Austin is home to many independent and family-owned businesses that make our communities culturally rich. Here's a list of Black-owned shops and services that you should know about! Be sure to check out the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce to learn about even more Black-owned local…
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Learn about Austin’s important African American heritage by exploring Six Square, the city’s Black Cultural District. While Black history and contributions by Black Austinites are spread far beyond East Austin and Six Square, this area is well worth exploring for its wealth of Black-owned…
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Austin’s reputation for “weirdness” is somewhat hard to pin down. What exactly does it mean to be weird, anyway? If it means laid back, creative, fun-loving, and a little quirky, then it’s a fitting description. Visitors to our fair city should stop by some of these attractions to see if you agree…
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Sixth Street is a National Register historic district in Austin, with six blocks of turn-of-the-century Victorian commercial buildings. Long before it became the Live Music Capital of the World®, the area (formerly known as Pecan Street) served as Austin's primary cultural hub. It was a melting pot…
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Throughout the Clarksville Historic District and the surrounding area are a host of state-of-the-art galleries that would impress the most knowledgeable of art aficionados. Next time you’re in the area, don’t miss these five visitor-friendly galleries, located just west of Downtown Austin. Davis…
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Thanks to Austin's temperate winters, mild spring and fall seasons and sunny summers, visitors of all abilities will find a welcoming city and plenty of things to do all year round. This is your guide to the best places to visit in Austin, without the uncertainty about barriers to access. Our…
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Nestled on six lush acres in the heart of Austin, the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum has become a favorite oasis for visitors. Showcasing a permanent collection of bronze figurative sculptures by American sculptor Charles Umlauf in South Austin, the UMLAUF also features rotating contemporary…
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Congress Avenue isn’t just Austin’s main street – it is the main street of Texas. Mirabeau Lamar, successor to Sam Houston as president of the newborn Republic of Texas, directed that a city be built here in 1839, specifically for the seat of government. His plan called for a 120-foot wide…
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Fill your social calendar with even more exciting places to eat, drink and explore the arts around Austin. Check out our hot list of what’s new, plus see who recently won awards and accolades. Named Best First Stop for Out-of-Towners by the Austin Chronicle ’s 2025 Best of Austin Critics Picks list…
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There are so many things that make the holiday season fun. Whether you're in town for a convention or to celebrate the season with loved ones, visiting one of Austin's spectacular light shows should be on the agenda. Here are some of the top places to check out holiday lights in Austin this winter…
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