Guide to Crawfish in Austin

If you find yourself in Austin from spring through early summer, you’ve just arrived in time for crawfish Austin season. From mid-city beer gardens to South Austin hangouts, weekend boils are a staple of local culture. While the exact dates are up to Mother Nature, the general window for crawfish…

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Top Things to Do in Austin This Spring

Spring is almost here! And with it comes loads of outdoor fun in Austin. From picnics in the park to scenic biking trails and alfresco drinking and dining, you’ll find that the city knows how to make the most of this sunshine season. Here are 15 fun things to add to your Austin spring plans…

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Black-Owned Brands and Retailers in Austin

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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Local Craft Beverage Companies to Know

Chances are that you already know a few of these beverage brands, but did you know they were born in Austin? Here’s a list of some well-known names and others that we recommend you discover during your visit. Who knows, you may be part of the growth of the next big name! Austin Eastciders An…

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Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Austin

Whether you're in town for spring break or just looking for some good Guinness and grub, we've put together the definitive guide for all the best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Austin, along with a few events that are sure to get you in the spirit. Sláinte! St. Patrick's Day Bars &…

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Austin Birthday Discounts & Freebies

To celebrate a birthday in Austin is to participate in a city-wide scavenger hunt where the prizes range from free queso, a cold pint or a designer jewelry piece. While getting older is mandatory, paying for your own birthday treats in Austin is optional. Torchy's Tacos. Photo Credit Aimee Wenske…

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Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants in Austin

Austin's Black community has quite the legacy in the Austin food scene. Find award-winning restaurants, authentic Ethiopian, Jamaican and Haitian flavors, savory smoked meats and flavorful southern comfort food all around town. Enjoy Austin's food truck scene with creative takes on baked potatoes…

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Guide to Austin's Hyde Park Neighborhood

Located just north of downtown and the University of Texas campus, the quaint Hyde Park neighborhood is packed with historic charm and walkable sites. The area is bordered on the north and south by 38th and 51st streets, and generally, on the east and west by Guadalupe and Red River streets. That…

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Best Brunch in Austin: 30 Places for Breakfast

Brunch in Austin isn’t a run-of-the-mill, bacon-and-eggs affair. Here, you’ll find everything from an outdoor brunch with creative smoked sausages to a breakfast of Mexican specialties that go best with a frosty margarita. You’ll want to rise and shine early on the weekend for these yummy morning…

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Where to Celebrate Mardi-Gras in Austin

Austin brings its own spirited twist to Mardi Gras, blending New Orleans ties with our signature Texas energy. While seasonal specials and celebrations happen throughout the month, the festivities officially culminate on Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Whether you’re looking to enjoy authentic Cajun…

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