50 Fun Things to Do in Austin
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There’s truly something for everyone in Austin. Whether you’re looking for live music, must-see museums…
Austin's Best Murals
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Best Patio Bars for Al Fresco Drinking
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Top Holiday Concerts & Shows in Austin
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30 Best Austin Fall Restaurants
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Visiting Peppermint Parkway at COTA
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Festive Things to Do in Austin with Kids
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Top Holiday Concerts & Shows in Austin
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Austin is bringing back some festive traditions…
Visiting Peppermint Parkway at COTA
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Austin's All-New Walk-Through Holiday Lights Spectacle at COTA Austin is always buzzing with…
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2025
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It's the most wonderful time of the year and time for a new rendition of one of Austin's…
The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Austin
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Spending the holidays in Austin? Celebrate like a local and join in some of our city’s…
Visiting Austin's Trail of Lights
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The Magic Returns December 10-23, 2025 The Live Music Capital of the World®, shines brightest…
Top Things to Do in Austin This Winter
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You’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the wintertime, both indoors and out, thanks to the…
Austin’s Music Scene
20 Iconic Austin Music Venues
Austin's legendary music scene has earned us the title of Live Music Capital of the…
Austin’s Best Live Music Brunches
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Honky Tonks and Country Bars in Austin
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Live Music Venues in Downtown Austin
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Where to See Classical Music in Austin
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Music Venues in South Austin
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5 Places to See Live Music on Rainey Street
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Family-Friendly Music Venues in Austin
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Live Music Venues in West Austin
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Austin for Music Lovers
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Best Music Venues in Austin
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Guide to Austin's Dance Bars & Night Clubs
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Top East Austin Music Venues
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Where to Listen to World Music in Austin
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Music Venues in Central Austin
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Austin's Best Tours
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Visiting Austin for a few hours, and want to see the most you can in a short amount of time? New to…
Austin Studio Tour 2025
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The free, self-guided Austin Studio Tour invites visitors to discover new artistic talent, see…
Austin's Best Murals
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Austin's buildings and walls may be canvases, but they're anything but blank. Explore any…
Fall & Winter Film Festivals In and Around Austin
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As the seasons shift and the curtain falls on summer’s heat, Austin steps into the…
Austin’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Arts Scene
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Austin’s various art scenes are a defining part of our ever-expanding culture. Galleries…
Visiting the Austin Nature & Science Center
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Nestled within the Zilker Nature Preserve on the western edge of Zilker Park is the Austin Nature…
Austin Thrifting Guide
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Best Thrift and Vintage Stores in Austin by Area If you love treasure hunting, Austin's diverse…
Top Austin Musicians & Bands To Listen To And See Live
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Looking for a show to catch or a live band to listen to while in Austin? South Congress is bustling…
Austin Comedians to Know
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Part of what makes Austin so vibrant is its renowned comedy scene. From cool shows at The Velveeta…
Where to See Live Theatre in Austin
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Austin's theater scene is active and ever-evolving, offering a diverse selection of…
Shop Austin Vintage & Flea Markets
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Austin is known for its dynamic live music, vibrant arts scene, and eclectic vibe. One of the best…
Austin’s Black Arts Scene
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Austin has a long and storied history. And, as Javier Wallace of Black Austin Tours says, the…
Historic Austin: Congress Avenue
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Congress Avenue isn’t just Austin’s main street – it is the main street of…
Visiting Austin's Brush Square Museums
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Once Brush Square was a bustling cotton market, but now it's home to the Joseph and Susanna…
Where to Shop Local in Austin
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Keep it local and give your wallet a workout in Austin, where you’ll be tempted by everything…
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Austin
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Whether you’re in town for Austin City Limits, a fall weekend getaway or just looking for…
Where to Find Frozen Treats in Austin
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When Austin heats up, the city offers plenty of ways to stay cool. From small-batch ice cream and…
Best Sushi Restaurants in Austin
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Whether you're craving melt-in-your-mouth toro or a decked out hand roll, Austin’s sushi…
Best Restaurants in North Austin
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When visiting Austin, many people head straight for downtown or East Austin. But locals know the…
Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival
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Experience the hottest new chefs and inventive culinary creations in May 2026 at Hot Luck Live Food…
MICHELIN Starred Restaurants in Austin
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Some of Austin’s top restaurants are celebrating their highly coveted Star status awarded by…
Latin-Owned Restaurants in Austin
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Austin has some outstanding Latino- and Latina-owned restaurants, and not all serve Mexican food…
25 Food Trucks In Austin, TX You Can’t Miss
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Food truck eats are a must when you visit Austin. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly…
Mezcal Bars in Austin
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In recent years, the popularity of mezcal has skyrocketed the world over, and Austin is no…
Where to Find the Best Indian Food in Austin
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As far as cuisine goes, Austin is probably best known for barbecue, Tex-Mex and breakfast tacos. But…
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Austin
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Spend just a few minutes in Austin and you’ll quickly find that where the locals go, their…
Best Austin Breweries
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Austin's craft brewing scene has been booming, so you'd be forgiven for feeling a little…
Where to Find Austin's Best Breakfast Tacos
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In Austin, breakfast tacos are a dietary staple.... like water, but tastier. These are not burritos…
Best Seat in the House: la Barbecue
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Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of…
Best Seat in the House: Lick Honest Ice Creams
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Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of…
Austin Studio Tour 2025
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The free, self-guided Austin Studio Tour invites visitors to discover new artistic talent, see…
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade
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Each year, Mexic-Arte Museum celebrates the tradition of Día de los Muertos in Austin. During…
Your Guide to the Quesoff Queso Festival in Austin
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Texas queso is a staple at bars, Mexican restaurants and barbecue joints alike, and every year…
Top Things to Do in Austin This Fall
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Celebrate fall in Austin with tons of seasonal activities, including pumpkin patches and corn mazes…
F1 Returns to Austin's Circuit of The Americas
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The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix race returns to Austin, Texas in 2025 and is ready to welcome…
Top Local Artists to Watch at ACL Fest
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The long-awaited Austin City Limits Music Festival…
Explore Austin's Moody Center
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The crown jewel in Austin’s live music crown is the Moody Center. Opened in April 2022, the…
Texas Book Festival 2025
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The annual Texas Book Festival (TBF) takes place November 8-9, 2025, at the Texas Capitol, in tents…
Galentine's Day in Austin, TX
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Galentine's Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the incredible friendships and bonds…
Accessible Things to Do in Austin
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Thanks to Austin's temperate Winters, mild Spring and Fall seasons and sunny Summers, visitors…
NASCAR Returns to Austin
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Race fans will experience another unforgettable weekend of NASCAR in Austin when the NASCAR Cup…
2025 Austin Event Guide
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Preview the fun to come in 2025 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest festivals and…
ATXGo: Your Access Guide to Festivals in Austin
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Austin is home to many festivals (nearly 100 annual festivals and counting) and now there is a…
aGLIFF 38: Prism Film Festival
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Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF returns…
Top Annual Arts Events & Festivals
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Art thrives in Austin. It's apparent in our world-class museums. rocking music scene and…
Festive Things to Do in Austin with Kids
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Sing carols, twirl on ice, enjoy spectacular festive displays and get into the spirit of the season…
Austin's Best Tours
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Visiting Austin for a few hours, and want to see the most you can in a short amount of time? New to…
The Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Austin
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Spending the holidays in Austin? Celebrate like a local and join in some of our city’s…
Top Things to Do in Austin This Winter
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You’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the wintertime, both indoors and out, thanks to the…
Visiting Austin's Trail of Lights
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The Magic Returns December 10-23, 2025 The Live Music Capital of the World®, shines brightest…
50 Fun Things to Do in Austin
- 11 min read
There’s truly something for everyone in Austin. Whether you’re looking for live music…
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade
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Each year, Mexic-Arte Museum celebrates the tradition of Día de los Muertos in Austin. During…
Visiting Mayfield Park & Mount Bonnell
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Situated in the heart of west Austin, witness the natural beauty of Central Texas with a visit to…
Austin’s Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals
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There’s something magical about fall in Central Texas. The air cools (just a little), the…
Visiting Pioneer Farms
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Travel back in time to the 19th century when you visit Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms. This living…
Visiting the LBJ Presidential Library & Museum
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A hub for historical memorabilia from the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration, the LBJ Presidential…
Things to Do for Halloween in Austin 2025
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If you're looking for a good ghost story, not only does Austin have some ghoulish ones to tell…
Top Things to Do in Austin This Fall
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Celebrate fall in Austin with tons of seasonal activities, including pumpkin patches and corn mazes…
Austin Museum Day 2025 Attractions & Galleries
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Austin has a booming art scene and several nationally recognized museums. With Austin Museum Day on…
Visiting the Thinkery, Austin's Children's Museum
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Little ones and parents love Austin’s hands-on children’s museum, the Thinkery, where…
Fall & Winter Film Festivals In and Around Austin
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As the seasons shift and the curtain falls on summer’s heat, Austin steps into the…
ATX Television Festival 2026
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Season 15 of ATX Television Festival is returning to Downtown Austin May 28-31, 2026. Experience…
Spring & Summer Film Festivals in Austin
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Austin is known for many film festivals year-round. Cinephiles and industry professionals flock to…
2025 Premieres at the SXSW Film Festival
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Explore the heart of Austin's creative buzz by learning about some of the SXSW 2025 movie and…
Austin Film Festival 2025
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The annual Austin Film Festival (AFF) returns October 23-30, 2025 with the renowned writers…
aGLIFF 38: Prism Film Festival
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Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF returns…
Visiting the Paramount & State Theatres
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Established in 1915, the historic Paramount Theatre has stood as a Congress Avenues staple for more…
Austin's Indie Arts Scene
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Austin is a magnet for creatives, drawing a mix of artists, actors and musicians who make up the…
Where to Catch Dinner and a Movie in Austin
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Whether you're planning a romantic date night, evening with friends or just trying to escape…
Where To Enjoy A Perfect Picnic In Austin
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On a clear afternoon or breezy evening, packing a picnic and heading to a local park is one of the…
Visiting Pioneer Farms
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Travel back in time to the 19th century when you visit Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms. This living…
Austin Climbing & Bouldering Guide
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With a well-balanced selection of natural walls and indoor climbing spaces, it’s easy to find…
Austin's Hike & Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake
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The Hike and Bike Trail is a low-grade trail, most of which is wide enough to accommodate both…
Hotel Swimming Pools in Austin with Day Passes
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Splish splash, y’all! Austin’s warm weather is here and it has locals and visitors…
Visiting the Austin Nature & Science Center
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Nestled within the Zilker Nature Preserve on the western edge of Zilker Park is the Austin Nature…
Where to Find Outdoor Yoga in Austin
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With nearly 300 days of sunshine annually in Austin, why not move your yoga practice outdoors?…
Visiting the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Tucked away in South Austin, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center brims with native Central Texas…
Guide to the Perfect Austin Photo Dump
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On your next trip to Austin no doubt you’ll be snapping pictures all over town. Check out our…
Austin's Sustainable Travel Guide
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From dining at award-winning restaurants that prioritize local and seasonal ingredients to exploring…
Where to See Holiday Lights in Austin
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There are so many things that make the holiday season fun. Whether you're in town for a…
Visiting the Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater
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Just a block east of the Texas State Capitol, lush Waterloo Park welcomes families and…
Visiting Barton Springs Pool
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How many cities can boast a three-acre, spring fed pool right in the center of town? Austin can…
Guide to Exploring Hamilton Pool Year-Round
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Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of the most popular parks in the Travis County area. So popular, in…
Visiting Jacob's Well
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The other-worldly beauty of Jacob’s Well—along with its year round water temperature…
Experiencing Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas
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Racing & Entertainment at Austin's Purpose-Built Motorsports Complex Just 15 miles southeast of downtown Austin, Circuit of The…