LGBTQ+-Owned and Gay-Friendly Things to Do in Austin, TX Austin is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the country, with a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign. But you won’t find just one “gayborhood” here. The community is integrated throughout the city, which means that…
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With community space, art and cultural exhibits, and festive annual events, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is a hub for celebrating Hispanic heritage in Austin. Originally opened in 2007, the center recently reopened to the public after a multi-year renovation. The new…
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Explore Austin's Neighborhoods Austin doesn't have one scene — it has dozens. The same city known for its legendary live music is also home to shaded streets full of independent bookshops, record stores, and coffee spots worth a whole morning. Whether you want to bar-hop until 2 a.m., browse vintage…
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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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Whatever your recreational preference, Austin likely has it. The city is, after all, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, which boasts state parks, rivers, swimming holes, cliff walls and several other types of outdoor destinations. Land and water lovers alike have countless ways to choose to…
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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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Austin’s museum scene is as dynamic as the city itself. You’ll discover everything from provocative contemporary artwork and fascinating presidential archives to prehistoric dinosaur exhibits and colorful cultural displays. Whether you’re traveling with curious kids, diving into Texas history or…
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