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View Full Post District in Review: Downtown

Published: 8/18/2017

New developments and long-standing staples mix and mingle to create a bustling city center and energetic atmosphere that dominates downtown life. Find some of the best spots to drink and dine, explore and experience live music on the Insider Blog: MUSIC SCENE : In Austin, we honor our music community loud and proud on our city streets. Just take a look at the eight-foot bronzed and braided statue of Willie Nelson (301 Willie Nelson Blvd.). Willie Nelson on stage. Courtesy of ACL Live at the Moody Theater. ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER : Pop in for a tour (Monday – Friday 11... read more

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View Full Post Where to Texas Two-Step in Austin

Published: 8/16/2017

Searching for an evening out which includes cold beer, country western dancing and a potential Willie Nelson sighting? Look no further, we have plenty of dancehalls in Austin offering two step or line dancing lessons (for those who need them) and a few famous local musicians ready to create the perfect honky-tonk atmosphere to round out your Texas experience. Broken Spoke. Broken Spoke Sandwiched between two condominiums on South Lamar sits an unchanged Austin icon, the legendary “Best Dancehall in Texas”, Broken Spoke. Famous names have played at this rustic... read more

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View Full Post Your Guide to Labor Day 2017 in Austin

Published: 8/11/2017

Everyone loves a good three-day-weekend. But what makes Labor Day so special is the celebration of American workers who have contributed to the strength and prosperity of our country while keeping in mind the attitudes of its foundation - each person working to achieve remarkable things by pullin’ themselves up by the boot straps and using some real elbow grease to get things done. Take a break in Austin this Labor Day Weekend (you deserve it), we’ve got some exciting things planned: Twilight at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Credit Pierce Ingram. April-October September is at... read more

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View Full Post University of Texas Area Guide to Music & Food

Published: 8/9/2017

Home to more than 50,000 students, a reputation as one of the best universities in the nation and plenty of rich history, it goes without saying that the University of Texas is an integral part of the Austin experience. If you’re headed to Austin for a visit, there are plenty of live music and food options around campus that will make you throw up your horns and say “Hook ‘em!” Where to Listen: Spider House Ballroom. Credit Dylan Johnson. Hole in the Wall Stop by this legendary local establishment for an unapologetically Austin experience. Any... read more

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View Full Post Austin's Indie Arts Scene

Published: 8/7/2017

Austin is a magnet for creatives, drawing a mix of artists, actors and musicians who make up the city’s ever-growing indie arts scene. Check out these venues and events for the inside scoop on where to find some of Austin’s best independent art exhibits, theatrical performances and live music shows. ART Canopy is a creative community located in a renovated East Austin warehouse. The space includes 45 artists’ studios, a coffee shop and a beautiful gallery space for Big Medium, Austin’s premier art organization. Pump Project Art Complex is an East Austin art space... read more

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View Full Post 7 Hill Country Wineries Worth a Stop

Published: 8/4/2017

Just outside of Austin, the Texas Hill Country is home to more than 50 wineries. So, how do you choose where to stop? We’ve picked seven to get you started. But check out Texas Hill Country Wineries for a complete list to map out your own wine trail road trip. Becker Vineyards. Credit Peary Photography. BECKER VINEYARDS This grand winery crafts award-winning Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone-style wines that have been served at the White House. Tastings are held in a German stone barn, and include a souvenir Riedel wine glass with purchase. INWOOD ESTATES VINEYARDS A pioneer in tempranillo... read more

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View Full Post LGBTQ Austin: Your Weekend Guide

Published: 8/3/2017

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... read more

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

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 7/31/2017

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/13/17 - 9/14/17 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and unplugged... read more

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View Full Post Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival 2017

Published: 7/28/2017

You might not believe it, but visitors come to Austin from all over to consume hundreds of gallons of hot sauce every summer! The annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival not only fires up taste buds, but serves as a major fundraiser for the Central Texas Food Bank , and has raised more than 758,000 meals since its start in 1990. Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest. Credit John Anderson/The Austin Chronicle. This event has become an icon in Austin over the years, with a grand competition of spicy variations from more than 350 competitors, tastes from local restaurants and food trucks, cooking... read more

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View Full Post PRIDE Week 2017 in Austin

Published: 7/26/2017

Headed to Austin for PRIDE week? There's no shortage of festivities planned this August. You're in for a week of creativity, solidarity, diversity and community. Whether you're here for a day or here for the week, the Insider Blog has you covered with the hottest events around town: PRIDE Parade. Courtesy of Austin PRIDE. 8/19/17 PRIDE Splash at Barton Springs Barton Springs Pool Start your celebrations off right with a cool dip in Barton Springs Pool. Stay hydrated or you’ll be thirsty, and make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen and tanning... read more

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