The Hike and Bike Trail is a low-grade trail, most of which is wide enough to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrian traffic, making it a leisurely, enjoyable ride for cyclists, runners and families alike. Because the trail winds through downtown, there are access points and parking all along the…
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Hot Summer Nights is bringing three packed days of music to Austin's own Red River Cultural District this July 16-18, 2026. Created to bring awareness to local businesses and artists during the slower summer months, Hot Summer Nights has grown to be a marquee event for locals and visitors alike…
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Austin has 180 sites on the National Register of Historic Places — here's how to explore them. Austin gets most of its press for live music and barbecue, but the city has been accumulating stories since 1839, when it was carved out of the Texas hill country to serve as the capital of a brand-new…
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Austin's only museum dedicated solely to contemporary art, The Contemporary Austin is actually two museums in one (and visiting both doesn't cost extra). Laguna Gloria is a 14-acre outdoor sculpture park on the shores of Lake Austin about five miles from downtown. The Jones Center is right in the…
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When summer hits, Austin takes to the water all over the city and surrounding Texas Hill Country. A favorite is Blue Hole, a spring-fed swimming hole in Wimberley, about 45 minutes south of Austin. This watering hole stays a cool 75 degrees year-round and is surrounded by towering cypress trees that…
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West Austin doesn't always get its due as a music destination, but this side of the city has a genuine scene of its own, from dive bars and honky-tonks in walkable Clarksville to sprawling Hill Country breweries where the music plays under live oak trees. Whether you're staying near downtown or…
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Splish splash, y’all! Austin’s warm weather is here and it has locals and visitors alike on the hunt for water activities to cool down from the summer sun. Austin has so many places to chill out, like spring-fed swimming holes and natural oases. But if you’re a planner or want something a little…
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Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” is a holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery in Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, some states under Confederate jurisdiction did not implement it until years later. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that Union…
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Austin is home to many global cuisines, but Tex-Mex takes the crown as the local favorite. This blend of Mexican and Texas-style comfort food can be found on just about any street, often in family-run restaurants that have operated for years. Here are some of the Tex-Mex restaurants worth visiting…
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Travelers looking for a stay as unique as Austin may want to opt into a boutique hotel. We’ve gathered up the eclectic, funky, swanky and one-of-a-kind smaller format places to stay that will satisfy your need for the weird and the wonderful. Lay your head on custom linens, luxuriate in the best…
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