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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Experience Texas’ German Roots in New Braunfels, Texas. This Hill Country town is located an hour outside of Austin and is jam-packed with outdoor activities, historic attractions and wonderful restaurants, making it the perfect day trip destination for visitors to Austin. Plus, be sure to explore…
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The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Autumn Dining Fall is the prime season for visiting Austin, and as the weather cools, the culinary scene heats up. From pumpkin-spiced everything to hearty Texas chili, local restaurants, bars, and breweries are ready to fill your itinerary with seasonal bounty. This 2025…
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There’s truly something for everyone in Austin. Whether you’re looking for live music, must-see museums, authentic Texas cuisine, scenic outdoor adventures or family-friendly fun, our city offers it all. Here are 50 of the best things to do in Austin to kick-start your trip. 1. Try Austin’s favorite…
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Just under an hour from Austin, Georgetown is known for its lovely main street, cool restaurants and bars and fun local shopping. Pick any weekend to get away and enjoy the slower pace without sacrificing great food and good fun. Shopping The Georgetown Town Square is dubbed "The Most Beautiful…
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Celebrate Texas independent and small-batch brewers this November at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. There’s no better way to spend a fall afternoon in Austin than enjoying some of the city’s top fermented offerings. The event will be held at Fiesta Gardens, next to Lady Bird Lake, on Saturday…
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Celebrate fall in Austin with tons of seasonal activities, including pumpkin patches and corn mazes, spooky tours and amazing outdoor adventures in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Austin shows off some of its best qualities this time of year. From perfect weather and patio dining to amazing events…
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Whether you’re in town for Austin City Limits, a fall weekend getaway or just looking for some good bier and schnitzel, we’ve put together the definitive guide to all things German this October. Prost! Austin Oktoberfest at the German Free School. Courtesy of German Texans. 9/6/25 Oktoberfest Hi…
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Whether you are looking to enjoy music with friends of all ages, a significant other, by yourself, or even as a family, Austin has it all! To satisfy your music needs, we’ve gathered a list of local venues that are open to audiences under 21, and breweries with regular music that allow you to bring…
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Driftwood often gets overlooked on the way to other, larger Hill Country towns, but it’s got a scene in its own right. Of course, it’s home to the legitimately world-famous The Salt Lick barbecue, but as Austinites rush out of the city in search of a little more space and some peace, Driftwood has…
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