 |
| Closes | 14:30 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 7

###### Ezov — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 4

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 21:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Eastern Mediterranean |

##### Food Styles

- Meze
- Sharing plates
- Dinner
- Sunday brunch

#### Key Facts

- Eastern Mediterranean sharing dishes
- Lively East Austin setting
- Sunday brunch is a separate city-day choice

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte sharing menu |

###### Notes

- Sharing dishes and drinks are priced individually on the current menu. Allow for the number of plates, tax and gratuity.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–23:00; Sunday brunch 11:00–14:30 and dinner 17:00–21:00. Confirm last kitchen orders. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Ezov |
| Address | 2708 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Head to Ezov at 2708 E Cesar Chavez Street. Arrange your East Austin transfer and ask about accessible entry and seating when booking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Reserve through the official website. Confirm dietary needs, your group size, cancellation terms and last food orders before booking a late dinner.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://ezovatx.com/](<https://ezovatx.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Craft Omakase

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Craft Omakase |
| Status | published |
| Description | Craft Omakase is the focused Japanese counter experience in this selection, suited to visitors who want their evening to revolve around a chef-selected progression rather than choosing individual dishes. Treat it as a dedicated dinner with its own travel allowance. Choose the actual seating offered for your travel date. The start time matters more than a general closing time, and North Lamar requires a separate journey from downtown. Discuss dietary requirements before paying for a fixed menu. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | North Central Austin · North Lamar |
| Address | 4400 N Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.3125474 |
| Longitude | -97.7387038 |
| Website Url | [https://craftomakase.com/](<https://craftomakase.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Book through Craft’s official link and confirm menu suitability, dietary requirements, payment and cancellation terms. Allow enough time to reach North Lamar before the fixed start. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Check the current omakase charge on the official reservation page, including tax, service, drinks and cancellation conditions before paying. |
| Cost Label | Omakase · check reservation total |
| Opening Hours Text | By reservation at the seating offered for your selected date. Confirm the start time and expected finish directly. |
| Getting There | Use Craft Omakase at 4400 N Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102. Follow the restaurant’s actual arrival instructions and ask about accessible counter seating before booking. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Japanese |

##### Food Styles

- Omakase
- Chef’s counter
- Fixed seating

#### Key Facts

- Japanese omakase counter
- North Lamar location
- Reserve an exact start time

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Omakase · check reservation total |

###### Notes

- Check the current omakase charge on the official reservation page, including tax, service, drinks and cancellation conditions before paying.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | By reservation at the seating offered for your selected date. Confirm the start time and expected finish directly. |

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Craft Omakase |
| Address | 4400 N Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Use Craft Omakase at 4400 N Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102. Follow the restaurant’s actual arrival instructions and ask about accessible counter seating before booking.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Book through Craft’s official link and confirm menu suitability, dietary requirements, payment and cancellation terms. Allow enough time to reach North Lamar before the fixed start.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://craftomakase.com/](<https://craftomakase.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Kemuri Tatsu-ya

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Kemuri Tatsu-ya |
| Status | published |
| Description | Kemuri Tatsu-ya bridges Japanese izakaya dining and Texas smokehouse cooking. Choose it for a relaxed meal with friends, sharing dishes in a setting filled with wood, memorabilia and a distinct Austin character. This can be a useful alternative when your group wants a substantial evening without another formal dinner. It still needs its own reservation and East Austin transfer; do not treat late opening as a promise of an available table or late kitchen service. |
| Category Slug | local-and-casual-dining |
| Location | East Austin · East 2nd Street |
| Address | 2713 E 2nd Street, Austin, Texas |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2540513 |
| Longitude | -97.7130937 |
| Website Url | [https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/home-1](<https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/home-1>) |
| Booking Text | Use the official reservation link and confirm your group size, dietary requirements, cancellation policy and last food orders. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Order sharing dishes and drinks from the current menu. Check portion sizes, any large-format dishes, tax and gratuity when planning your meal budget. |
| Cost Label | À la carte sharing menu |
| Duration Text | Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–23:00; Sunday 16:00–22:00. Confirm last orders. |
| Getting There | Travel to Kemuri Tatsu-ya at 2713 E 2nd Street. Use the restaurant entrance and confirm parking or accessible arrival instructions directly. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4

###### Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 2

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 16:00 |
| Closes | 23:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 5
- 6

###### Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 3

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 16:00 |
| Closes | 22:00 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 7

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Japanese |
| Texas barbecue |

##### Food Styles

- Izakaya
- Smokehouse
- Sharing plates
- Casual dinner

#### Key Facts

- Japanese izakaya meets Texas smokehouse
- Relaxed East Austin dinner
- Sharing dishes for a group

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | À la carte sharing menu |

###### Notes

- Order sharing dishes and drinks from the current menu. Check portion sizes, any large-format dishes, tax and gratuity when planning your meal budget.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday–Thursday 17:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–23:00; Sunday 16:00–22:00. Confirm last orders. |

###### Notes

- Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Kemuri Tatsu-ya |
| Address | 2713 E 2nd Street, Austin, Texas |

###### Notes

- Travel to Kemuri Tatsu-ya at 2713 E 2nd Street. Use the restaurant entrance and confirm parking or accessible arrival instructions directly.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Use the official reservation link and confirm your group size, dietary requirements, cancellation policy and last food orders.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/home-1](<https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/home-1>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Allow for circuit exit and shuttle queues before a fixed dinner. After the meal, arrange a legal pickup or a suitable route back to your hotel; leave the car if drinking. A saved visit does not reserve a table. |

### Fabrik

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Fabrik |
| Status | published |
| Description | Fabrik offers a plant-based tasting menu at its new Windsor Road home. Keep the evening free for the booked seating and arrange the Tarrytown return before travelling. The restaurant is reservation only, with a relaxed dress code and a tasting that can last up to 2.5 hours. Choose Thursday or another non-circuit evening for an unhurried visit; confirm the exact start on your booking. Guests under 12 are not accommodated, and all guests participate in the tasting menu. |
| Category Slug | fine-dining |
| Location | Tarrytown · Windsor Road |
| Address | 3108 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 |
| City | Austin |
| Region | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2966394 |
| Longitude | -97.7676955 |
| Website Url | [https://www.fabrikatx.com/](<https://www.fabrikatx.com/>) |
| Booking Text | Online parties up to six; larger groups enquire directly. Cancellation or rebooking within 48 hours incurs $50 per person. Nut and soy allergies generally cannot be accommodated; discuss any exception and other dietary requirements before booking. No guests under 12. |
| Price Currency | USD |
| Price Text | Check the current tasting menu charge, drinks, tax and service before paying. Groups of five or more incur 20% gratuity. |
| Cost Label | Plant-based tasting menu |
| Duration Text | Allow up to 2.5 hours plus transfers |
| Opening Hours Text | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 17:45–22:30, by reservation only. Closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; follow the seating time on your booking. |
| Getting There | Use 3108 Windsor Road in Tarrytown Shopping Center. Parking is available along Windsor Road and behind the centre. The restaurant and restrooms are wheelchair accessible; accessible parking and the rear breezeway are described by the venue. Request the current doorway and best accessible approach directly. |
| Budget Neutral | Yes |

#### Scheduling

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Holiday Hours Confirmed | No |
| Race Week Availability Confirmed | No |

##### Weekly Windows

###### Fabrik — Scheduling — Weekly Windows 1

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Opens | 17:45 |
| Closes | 22:30 |
| Closes Next Day | No |
| Kind | ordinary-service |

###### Days Iso

- 1
- 2
- 4
- 5

#### Dining Profile

##### Cuisines

| Label |
| --- |
| Plant-based |

##### Food Styles

- Tasting menu
- Vegan

#### Key Facts

- 100% plant-based tasting menu
- Windsor Road, Tarrytown
- Reservation only · ages 12 and over

#### Visit Plan

##### Prices

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cost |
| Value | Plant-based tasting menu |

###### Notes

- Check the current tasting menu charge, drinks, tax and service before paying. Groups of five or more incur 20% gratuity.

##### Hours

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | When to visit |
| Value | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 17:45–22:30, by reservation only. Closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; follow the seating time on your booking. |

###### Notes

- Allow up to 2.5 hours plus transfers

##### Arrival

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Getting there |
| Value | Fabrik |
| Address | 3108 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703 |

###### Notes

- Use 3108 Windsor Road in Tarrytown Shopping Center. Parking is available along Windsor Road and behind the centre. The restaurant and restrooms are wheelchair accessible; accessible parking and the rear breezeway are described by the venue. Request the current doorway and best accessible approach directly.

##### Booking

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your visit |

###### Before

- Online parties up to six; larger groups enquire directly. Cancellation or rebooking within 48 hours incurs $50 per person. Nut and soy allergies generally cannot be accommodated; discuss any exception and other dietary requirements before booking. No guests under 12.

###### Action

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Href | [https://www.fabrikatx.com/](<https://www.fabrikatx.com/>) |
| Label | Check visiting and booking details |

##### Return Transfer

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Plan your return |
| Text | Arrange the Tarrytown return before dinner. Leave generous time after any COTA visit before a fixed seating; if drinking, use a taxi or another suitable transfer back to your hotel. |

## Activity collections

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Eyebrow | Austin F1 / Beyond the circuit |
| Title | Things to do in Austin for F1 fans |
| Intro | Austin’s race week reaches from Downtown team hubs to kart tracks and simulator rooms. Add a Q&A, a car showcase or a hands-on racing session, then make room for the city’s food, music and Hill Country outings. |

### Themes

#### Breakfast, tacos and relaxed meals

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Breakfast, tacos and relaxed meals |
| Menu Label | Breakfast & casual meals |

##### Category Slugs

- local-and-casual-dining

##### Slugs

- jos-coffee-downtown
- veracruz-all-natural-line
- bouldin-creek-cafe
- kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jo’s Coffee · Downtown | Get coffee and a cooked breakfast in the Second Street District before starting your day. | Downtown · Second Street |
| Veracruz All Natural · The LINE | Pick up tacos and fresh juice at The LINE’s Congress Avenue window or eat inside. | Downtown · Congress Avenue |
| Bouldin Creek Cafe | Make room for a vegetarian or vegan meal and coffee on South 1st Street. | South Austin · Bouldin Creek |
| Kemuri Tatsu-ya | Mix Japanese izakaya flavours with Texas smokehouse cooking in a relaxed East Austin evening. | East Austin · East 2nd Street |

#### Reserve dinner or choose a cocktail stop

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Menu Label | Dinner & cocktails |

##### Category Slugs

- fine-dining
- nightlife-and-bars

##### Slugs

- launderette-austin
- hestia-austin
- barley-swine-austin
- fabrik-austin
- kappo-kappo-austin
- suerte-austin
- este-austin
- jeffreys-austin
- intero-austin
- ezov-austin
- craft-omakase-austin
- roosevelt-room-austin

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launderette | Reserve an East Austin dinner, or leave a free day for lunch and weekend brunch. | East Austin · Holly |
| Hestia | Choose live-fire Texas cooking downtown, with a tasting menu for an unhurried evening. | Downtown · West 3rd Street |
| Barley Swine | Make a dedicated North Austin evening of a seasonal chef’s tasting menu. | North Austin · Burnet Road |
| Fabrik | Reserve a plant-based tasting evening in Tarrytown. | Tarrytown · Windsor Road |
| Kappo Kappo | Book an intimate French–Japanese dinner inside Austin Proper, with fixed two-hour seatings. | Downtown · Austin Proper |
| Suerte | Choose a lively East 6th Street dinner built around Mexican cooking and house-made masa. | East Austin · East 6th Street |
| Este | Balance the barbecue with coastal Mexican seafood in a garden-framed Manor Road restaurant. | East Austin · Manor Road |
| Jeffrey’s | Reserve a classic Clarksville dinner for steaks, wine and a more formal evening out. | Clarksville · West Lynn Street |
| Intero | Choose seasonal Italian-inspired cooking in part of the Bud’s Motorcycle Shop building. | East Austin · East Cesar Chavez |
| Ezov | Make a lively East Austin dinner of Eastern Mediterranean sharing dishes. | East Austin · East Cesar Chavez |
| Craft Omakase | Reserve a focused Japanese omakase evening at an intimate North Lamar counter. | North Central Austin · North Lamar |
| The Roosevelt Room | Reserve a seated cocktail stop with non-alcoholic choices and a separate late food cutoff. | Downtown · Warehouse District |

#### Find your Austin fan experience

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Find your Austin fan experience |
| Menu Label | Motorsport & fan access |

##### Category Slugs

- race-and-circuit

##### Slugs

- williams-austin-fan-zone
- red-bull-austin-race-nights
- mercedes-austin-fan-hub
- long-center-road-to-the-race
- cota-grand-prixview-thursday
- k1-speed-austin
- race-club-austin
- one-line-racing-austin
- duracell-power-paddock-austin
- red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Williams Austin Fan Zone | See the FW48 show car and try the simulators at a free city fan zone, 19–24 October. | Downtown · 800 Congress |
| Red Bull Austin Race Nights | Try pit-stop challenges and simulators at a free East Austin event, 22–25 October. | East Austin · East 7th Street |
| Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin | Try Mercedes simulators and a pit-stop challenge at a free downtown fan hub, 22–25 October. | Downtown · Congress Avenue |
| Road to the Race · The Long Center | Begin race week with a Long Center car showcase, simulators and charity auction on 21 October, 17:00–21:30. | South bank · Long Center |
| Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA | Start race week with Thursday campus activities and a pit-lane walk on 22 October, using a separate Thursday ticket. | Circuit of the Americas |
| K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing | Trade the grandstand for an electric kart on an indoor course of hairpins and sweeping bends. | North Austin · McHale Court |
| Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators | Spend a focused half-hour or hour driving a full-motion simulator, with a head-to-head option for friends. | North Austin · Burnet Road |
| One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching | Drive virtual COTA in a motion simulator, race friends or add coaching at a dedicated North Austin centre. | North Austin · Tech Ridge |
| Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall | Race RC cars, try interactive challenges and catch the pre-race atmosphere at Wednesday’s Power Paddock. | Downtown · Fourth and Brazos |
| Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A | Hear Calum Nicholas and a panel including Yuki Tsunoda discuss the people and careers behind Formula 1. | University area · AT&T Conference Center |

#### Make time for Texas barbecue

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Make time for Texas barbecue |
| Menu Label | Austin barbecue |

##### Category Slugs

- local-and-casual-dining

##### Slugs

- terry-blacks-barbecue-austin
- franklin-barbecue

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin | Share brisket, ribs and sides, or book a separate pit-tour experience. | Barton Springs Road |
| Franklin Barbecue | Make lunch the main event at Franklin, with time for the queue. | East 11th Street |

#### Choose a live-music night

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Choose a live-music night |
| Menu Label | Live music & dance halls |

##### Category Slugs

- nightlife-and-bars

##### Slugs

- continental-club-austin
- white-horse-austin
- broken-spoke-austin

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Continental Club · Austin | Choose a live set at the South Congress club and build your evening around it. | South Congress |
| The White Horse · Austin | Spend an adults-only evening with live music and dancing in East Austin. | East Austin |
| The Broken Spoke | Try two-stepping and spend an evening in an Austin dance hall. | South Lamar |

#### Spend a city day with Texas history

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Spend a city day with Texas history |
| Menu Label | Austin museums & heritage |

##### Category Slugs

- cultural-districts

##### Slugs

- texas-state-capitol
- bullock-texas-state-history-museum
- blanton-museum-of-art

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas State Capitol | Take a free guided tour or explore the Capitol at your own pace. | Capitol complex |
| Bullock Texas State History Museum | Explore Texas history indoors, with film screenings available separately. | Capitol district |
| Blanton Museum of Art | Keep an indoor Austin art visit ready for heat, rain or a shorter city day. | University of Texas |

#### Swim, slow down and enjoy the waterfront

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Menu Label | Austin pool & waterfront |

##### Category Slugs

- adventure-active-and-sport
- landmarks-and-gardens

##### Slugs

- barton-springs-pool
- congress-avenue-bridge-bats

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barton Springs Pool | Swim in the spring-fed pool during a free part of your Austin trip. | Zilker Park |
| Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching | Enjoy the waterfront and watch for bats, with modest expectations in late October. | Lady Bird Lake |

#### Link South Austin with Driftwood

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Link South Austin with Driftwood |
| Menu Key | south-austin-and-driftwood |
| Menu Label | Gardens & Driftwood |

##### Category Slugs

- landmarks-and-gardens
- local-and-casual-dining

##### Slugs

- lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center
- salt-lick-driftwood

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Walk native-plant gardens and trails on a separate South Austin half-day. | Southwest Austin |
| The Salt Lick · Driftwood | Take a free afternoon for barbecue at the original Driftwood restaurant. | Driftwood, Texas Hill Country |

#### Build a Lockhart barbecue day

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Build a Lockhart barbecue day |
| Menu Key | lockhart-barbecue-day |
| Menu Label | Lockhart park & barbecue |

##### Category Slugs

- adventure-active-and-sport
- local-and-casual-dining

##### Slugs

- lockhart-state-park
- blacks-barbecue-lockhart
- kreuz-market-lockhart

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockhart State Park | Add a reserved park walk before barbecue on a full Lockhart day. | Southwest Lockhart |
| Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart | Choose the original Lockhart dining room for a flexible barbecue stop. | Downtown Lockhart |
| Kreuz Market · Lockhart | Try a historic Lockhart market meal without turning the day into a rushed checklist. | North Lockhart |

#### Choose a Johnson City and Hill Country day

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Menu Key | johnson-city-and-pedernales |
| Menu Label | Johnson City & Pedernales |

##### Category Slugs

- cultural-districts
- adventure-active-and-sport

##### Slugs

- science-mill-johnson-city
- lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center
- pedernales-falls-state-park

##### Items

| Name | Note | Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Science Mill · Johnson City | Use a hands-on indoor museum as the family anchor for a Johnson City day. | Johnson City |
| LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City | Start the Johnson City heritage visit with NPS orientation, exhibits and films. | Johnson City historic district |
| Pedernales Falls State Park | Reserve a Hill Country walking day with flash-flood and swimming limits understood. | Texas Hill Country |

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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Science Mill · Johnson City — Source Urls](<https://scimill.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/admission_tickets>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City — Source Urls](<https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City — Source Urls](<https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=24799895-C42B-68F9-3C6C1CE41F2E5840>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City — Source Urls](<https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Pedernales Falls State Park — Source Urls](<https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls>)
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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Hestia — Source Urls](<https://hestiaaustin.com/>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Hestia — Source Urls](<https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurant/hestia>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Barley Swine — Source Urls](<https://www.barleyswine.com/>)
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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Este — Source Urls](<https://www.esteatx.com/>)
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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Ezov — Source Urls](<https://ezovatx.com/>)
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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Craft Omakase — Source Urls](<https://craftomakase.com/>)
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- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Source Urls](<https://www.kemuri-tatsuya.com/home-1>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Source Urls](<https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurant/kemuri-tatsu-ya>)
- [Places to visit — Source Urls; Fabrik — Source Urls](<https://www.fabrikatx.com/>)
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- Places to visit — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Places to visit — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Places to visit — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Franklin Barbecue — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- The Salt Lick · Driftwood — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- The Continental Club · Austin — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- The White Horse · Austin — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- The Broken Spoke — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Barton Springs Pool — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Texas State Capitol — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Bullock Texas State History Museum — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Williams Austin Fan Zone — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Red Bull Austin Race Nights — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Jo’s Coffee · Downtown — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Veracruz All Natural · The LINE — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Bouldin Creek Cafe — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Launderette — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- The Roosevelt Room — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Road to the Race · The Long Center — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching — Updated At: 2026-10-20
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Blanton Museum of Art — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Kreuz Market · Lockhart — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Lockhart State Park — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Science Mill · Johnson City — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Pedernales Falls State Park — Updated At: 2026-10-12
- Hestia — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Barley Swine — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Kappo Kappo — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Suerte — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Este — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Jeffrey’s — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Intero — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Ezov — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Craft Omakase — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Kemuri Tatsu-ya — Updated At: 2026-10-13
- Fabrik — Updated At: 2026-10-13

## Guide and hub links

- [Austin F1 Guide 2026: The Insider’s USGP & COTA Playbook](https://above.guide/austin-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1)

### Pages in this hub

- [Barley Swine | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barley-swine-austin)
- [Barton Springs Pool | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/barton-springs-pool)
- [Black’s Barbecue · Lockhart | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blacks-barbecue-lockhart)
- [Blanton Museum of Art | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/blanton-museum-of-art)
- [Bouldin Creek Cafe | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bouldin-creek-cafe)
- [Bullock Texas State History Museum | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/bullock-texas-state-history-museum)
- [Congress Avenue Bridge · bat watching | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/congress-avenue-bridge-bats)
- [Craft Omakase | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/craft-omakase-austin)
- [Duracell Power Paddock · Brazos Hall | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/duracell-power-paddock-austin)
- [Este | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/este-austin)
- [Ezov | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/ezov-austin)
- [Fabrik | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/fabrik-austin)
- [Franklin Barbecue | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/franklin-barbecue)
- [Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/cota-grand-prixview-thursday)
- [Hestia | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/hestia-austin)
- [Intero | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/intero-austin)
- [Jeffrey’s | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jeffreys-austin)
- [Jo’s Coffee · Downtown | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/jos-coffee-downtown)
- [K1 Speed Austin · indoor kart racing | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/k1-speed-austin)
- [Kappo Kappo | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kappo-kappo-austin)
- [Kemuri Tatsu-ya | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kemuri-tatsu-ya-austin)
- [Kreuz Market · Lockhart | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/kreuz-market-lockhart)
- [Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center)
- [Launderette | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/launderette-austin)
- [LBJ Visitor Center · Johnson City | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lbj-johnson-city-visitor-center)
- [Lockhart State Park | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/lockhart-state-park)
- [Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Fan Hub · Austin | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/mercedes-austin-fan-hub)
- [One Line Racing Center · simulators and coaching | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/one-line-racing-austin)
- [Pedernales Falls State Park | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/pedernales-falls-state-park)
- [Race Club Austin · full-motion simulators | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/race-club-austin)
- [Red Bull Austin Race Nights | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-austin-race-nights)
- [Red Bull Pen to Pit Lane · F1 careers and Q&A | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/red-bull-pen-to-pit-lane-austin)
- [Road to the Race · The Long Center | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/long-center-road-to-the-race)
- [Science Mill · Johnson City | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/science-mill-johnson-city)
- [Suerte | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/suerte-austin)
- [Terry Black’s Barbecue · Austin | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/terry-blacks-barbecue-austin)
- [Texas State Capitol | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/texas-state-capitol)
- [The Broken Spoke | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/broken-spoke-austin)
- [The Continental Club · Austin | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/continental-club-austin)
- [The Roosevelt Room | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/roosevelt-room-austin)
- [The Salt Lick · Driftwood | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/salt-lick-driftwood)
- [The White Horse · Austin | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/white-horse-austin)
- [Veracruz All Natural · The LINE | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/veracruz-all-natural-line)
- [Williams Austin Fan Zone | Austin F1 Things to Do | Above Guide](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/things-to-do/williams-austin-fan-zone)

### Related pages linked from this page

- [Austin F1 Extra Days: Lockhart, Driftwood & Hill Country](https://above.guide/austin-f1/austin-and-hill-country.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/austin-and-hill-country)
- [Austin F1 Food & Drink: Breakfast, BBQ, Dinner & Cocktails](https://above.guide/austin-f1/food-and-drink.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/food-and-drink)
- [Austin F1 2026 Motorsport Experiences & Fan Access](https://above.guide/austin-f1/motorsport-experiences.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/motorsport-experiences)
- [Austin F1 Schedule 2026: F1 & Support Race Timetable](https://above.guide/austin-f1/race-week.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/race-week)
- [Getting to COTA 2026: Shuttles, Parking & Return Travel](https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/getting-to-austin)
- [Where to Stay for Austin F1 (2026): Best Areas & Hotels](https://above.guide/austin-f1/where-to-stay.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/austin-f1/where-to-stay)

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- [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt)
- [Guide index](https://above.guide/austin-f1/llms.txt)
- [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/austin-f1/llms-full.txt)
- [Manifest](https://above.guide/austin-f1/ai/manifest.json)