There are few things as refreshing as a sunny morning in Austin, surrounded by fresh produce, colorful bouquets, hot coffee and the sound of a local musician wafting through the stalls at one of our many farmers markets. Whether you're in town for a few days or a few weeks, a visit to one of our…
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Every spring, the skies above Zilker Park in Austin are the focus of the beloved ABC Kite Fest. This event, founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, is the nation's longest-running kite festival. Initially designed to inspire creativity among children, it has evolved into a cherished…
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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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If Zilker Park is the heart of Austin, then surely the Zilker Botanical Garden is the heart of the city’s favorite park. This 28-acre expanse of lush greenery, flowers, and streams welcomes over 150,000 visitors every year to wander the grounds and enjoy a peaceful respite from the city. Over the 6+…
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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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The long-awaited SXSW Conference and Festivals makes its highly anticipated return to stages across Austin on March 12-18, 2026. The SXSW Music Festival brings together artists, industry professionals and music aficionados from around the world to network, enhance their careers and celebrate the…
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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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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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