MPF 2025 City Guide

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is your gateway to Austin and the Management Practioners Forum. Located just 8 miles from downtown, getting into town is easy, with multiple transportation options, including rideshares, taxis, rental cars, and CapMetro’s Route 20 bus, which offers an affordable ride straight into the heart of Austin.

Whether you’re heading straight to your hotel or making a pit stop for some legendary tacos, you’ll be downtown in no time!

• Hotel Magdalena (2.5 mi/10-min drive to the venue) 
• JW Marriott Austin (2.5mi/10-min drive to the venue)
• Carpenter Hotel (3.1 mi/13-min drive to the venue)

• MEXTA (0.7 mi./ 4min drive to venue): Casual restaurant in the Littlefield Building serving Mexican food with modern twists plus beer, wine, and cocktails ($$$)
• Neighborhood Sushi (2.3 mi./ 10min drive to venue): Trendy Japanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls, nigiri & sashimi, plus unique cocktails & sake ($$)
• 1618 Asian Fusion (0.7mi/ 3min): Cocktails & classic Asian fusion fare in a contemporary restaurant with patio dining ($$)
• Licha’s Cantina (2.4mi/ 9min): Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space ($)
• Intero Restaurant (1.4mi/ 6min): Sustainability focused farm-to-table Italian with pasta & artisanal chocolate on a rotational menu ($$)
• Home Slice Pizza (2.6 mi/ 11min): Casual pizza spot, best Italian sub in the city ($)
• Juan in a Million (1.7 mi/ 7min): Breakfast tacos & traditional dishes in a basic setting with outdoor patio ($)
• la Barbecue (1.6 mi/ 7min): Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables ($)
• Dean’s Italian Steakhouse (2.5 mi/ 11min): Urbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace ($$$)

Drinks

• Upstairs at Caroline (2.9 mi/ 13min): Open-air space with full bar including draft cocktails, tacos, TVs & bar games
• The Driskill Bar(2.8 mi/11 min): Specialty cocktails, updated bar bites & local musicians in a plush lounge with a warm ambiance
• Shiner’s Saloon (2.7 mi/12 min) : Upbeat spot with a cowboy vibe supplying American grub into the wee hours & live music all week
• Zanzibar (2.7 mi/12 min): Crafted cocktails & global bites are served in this fashionable rooftop venue in a lush setting
• Lazarus (2.4mi/10 min): Austin brewery with casual bites on the east side
• Hotel Vegas (2.5mi/9 min): Popular East Side music venue with a huge patio, full bar, food truck & 2 stages
• Central Machine Works(2.0mi/7 min): Microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with an outdoor area

• Bar Hop on E 6th: Best to stay between San Marcos St and Chicon.
• South Congress (from Riverside to Mary St): South Congress is a lively area, featuring trendy shops, hotels, restaurants, and live music, including nightly shows at the Continental Club.
• Ghost tours: Austin Ghosts uses a hearse limo or van to visit reportedly haunted locations and share local history.
• Walk around Lady Bird Lake: In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake that goes along the water and passes by city attractions.
• Texas State Capitol: Free entry!
• Lady Bird Lake Bat Tour: Public bat watching and sunset tour with Capital Cruises.