Nice Kicks is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

1. Nice Kicks

8.0
2815 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Shoe Store · West University · 14 tips and reviews

Jaysyn L.Jaysyn Longoria: Awesome selection of footwear. Also, they carry The Hundreds. Support your independant sneaker shops!!

Anthony G.Anthony Gilbert: This is the store for sneakers, and apparel. The customer service is superb, and the selection is one of the best in the business. Shop here, and stay fly!

DJ Mike SwingDJ Mike Swing: Best Sneaker Shop in the South !!!

Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

2. Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary

7.8
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX
Zoo · 41 tips and reviews

Emilie M.Emilie McDonald: Wear sneakers!

Danielle S.Danielle Stapleton: Awesome place for kids of all ages and adults. You can really get close to (and feed some) the animals. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the shade!

HISTORYHISTORY: With more than 300 animals across more than 100 different species, Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo rescuing animals and serving the Austin community.

Lady Bird Lake Trail (West) is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

3. Lady Bird Lake Trail (West)

9.5
Lady Bird Lake (Western Bank), Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 100 tips and reviews

The Austin Grand PrixThe Austin Grand Prix: You've eaten and drank your way through the best of Austin - now get outside for some fresh air & recharge your body! Beautiful & well-kept trail around Lady Bird Lake is an Austin favorite.

Austin 360Austin 360: Lady Bird Lake Trail is a 10-mile loop in the heart of the city. Mile 0 starts at Auditorium Shores, crosses over Interstate 35 into East Austin and loops back around toward the MoPac Bridge.

David B.David Bradley: (4.2 mi) Park beneath the Mopac Bridge, cross the lake at the South 1st bridge and loop back to Mopac. Water coolers there to greet you at the start and finish!

The Mohawk is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

4. The Mohawk

8.9
912 Red River St (at E 10th St.), Austin, TX
Rock Club · Downtown Austin · 131 tips and reviews

exfmexfm: Hands down coolest music venue in Austin. Head outside to the main stage or up the stairs to the rooftop deck that looks over the stage. If you want a more intimate experience head to the back stage.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: To access the secret VIP lounge, knock 12 times on the wall by the restroom. If no one answers that means it’s full.

Joseph S.Joseph Salazar: Go to Mohawk. See a band at Mohawk. Read more.

Hotel Saint Cecilia is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

5. Hotel Saint Cecilia

8.8
112 Academy Dr (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews

Kat E.Kat Egan: Gorgeous, intimate spot. Pretend your hanging with the Stones in the mid 70's in a mansion in the UK countryside. Easy rider cocktail is fantastic.

Matt R.Matt Rutledge: suite 8 with skyline view 😎

Shannon H.Shannon Hall: Suite 4 is absolute heaven with its own private garden.

The Domain is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

6. The Domain

8.9
11410 Century Oaks Terrace (Palm Way), Austin, TX
Shopping Plaza · 79 tips and reviews

Kona GrillKona Grill: Perfect after your business day or an afternoon of shopping, we look forward to serving you! Dinner and lunch menus, sushi menu and happy hour specials.

Jeanene D.Jeanene Demel: Got a free water bottle for checking in 3 times.

Ryan J.Ryan Jones: Go around saying hmmmmyes or indeed at anything that seems pretentious

W Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

7. W Austin

8.8
200 Lavaca St (at W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: A rooftop apiary provides honey for the sleek farm-to-table restaurant, TRACE, downstairs, which also has its own forager. Don’t miss brunch on the patio on Sundays, complete with live jazz. Read more.

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: There are residences here.... Be careful because they'll probably try to take you back to their "house"

Ashley R.Ashley Rounds: Best Hotel in Austin...

Auditorium Shores Dog Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

8. Auditorium Shores Dog Park

9.1
800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX
Dog Park · Bouldin Creek · 18 tips and reviews

Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman: Loose dogs compete with runners and loungers. It’s great for a splash in the lake, and it's leash-free from South First Street to Bouldin Avenue.

SoundCloudSoundCloud: If you like dog parks, this is one of the best!

TasiaTasia: I love bringing my lab mix here. It's close to the water so she can swim. I go late enough when it's cool so she doesn't get too hot and that way I can watch the live shows. It's a win-win.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

9. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.7
11600 Century Oaks Ter Ste 140 (The Domain), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · North Burnet · 36 tips and reviews

John M.John Mansfield: Dry aged new York strip is the best steak I've ever had! Get the Mountain Cuvee Gundlach Bundschue for a paring wine. Bill is an awesome server!

Alixandra R.Alixandra Radcliffe: Best bar staff ever!

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Aviary Shop & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

10. Aviary Shop & Lounge

7.6
2110 S Lamar Blvd (Oxford Ave.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Zilker · 20 tips and reviews

Cassandra S.Cassandra Schloser: Aviary is a place for wine lovers. Amazing & unique selections. They now offer sliders & sandwiches besides cheese plates. New, Sunday brunch 🍳🍸🍹🍷

DarkSkin 🌺 Q.DarkSkin 🌺 Queen: Ask about the moscato and the punch!

Sam D.Sam D: The bison patte is amazing

Hilton Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

11. Hilton Austin

7.3
500 E 4th St (at Neches St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 166 tips and reviews

@palmerlaw@palmerlaw: 8th floor - Great gym facilities with Precor brand equipment! Pool (with bar and hot tub) is nice but typically small as downtown hotel pools often are.

SPINSPIN: Couldn’t spring for a hotel downtown? The Hilton lobby can be your new de facto crash pad. But shhh, the prime real estate goes quick. Rumor has it they won't even try to kick you out!

IFCIFC: Need a nice, quiet place to get away from it all? This is definitely it during SXSW!

The Highball is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

12. The Highball

7.5
1120 S Lamar Blvd (at Treadwell St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews

Casey H.Casey H.: Jazz brunch on Sundays is the best! Ask what the pancakes of the day are and order a Mariposa.

Mike D.Mike D: Great Fun and a Great Place.

Scott W.Scott Weinberg: Although not particularly expensive, this place is a little bit classy. Behave accordingly.

Kung Fu Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

13. Kung Fu Saloon

510 Rio Grande St (at 6th St.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 133 tips and reviews

deestivdeestiv: Great beers on tap, free skee ball, and other classic arcade games - so fun and a cool vibe!

NAKID Social Sports in AustinNAKID Social Sports in Austin: Mmm... Beer. Or vodka!

Dani D.Dani Dudek: Make sure you play some Skee-Ball for FREE!

H-E-B is one of The 15 Best Places for Sneakers in Austin.

14. H-E-B

8.3
6900 Brodie Ln (at William Cannon), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · 45 tips and reviews

Katrina L.Katrina Lu: Best ready-to-cook Roasted Chicken ~ checkout their fridge. And they do have a variety of fruits every time and dang is fresh! And more stuffs you can grab!

A Bag's LifeA Bag's Life: Don’t treat me like trash.. Bring me and other wraps back here so I can be recycled.

Chris 'Kaz' W.Chris 'Kaz' Wojtewicz: park in the back to save time