Neighborhood 48H guide
East Austin: Where to Stay & What to Do in 48 Hours
Franklin Barbecue, the Texas State Cemetery and East Sixth bars.
East Austin, across I-35 from downtown, mixes old neighborhoods with breweries, bars, food trucks and the city’s most famous barbecue.
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Photo: Carlos Pacheco from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Why stay here
Barbecue, bars and music venues close by, a short ride from downtown.
Who it's for: Foodies, night owls and repeat visitors.
Pros
- Food and bars
- Local feel
- Close to downtown
Cons
- Spread out
- Some streets lack sidewalks
- Rapid change
48H in East Austin
Brisket, Texas history, a night on East Sixth.
09:00 – Franklin Barbecue
Line up early; open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 until sold out.
14:00 – Texas State Cemetery
Weekday guided tours at the visitor center.
21:00 – Hotel Vegas
Bands and patio events on East Sixth.
Named recommendations
Real places with links to their official site or a Maps place page. We do not invent hours, prices, or ratings.
Eat
Eat
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
The brisket people line up for.
Photo: Carlos Pacheco from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Official site / map →
Drink
See / do
See / do
Texas State Cemetery
909 Navasota St
Burial ground of Stephen F. Austin and other Texas figures.
Photo: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Official site / map →
Where to stay
Specific named properties—not vague city-wide searches. Expedia stays use tracked Creator links; others open the hotel's official site.
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Hotel · Expedia
The Cabins at East Austin Hotel
East 6th St
Cabin rooms at the East Austin Hotel on East Sixth.
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Vacation rentals
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