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View Full Post Best Indie Bookstores in Austin

Published: 7/20/2018

Austin's independent spirit is alive and well in our community-owned, new and used bookstores. When you’re done checking out some of our cool restaurants, enjoying a live concert on a lawn or SUPing at the lake, head over to one of the many independently owned bookstores we have around the city! All of them have something different to offer; here’s a list of the best indie bookstores, so you can bring a piece of Austin home with you: Courtesy of BookPeople. Austin Books and Comics Adventures! Super villains! Tights! You can find all of these things and more at... read more

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Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post Pride Week 2018 Events in Austin

Published: 7/18/2018

Headed to Austin for Pride ? There's no shortage of festivities planned this year. You're in for a weekend of creativity, solidarity, diversity and community. Whether you're here for a day or here for the weekend, the Insider Blog has you covered with the hottest events around town. PRIDE Parade. Courtesy of Austin PRIDE. 8/6/18 OUT at the Movie ZACH Theatre This official Pride movie night brings together a few of Austin's favorite things: food trucks, film and fashion (oh, and it's free!). Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket for this... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Events Summer Festivals Downtown

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View Full Post Where to See Drag in Austin

Published: 7/16/2018

While Austin certainly isn't the only city with a drag scene, Austin is unique in that venues and organization throughout the city promote performers of all types, with acts that push boundaries and play with the “rules of drag.” Here, we do it proudly and we celebrate it! Catch a show in Austin, and you will connect with drag as an art form; an art without rules, which explores all that drag can be… ultimately, fierce! With the formation of the Austin International Drag Foundation by Jamie Bancroft, the drag community has built a family in... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Arts & Culture Nightlife Events

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View Full Post Top Texas Hill Country Resorts

Published: 7/13/2018

Spend some quality time at these tucked-away Texas Hill Country gems. Craving adventure, fresh-air and relaxation? Here’s where to stay and what to do: Courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Resort. HORSESHOE BAY RESORT This 7,000-acre, AAA Four Diamond-rated property is all about wide-open family fun. Get your fill of family scavenger hunts, waterfront concerts, dive-in movies, relaxing treatments at the Bayside Spa, complimentary s'mores and a full-service marina with pontoons, stand up paddleboards, kayaks and WaveRunners.Exhale on the shores of Lake LBJ surrounded by blue water... read more

Tags: Family Hill Country Spas Golf West Austin

Posted in: Hill Country Family

View Full Post One Day in Austin with Chef Callie Speer

Published: 7/11/2018

Want to know how to make the most out of a stop in Austin, TX? For Callie Speer, executive chef and owner of local favorite Holy Roller , that’s easy: Japanese smokehouse, "brunch all day" diner fare, Detroit-style pizza and a night of live music at the Mohawk in the Red River Cultural District . Follow along as she shows chef Jonathan Whitener of LA’s Here's Looking at You the ropes - and listen for the sweet sounds of ‘French Girls' by Austin band Swimming with Bears . For more insider recommendations, explore the Austin Insider... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Food Trucks True Austin Market District East Austin

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post Austin's 5 Best Natural Swimming Spots

Published: 7/9/2018

The Texas Hill Country is bisected by several major rivers and is a very green and colorful place for visitors, almost year-round. Beyond the rivers that flow through the Hill Country, you’ll find several swimming holes, discovered long ago and loved for as long as they’ve been known, some frequented by locals for many decades. These are no longer secrets, of course, as they have become popular spots, especially on hot summer days. Here are five area swimming holes that are well worth exploring. Barton Springs Pool. Credit Lars Plougmann. 1. BARTON SPRINGS | AUSTIN, TEXAS... read more

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Posted in: Outdoors Hill Country

View Full Post LGBTQ Austin: Your Weekend Guide

Published: 7/6/2018

Austin is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country. But you won’t find just one “gayborhood” here. The community is integrated throughout this inclusive town, which means that LGBTQ visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they wander. Check out our two-day itinerary that will direct you to some of the most popular shopping districts, restaurants, nightclubs and gay-owned businesses in Austin. DAY 1 Radio Coffee & Beer. Credit Regan Hackleman. Fuel up for the day with an espresso from at Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin. Then grab a hearty... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Itineraries Coffee Food Trucks Shopping Arts & Culture Zilker Park Live Music

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post 20 Iconic Austin Music Venues

Published: 7/5/2018

Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World® , and boy does it deliver. With more than 250 music venues , you’re guaranteed to catch outstanding live performances every night of the week. Whether your tastes lie with country-western or veer toward punk rock, you’re sure to find a music venue worth a listen. Here’s a roundup of Austin’s 20 most iconic live music spots. 1. Broken Spoke Do some Texas two-stepping at Broken Spoke, an old-fashioned honky-tonk that’s been around since 1964 and hosted country legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.... read more

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View Full Post One Day In Austin with Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph

Published: 7/3/2018

Want to know how to make the most out of a stop in Austin, TX? For Tavel Bristol-Joseph, pastry chef and co-owner of local favorite Emmer & Rye , that’s easy: Tex-Mex BBQ, backyard Thai, and a night of live music at the best dive in town. Follow along as he shows chef Blake Edmunds of Denver’s Señor Bear the ropes - and listen for the sweet sounds of ‘Running Home to You' by Austin's Bee Caves. For more insider recommendations, explore the Austin Insider Blog's Food & Drink section and download your free copy of the Austin Insider Guide today! read more

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View Full Post Top 15 Places for a Margarita in Austin

Published: 7/2/2018

Nothing says Austin like an icy margarita enjoyed on an outdoor patio. But where should you go? The city offers countless great places that mix amazing margaritas. To help you navigate, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 margaritas in Austin. Now get to sipping! La Condesa. Credit Jody Horton. La Condesa This chic restaurant is the perfect place to stop for a margarita while exploring downtown Austin. Order a bowl of chipotle guacamole and try the Margarita La Clásica (on the rocks), or the Margarita La Condesa with fresh pineapple juice for a twist. Trudy’s No list of... read more

Tags: Summer Tex-Mex Eat & Drink

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