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View Full Post District in Review: Market District

Published: 5/27/2016

A thoughtfully curated section of town, find everything from antiques and albums to galleries, cult-followed grub and the flagship Whole Foods Market . Courtesy of Mean Eyed Cat. Mean Eyed Cat : Recently renovated, the dive bar is still outfitted with Johnny Cash decor, but now has meat-by-the-pound Stubb's BBQ grub and booze on the menu. Drink Order: Ask for the "Mean Juice" - tequila infused with ghost pepper chilies. Billy Reid : A mecca for the well-dressed Southern gent and lady, here you'll find everything from suits and streetwear to accessories with heirloom... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Eat & Drink Neighborhoods Nightlife Market District

Posted in: Neighborhoods

View Full Post ATX Television Festival

Published: 5/25/2016

ATX Television Festival kicks off Season 5 this year, June 9-12. To celebrate the milestone, the festival has some very special programming, including: killer reunions ("Rescue Me," "The Shield," "West Wing," "Ugly Betty"), conversations with industry luminaries (like Norman Lear, Kurt Sutter, Katey Segal, David Simon, Tom Fontana and more), panels covering all aspects of TV (from Never Picked Up Pilots to a script reading of "The O.C.," plus a look at the evolution of digital entertainment with Rooster Teeth) and, of... read more

Tags: Festivals Film

Posted in: Film

View Full Post The Call of the Texas Hill Country

Published: 5/23/2016

What is the scenic Texas Hill Country to you? It is more than a serene getaway. It’s food. It’s culture. It’s an adventure. It can claim your soul and call you back again and again. So let it. Here are some reasons to answer the calling. Keep those cameras handy for the wildflowers you’ll see throughout spring and into the summer—along roadways and blanketing fields. Indian blankets color entire fields with red and orange during May and June. The floral treat continues throughout summer as brilliant yellow flowers compete for attention with the brightness of the... read more

Tags: Hill Country Outdoors Eat & Drink Food Trucks Wine Pet Friendly

Posted in: Hill Country

View Full Post Shop Like a Local: 6 Austin Farmers Markets

Published: 5/20/2016

There are few things as refreshing as a sunny morning in Austin, surrounded by fresh produce, colorful bouquets, hot coffee and the sound of a local musician wafting through the stalls at one of our many farmers markets. Whether you're in town for a few days or a few weeks, a visit to one of our area markets is a great way to have the authentic Austin experience. In total, there are more than 40 markets in and around town every week but to help narrow down the list, we have put together a list of some of our top weekend markets in Austin. So get up, get... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Downtown East Austin Eat & Drink Family Free Live Music Pet Friendly South Austin

Posted in: Family

View Full Post Latino Music Month Spotlight: Adrian Quesada

Published: 5/18/2016

Courtesy of Stevan Alcala. It’s Latino Music Month in Austin, where the salsa and sounds are as hot as the looming summer season. Austin, though primarily known for blues and country at heart, has a vibrant history of a thriving Latino community and the deep music roots that come along with it. This lineage includes various acts like the iconic Tejano band Little Joe Y La Familia , Los Lonely Boys and Vallejo ’s unique take on Latino rock, as well as emerging artists like Cilantro Boombox and Peligrosa DJ Collective who are mixing Latino influences with modern... read more

Tags: Live Music Multicultural

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post What To Know: X Games Austin 2016

Published: 5/16/2016

X Games returns to Austin, Texas, for its third and final year at the Circuit of The Americas and features world-class action sports competition, concerts, interactive festivals and more. Let’s take a look at what you need to know: Street Skateboard Competition. Courtesy of ESPN Images. When: Thursday, June 2 – Sunday, June 5, 2016 Where: Circuit of The Americas ™ Event Hours: Friday, June 3, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Who’s Coming: Familiar faces Bob Burnquist , Nyjah Huston , and... read more

Tags: COTA Events Festivals Live Music Sports X Games

Posted in: Sports

View Full Post Brewery Tours & Taprooms in Austin

Published: 5/11/2016

We can probably all agree on one thing: hops = happiness. So in honor of ales, lagers, pilsners, porters and more, we put back a few and compiled this beer-themed bucket list of must-visit breweries in and around town. Because the best pilgrimages are to places with pints, naturally. (512) Brewing Company THE BEER: Extensive info about the 18 listed beers - including the Wit, Pale, IPA and Pecan Porter, which are together known as the "Core Four" - can be found here . But, you know: tasting > reading. TASTES & TOURS: There are two tour options... read more

Tags: Craft Beer Eat & Drink Tours

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post Where the Locals Eat BBQ

Published: 5/6/2016

We know you’ve all heard about Franklin Barbecue and their worth-the-wait line. But have you tried these local faves? When it comes to Texas barbecue, everyone seems to have their preferred pit master and brisket or rib go-to. We invite you to log some time, do the research and find your top ‘cue. 9 great places to eat BBQ in Austin: la Barbecue la Barbecue masters cook world-class beef, pork, turkey and sausage in a custom fabricated smoker using local, perfectly seasoned post oak. Sample their El Sancho sandwich - pulled pork or chopped brisket on top of house made sausage with... read more

Tags: BBQ Eat & Drink Iconic Austin Food Trucks

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post May Events & Festivals

Published: 5/4/2016

May means making the most of what Austin has to offer - live music, film, arts, food, beer and, of course, the great outdoors. No matter where your interests lie, there's always something to do in ATX. Here are some of our favorite things to do around town this spring: 5/4/16 - 5/8/16 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Various Locations The festival showcases contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos made by or about Latinos in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Spring Eat & Drink Events Film Live Music Sports

Posted in: Events

View Full Post Austin Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

Published: 5/4/2016

It's National Travel and Tourism Week ! This week of events, May 1st-9th, serves to champion the power of our industry. Travel and tourism professionals work throughout the week to promote the contributions their travel organizations make to the U.S. and local economies. This year, the U.S. Travel Association has determined this week's theme is Travel ’16. We interviewed some our Austin CVB staff about working in tourism and to share some of their Austin recommendations. Tiffany Kerr, Director of Marketing What’s your favorite thing about... read more

Tags: True Austin

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