Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Neighborhood in Review: South Lamar

South Lamar is a thriving neighborhood in the center of Austin's booming dining and entertainment scene. Along with the world-renowned Broken Spoke dance hall that has been showcasing live music since 1964, South Lamar prides itself on individuality. Here, visitors can find just about any restaurant…

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Downtown Venues for Every Night of the Week

All of Austin is a stage and we like it that way. There are 250+ music venues in our fair city and the music scene is constantly evolving to fit the expanding needs of our local and touring artists. Whether you're here for a short stop or an extended stay, fitting one of these quintessential musical…

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