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Best Things to Do in Zilker & Barton Hills

Austin's outdoor living room, plus what's around it — the best of 42 rated venues.

Zilker Park itself anchors this list, but the neighborhood around it has real depth too — sushi, an escape room, and a legendary piano bar all sit within walking distance of Barton Springs.

Zilker Metropolitan Park

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

4.8 stars, 6,203 reviews.

PanIQ Escape Room Austin

PanIQ Escape Room Austin is a escape room in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.8 stars, 1,285 reviews.

Joe's Slice of Sicily

Joe's Slice of Sicily is a budget-friendly pizzeria in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.8 stars, 292 reviews.

Gimme Burger

Gimme Burger is a moderately-priced restaurant in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.8 stars, 124 reviews.

Soto

Upscale Japanese restaurant that serves sushi, cocktails & more amid a sleek, grey & black space.

4.7 stars, 3,702 reviews. $$$$.

Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches

Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches is a budget-friendly breakfast spot in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.7 stars, 864 reviews.

Donn's Depot

Piano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.

4.7 stars, 827 reviews.

Austin Nature & Science Center

80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks.

4.7 stars, 387 reviews.

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course is a disc golf course in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.7 stars, 324 reviews.

Aris

Aris is a restaurant in Zilker / Barton Hills.

4.7 stars, 261 reviews.

Featured venues

Zilker Metropolitan Park
Outdoors

Zilker Metropolitan Park

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

PanIQ Escape Room Austin
Community

PanIQ Escape Room Austin

PanIQ Escape Room Austin is a escape room in Zilker / Barton Hills.

Joe's Slice of Sicily
Food $

Joe's Slice of Sicily

Joe's Slice of Sicily is a budget-friendly pizzeria in Zilker / Barton Hills.

Gimme Burger
Food $$

Gimme Burger

Gimme Burger is a moderately-priced restaurant in Zilker / Barton Hills.

Soto
Food $$$$

Soto

Upscale Japanese restaurant that serves sushi, cocktails & more amid a sleek, grey & black space.

Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches
Food $

Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches

Eggman Breakfast Sandwiches is a budget-friendly breakfast spot in Zilker / Barton Hills.

Donn's Depot
Nightlife $

Donn's Depot

Piano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.

Austin Nature & Science Center
Arts

Austin Nature & Science Center

80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks.

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course
Sports

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course

Zilker Park Disc Golf Course is a disc golf course in Zilker / Barton Hills.

Aris
Food

Aris

Aris is a restaurant in Zilker / Barton Hills.