Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Arts and Culture Spring Round-Up

Austin is known for its creativity. With good reason. Not only are we home to some world-class museums, we're also home to plenty of artists themselves. Take a look at our spring arts and culture roundup for some of Austin's best seasonal exhibits. The Contemporary Austin Downtown: Tom Sachs:…

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2nd Street Soundcheck

Right before the fun of South by Southwest, the 2 nd Street District and Austin Monthly give Austinites and visitors alike an opportunity to catch some great local musicians during 2nd Street Soundcheck. 2nd Street Soundcheck, Saturday, February 28, is a FREE afternoon of music from 1-8 p.m. Two…

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bRUNch Running

Runners love to eat. After a good hard run, runners want to reward themselves with tasty bites and refreshments like eggs benedict and mimosas. Last December, bRUNch Running launched its Austin…

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Outdoor Adventures with Kids: McKinney Falls

The weather in Austin is beautiful, so why not take your kiddos to a nearby park? One of my family's favorites is the nearby McKinney Falls State Park. McKinney Falls State Park. Courtesy of Expedia Viewfinder. Located just 13 miles southeast of downtown, McKinney Falls offers 726 acres of hiking…

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Woode Wood's Austin

We are officially one month into 2015 and, if you're like me, you are asking yourself "WHAT WAS I THINKING?!" in regards to your New Year's resolutions. A few years ago my New Year's resolution was to…

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