Austin is one of the most popular bachelorette destinations in the country — think tacos, live music, rooftop cocktails, and lake days. Here’s your detailed guide to planning the perfect celebration.

When You Land

Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is only about 15 minutes from downtown.

Rideshare: Uber/Lyft are plentiful, but prices surge during peak hours and big events (SXSW, ACL). The Uber/Lyft pickup is located in one of the parking garages, so be sure to follow the signs.

We recommend FETII. Fetii is a rideshare service built specifically for groups. Their clean, on-demand 15-passenger vans pick up your whole crew in one vehicle. It’s the smart, affordable way to get around town.

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Best Times to Visit

Spring (March–May): Perfect weather, tons of festivals.

Fall (Sept–Nov): Still warm, with big events like ACL & Formula 1.

Summer (June–Aug): Hot, but great for lake and pool parties.

Where to Stay

Downtown: Ideal if you want to walk between bars, rooftops, and restaurants. Hotels: The LINE, Fairmont, Austin Proper, JW Marriott, The Loren. 

South Congress (SoCo): Boutique vibes, shopping, iconic murals. Hotels: Hotel Saint Cecilia, South Congress Hotel.

East Austin: Trendy, eclectic, cocktail bars & coffee shops. Hotels/Airbnbs: Arrive Hotel, vibey modern rentals.

Here is our detailed guide and why we’d choose certain hotels vs. others.

What to Do (Daytime Fun)

Lake Party: Rent a party barge on Lake Travis or Lake Austin. Pack swimsuits, floaties, drinks, and playlists. Lake Travis is about 45 minutes from the city (definitely recommend booking a FETTI if you rent a boat on that lake). For lake rentals we love  Pink Boat Austin or Getmyboat.

Pool Scene: Book a cabana at the Fairmont or W Hotel for poolside drinks & DJ vibes.

Hill Country Wine Tour: Dripping Springs is 40 minutes away — wineries + breweries with scenic Hill Country views.

Shopping & Photos: South Congress is filled with boutiques and murals (“I Love You So Much” & “Greetings from Austin”).

Live Music: Catch a show at Mohawk, Contiental Club or a honky-tonk night at Broken Spoke for classic Austin energy.

Here is our detailed guide on activities and our Nightlife Map.

Where To Eat

Austin’s dining scene is made for a bachelorette weekend — fun, flavorful, and full of personality. Whether you’re craving Tex-Mex, coastal bites, or modern Southern comfort, there’s something for every vibe and budget.

Lively Group-Friendly Spots: Most restaurants are used to hosting big, celebratory tables. Expect shareable plates, upbeat playlists, and patios perfect for pre-dinner drinks.

Tex-Mex & Margaritas: You can’t come to Austin without queso and margs — local staples like Matt’s El Rancho or ATX Cocina bring that festive energy.

Trendy Hotspots: For a chic dinner before a night out, try Suerte, Este, or Justine’s — all known for incredible food and stylish atmospheres.

Brunch is a Big Deal: Expect long lines and even longer mimosa lists. Favorites include Perla’s, La Piscina, and June’s All Day for daytime celebrations.

Patios & Rooftops: Austin’s warm weather means outdoor dining is a must — from Loro’s backyard BBQ vibes to Zanzibar’s rooftop cocktails downtown.

Oysters: While we know we are not on a coast, that doesn’t mean we don’t have options for great oysters. Check out our favorite spots to get them here.

💡 Tip: Make reservations early, especially for weekend dinners or large groups, and plan to linger — Austin meals often flow right into drinks and dancing.

Here is our detailed guide on places to eat.

365 Austin’s Perfect Weekend Itinerary

As someone who has been here for over 20 years and lived in the downtown area, if we were planning making the itinerary this is what it would look like:

Arrival Day – Thursday: 

Evening: Dinner at La Piscina. Enjoy rooftop vibes, the best fajitas in Austin and margs that will go down like water.

Friday:

Morning: walk the Lady Bird Lake trail and stop at Veracruz for breakfast tacos or walk over to Two Hands on South Congress.

Day Time: Spa Day at the Fairmont, their spa is packed with amenities, you can order champagne to the spa (v important). As someone who has been to all notable spa in the Austin area, this one is it.

Late Afternoon: Head to South Congress for local shopping and a cocktail. Can’t go wrong with a drink on Perla’s patio or a bottle of wine at June’s.

Dinner: Head to the Eastside for dinner. Justine’s would be my pick. After dinner head out to local bars in the area, White Horse would be a great place to start!

Saturday:

Lake Day. I’d pick the earlier time, aim for getting out there around 11 and off by 3pm. If it’s summer you are going to be exhausted (and likely drunk) from being in the sun.

Dinner: Tómalo Grill on Rainey Street would be a good place to have dinner because plates are shareable then you can easily hit the bars on Rainey. ATX Cocina is not far from Rainey Street and also would make a good dinner spot with their shareable plates.

Sunday:

Morning: if time allows I’d head to Paperboy for breakfast before airport.