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Published: 10/31/2014

Autumn in Austin means opening the windows and enjoying the fresh air, soaking in the oh-so-comfy temperatures in between the heat of summer and chill of winter, and indulging in those beloved seasonal festivities. Check out a few of our favorite ways to have fun in the fall in the ATX! Outdoors Austin in the fall at Mount Bonnell. Pumpkin is the flavor of fall, and in Austin there are plenty of places to get your fix of the orange goodness. Enjoy an autumn breakfast of pumpkin or pumpkin-cinnamon roll pancakes at Kerbey Lane Cafe . The pumpkin latte and local hospitality at ... read more

Tags: Events Eat & Drink Fall Free Family

Posted in: Family

View Full Post How to Experience Austin Film & Movie Theatres

Published: 10/29/2014

It's not unusual to hear "lights! camera! action!" around Austin. More than 200 television and film productions have played out in our picturesque city over the last 40 years. Popular movies like Varsity Blues and Office Spac e were filmed in Austin. Browse the Austin Film Commission's complete list of movies and television shows filmed here as well. Violet Crown Cinema in the 2nd Street District. Photo by Violet Crown Cinema. Whether in town for a festival or just to enjoy the city, catch some of these iconic films, beloved classics and modern... read more

Tags: Film Arts & Culture Festivals

Posted in: Film

View Full Post Austin Fan Fest

Published: 10/27/2014

The 2014 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix takes place at Circuit of The Americas this weekend (October 31-November 2)! What better way to celebrate this turbo charged event than with the free Circuit of The Americas Fan Fest 2014? Fan Fest includes live music on three stages with 16 of Austins best musicians will be performing. The fest runs concurrently with USGP and is open and free to the public. In between music sets, festival goers can purchase food and drinks from local vendors, an X Games-style action sports zone and tons of interactive displays and driving simulators. This event is... read more

Tags: COTA Formula 1 Live Music Free

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

Published: 10/22/2014

You don't have to look hard in Austin for an area to bar hop, including Sixth Street, Rainey, East Austin and the Warehouse District, but a lot of excellent local establishments get left off the list due to their location. Enter the No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl! Courtesy of Lala's Little Nugget. This pub crawl has connected some of Austin's best bars with a safer, cheaper way to get around on the Capital Metro #3 bus. For the price of $2, you can get a day pass and hop on and off the bus as much as you'd like while you have fun with a big group of friends. All that you need to make... read more

Tags: Craft Beer Nightlife North Austin Central

Posted in: Eat & Drink Neighborhoods

View Full Post Austin Retail Round-Up

Published: 10/20/2014

The holiday season is headed this way, and it's never too early to get ahead on the game. Shop local at Austin's beloved boutiques, such as Parts & Labour for Texan-built t-shirts and baby onesies; Toy Joy for nostalgic playthings; uncommon hip gifts at Wanderland ; and Atown Boutique 's goods by 100+ local creatives (think wood cake toppers, apothecary items and stitched wine totes). Shopping in the 2nd Street District. Styles are born here and there's an abundance of hot spots for light-years-ahead-of-the-trend frocks and jewelry. Flip... read more

Tags: Shopping Holidays Austin Visitor Center Arts & Culture

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post Local & Live Fall Music Series

Published: 10/17/2014

In Austin, we pride ourselves in having live music in unexpected places grocery stores, hike and bike trails, our airport and now the NEW Austin Visitor Center, 602 E. Fourth Street. Local & Live with Adam Ahrens and friends. Our fall Local & Live Music Series will be kicked off by rockin Ricky Stein on Friday, October 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Austin Visitor Center. This new set of shows will take place throughout the fall and are free and open to the public. Stop by and hear some of the best local and live music Austin has to offer. Here is a taste of our upcoming... read more

Tags: Austin Visitor Center Live Music Fall Events

Posted in: Live Music Events

View Full Post HITS Multi-Sport Austin, TX

Published: 10/15/2014

Burn off your Thanksgiving feast and Austin's famous BBQ at HITS Austin on December 14, 2014. Credit JA Sports Photo. Featuring a distance for everyone, HITS Endurance returns to the nation's most spectacular venue this holiday season. Host to world class events including the Formula 1 US Grand Prix and X Games Austin, Circuit of The Americas will once again welcome runners and cyclists to their illustrious roads this December. Beginners and multi-sport veterans can choose any distance: Friends & Family Mile 5K 3.1 Miles 10K 6.2 Miles Half Marathon 13.1 Miles Boston... read more

Tags: Sports COTA Winter

Posted in: Sports

View Full Post 5 Minutes with Austin Insider Greg Ackerman

Published: 10/14/2014

The best way to experience Austin like a true Austinite is to take a few tips from the people who know the city best! Greg has been a part of the Austin CVB's True Austin program since its inception. Learn from this music expert with one of the coolest gigs in town: It is a rare night that you are not at a live music show around Austin. How did you become a music writer? Actually most nights I am at home with my wife Haley. I became a music writer because I needed an outlet to test the content marketing theory I was learning in 2008. It sort of took on a life of its own. I... read more

Tags: Live Music True Austin

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Published: 10/10/2014

In an attempt to consume as many noodles as possible in 2014, I made a point to check out the hidden gem that is Ramen Tatsu-Ya in North Austin on a recent fall day, and got my seasonal eating in at the city's first brick-and-mortar Japanese Ramen shop. The Ol' Skool bowl at Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Photo Credit Lobosucio Creative. About a ten-minute drive north of downtown, Ramen Tatsu-Ya serves some of the best Japanese soul food in the heart of Texas. The restaurant is committed to being healthy and eco-friendly with a dine-in only policy to preserve food integrity and help the environment.... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink North Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Multicultural

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post How to Survive at Austin City Limits (ACL) Fest 2014

Published: 10/8/2014

It's time for ACL Festival Weekend 2. In case you weren't ready for the festival the first go-around, here's what you need to survive this weekend's live music event: The Basics Sun protection: If you are not familiar with Texas sun, we suggest coming ready with all of your skin-protection needs. We suggest sunscreen, sunglasses and a rockin' hat. Hydration: Hydrating throughout the day is essential to a successful ACL experience. Bring two factory sealed bottles of water, and refill them throughout the day at the free filling stations throughout the park. Parking: Parking... read more

Tags: Events Live Music Festivals Zilker Park Fall

Posted in: Live Music

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