21 Local Austin Gift Ideas

A list of ideas for gifts that are local and unique to Austin. Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Mother's/Father's Day, and other holidays.

Available for purchase online

  1. Float the River Gift Certficates from ATXcursions (can be sent via email). Give the gift of summer fun. Great for couples, families, friends.

    River tubing girls
  2. Massage Gift Certificates from Myo Massage (Valentine's Day Packages, Christmas Packages, etc).
  3. Satellite and Street Map of Austin, by Never Astray.

    Waterproof map of Austin
  4. Taco Gift Cards from Taco Deli

    Tacodeli tacos
    Photo by @houstontxfood
  5. Alamo Drafthouse Gift Cards - the best movie theaters in the universe.

    Alamo Drafthouse
  6. Locally themed gift baskets with Austin products from Austin City Gift Baskets.
  7. Bookpeople gift cards or gift sets
  8. Things that say "i love you so much" from Jo's Coffee

    Jo's Coffee and dogs
  9. Coasters, cutting boards, and prints of iconic Austin scenes at South Austin Gallery
  10. Salt Lick BBQ sauce
  11. Gear from some of our favorite berweries: Jester King, Live Oak Brewing, Black Star Coop
  12. A floatation tank experience at Zero Gravity Institute
  13. Torchy's merch and taco money
  14. Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddle board rental at Texas Rowing Center

Offline ideas

  1. Unique costumes, clothes, and jewelry from Lucy In Disguise

    Lucy in Disguise shoes
  2. Pipes, vapes, hot sauce, e-cigs, lighters, and more from local headshop chain Planet K

    Planet K papers and pipes
    Photo by emer.ald
  3. Anything alcohol-related from Twin Liquors
  4. A unique way to learn a new language at Freestyle Language Center
  5. Something weird or truly uncommon at Uncommon Objects

    Uncommon objects globes

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