Visiting Austin with the kids? We’ve got 30 great ideas for fun family activities they’ll love, from swimming holes and food trucks, to kid-friendly live music and museums that welcome curious little explorers. Courtesy of County Line on the Lake. 1. Treat your kids to a true Austin dining…
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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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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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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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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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Thanks to Austin's temperate weather, you’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the winter both indoors and out. But when the weather gets really cold, the city’s electric energy moves indoors. Forget the standard museum circuit— Austin’s indoor activities are defined by augmented reality…
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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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You’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the wintertime, both indoors and out, thanks to the city's temperate weather. You can hike along forest trails, sip seasonal cocktails in a cozy lounge, explore a world-class museum and dine outdoors on a heated patio. Add these ideas to your Austin winter…
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