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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There are lots of exciting things to do during winter in Austin. But when the winter weather hits and you're looking to get extra cozy, try out one of these winter warmers around town. From local restaurants with fireplaces and fire pits to dark and cozy wine bars, here are some of the best Austin…
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2026 is quickly approaching, and Austin knows how to celebrate in style. From live music to exclusive dinners, Austin has a range of events so you and your loved ones can ring in the new year the right way. Check out some of the events we’ve highlighted so you can start planning your New Year’s Eve…
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The holiday spirit is in full swing, and in Austin, that means swapping your cowboy boots for your best (or ugliest) Christmas sweater. The city’s nightlife scene has transformed once again, offering everything from over-the-top tinsel wonderlands to tropical tiki hideaways. For the 2025 holiday…
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Spending the holidays in Austin? Celebrate like a local and join in some of our city’s beloved holiday traditions, from over-the-top holiday lights displays to shopping markets and live performances of Christmas classics. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Austin Trail of Lights. Credit to…
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3-Day Itinerary of MICHELIN Dining, Posh Hotels & Spas Don’t let the boot scootin’, food trucks and laid-back vibes fool you — Austin knows how to deliver seriously sophisticated experiences. Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or are simply looking to treat yourself, this three-day itinerary…
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Austin is synonymous with breakfast tacos, watering holes (for drinking or swimming) and an obsession with patios. Triple-digit temperatures may slow us down, but never stop us from rounding up human and furry troops for ice-cold local craft beers, juicy burgers, ooey-gooey queso and the simple…
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Although Austin doesn't show off its cowboy culture as much as other Texas cities, it does have its fair share of honky tonks and country bars. Honky tonkin’—like the Hank Williams song—is a lively Texas tradition that likely originated as a form of entertainment at rural juke joints. Williams…
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If you're looking for a good ghost story, not only does Austin have some ghoulish ones to tell, the city is also full of festive ways to celebrate Halloween. From scary movies, haunted houses and parties at your favorite local bars to kid-friendly events like corn mazes and Boo at the Zoo, here are…
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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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