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

Posts from: May 2017

Austin Woman's Club at the North-Evans Chateau Bellevue. C01575, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

Historic Austin: Downtown West

By Christine Felton on May. 22, 2017

Downtown west Austin is a quiet neighborhood in the heart of the city, home to restaurants, stately homes and a wealth of well-preserved history. The neighborhood, along with the rest of downtown Austin, was first planned in 1839 as a 14-block metropolitan area, designed to become the capital of the…

Asian American Heritage Image Box Widget. Thai Kun, Credit Mark Weatherford.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Austin

By Guest Blogger on May. 10, 2017

May is Asian Pacific American (APA) heritage month! This designation was originally passed into law 1978 as a 10 day celebration that was extended to a month in 1992. The month was chosen to…