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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Travelers looking for a stay as unique as Austin may want to opt into a boutique hotel. We’ve gathered up the eclectic, funky, swanky and one-of-a-kind smaller format places to stay that will satisfy your need for the weird and the wonderful. Lay your head on custom linens, luxuriate in the best…
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East Sixth Street is one of Austin's most rewarding neighborhoods to explore, and it's a very different experience from the stretch of Historic Sixth Street west of I-35. Out here, east of the highway, you'll find the Austin where locals like to hang: acclaimed restaurants drawing national food…
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When visiting South Lamar Boulevard, you'll find tons of places to eat, patios to enjoy year-round, and a laid-back nightlife scene that locals and visitors love. Make time to visit the neighborhood during your next visit for good eats, live music and a mix of unique attractions that are truly…
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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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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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Throughout the Clarksville Historic District and the surrounding area are a host of state-of-the-art galleries that would impress the most knowledgeable of art aficionados. Next time you’re in the area, don’t miss these five visitor-friendly galleries, located just west of Downtown Austin. Davis…
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Some of Austin’s oldest hotels give a peek into the city’s fascinating history. Stay at a luxe Waller Creek estate, a Greek Revival-style boutique hotel or a South Congress motor court turned modernist oasis that all have intriguing stories to tell. Austin Motel. Credit Inti St. Clair. Austin Motel…
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Austin is the home of art, music and romance! For couples seeking a little bit of everything, from an intimate dinner to adventures on the water, the Capital City is your perfect romantic weekend destination. Here are some of our favorite things to do on a couples' weekend in Austin. The Loren at…
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Choosing where to stay in Austin is about choosing which version of the city you want to wake up in. Every neighborhood offers a distinct perspective on Austin life, making your "home base" the most important part of your itinerary. To help you navigate the options, we’ve analyzed our data to…
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