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View Full Post Pride Week 2018 Events in Austin

Published: 7/18/2018

Headed to Austin for Pride ? There's no shortage of festivities planned this year. You're in for a weekend of creativity, solidarity, diversity and community. Whether you're here for a day or here for the weekend, the Insider Blog has you covered with the hottest events around town. PRIDE Parade. Courtesy of Austin PRIDE. 8/6/18 OUT at the Movie ZACH Theatre This official Pride movie night brings together a few of Austin's favorite things: food trucks, film and fashion (oh, and it's free!). Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket for this... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Events Summer Festivals Downtown

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View Full Post Experiencing Austin Black Pride

Published: 5/25/2018

Wondering where the Black LGBT folks go in Austin? The city is filled with so many things to do, and there’s a little something for everyone – if not, it’s the perfect place to create it! Take, for instance, Austin Black Pride . Austin is quite the queer-friendly city, with the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce reporting over 100,000 LGBT residents. Austin Black Pride was founded to mix a little bit of brown sugar, and spice into the LGBT scene. Austin Black Pride was created to organize a week-long celebration of events that catered to the black LGBT... read more

Tags: Events LGBTQ Summer Nightlife Multicultural Neighborhoods Downtown North Austin Sixth Street

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View Full Post Where to Day Drink in Austin

Published: 5/21/2018

When you're on vacation you don't want to have to wait until the evening hours for a great beverage. Explore the map below to check out our list of some of the best happy hour spots in Austin that start early in the day - sorted by the area of town and what time each happy hour starts. We've called out some of our downtown favorites below! Here are a few of our favorite downtown walk-able spots to day drink: 2:00 p.m. Swift’s Attic 315 Congress Ave. Start your crawl with one of Swift’s Attic’s Ice Ball cocktails and some charred edamame, which is... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Neighborhoods Market District Downtown

Posted in: Eat & Drink Neighborhoods

View Full Post Best Outdoor Activities in Austin

Published: 5/18/2018

Hiking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, bat watching (yes, you read that right) - no matter your bliss, you really can choose your own outdoor adventure in Austin. Here are some of the top outdoor things to do downtown, plus a few easy day trips to take during your next adventure. You don’t have to venture far to enjoy nature in Austin, whether you’re looking to walk a few minutes to your next adventure or take a short drive to the nearby Texas Hill Country. DOWNTOWN Get outdoors in the heart of downtown at Zilker Park , a 351-acre oasis of lush grass,... read more

Tags: Outdoors Free Downtown True Austin Hill Country Lady Bird Lake Family Pet Friendly Parks

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View Full Post 9 Reasons to Explore Austin's Outdoors

Published: 4/18/2018

In many ways, Austin, Texas, is a playground. 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 every other type of outdoor destination imaginable. Land-goers and water-lovers alike have countless ways to choose to spend their time outdoors. Here are nine reasons Austin has become a mecca for lovers of the outdoors. 1. Incredible Urban Recreation with the Barton Creek Greenbelt Barton Creek Greenbelt. Credit Sean Loyless, courtesy of RootsRated. While... read more

Tags: Outdoors Parks Lady Bird Lake Downtown South Austin Zilker Park Hill Country Fitness Patios

Posted in: Outdoors Hill Country

View Full Post 5 Bands to See at LEVITATION 2018

Published: 4/13/2018

Now in its 10 th year, LEVITATION will be taking over Red River from April 26-29. Previously at Carson Creek Ranch, the event has returned to showcase its diverse lineup of artists in the Red River Cultural District as a multi-venue music festival. This time around, there will be several stages and venues for fans to choose and they’re all within walking distance from one another. These venues include the Mohawk , Barracuda , Empire Control Room , Cheer Up Charlies and more; Emo’s will also host bands on East Riverside, just a short drive from downtown. Temples at... read more

Tags: Live Music Events Festivals Spring Red River Downtown

Posted in: Live Music Events

View Full Post 30 Must-See Historic Sites in Austin

Published: 4/9/2018

Listen up, history lovers! We’ve counted down 30 iconic Austin sites you can’t miss while visiting the capital city. Delve into the backstory of our fascinating town, where you can explore everything from art and history museums to lush parks, still kickin’ honky-tonks and restaurants that have proudly served up meals to generations of locals. Barton Springs Pool. 1. Early Austin businessman and philanthropist Andrew Jackson Zilker gifted the citizens of Austin with Zilker Park , a 360-acre oasis in the heart of downtown that’s the site of festivals and free music at... read more

Tags: Historical Downtown East Austin University of Texas Zilker Park Live Music Central West Austin Museums

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View Full Post Plan the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 4/6/2018

Spending Memorial Day weekend in Austin? Make the most of your long holiday with plenty of outdoor adventures, live music and delicious eats that will keep you fueled up for three days of fun. DAY 1 Credit Geoff Duncan. Start your day with breakfast at Paperboy , a popular food truck with early-morning dishes like sweet potato hash with braised pork belly, garlic-rosemary mayo and a poached egg. Then head over to Zilker Park , a sprawling 360-acre green space in the heart of downtown that’s home to Zilker Hillside Theater (site of festivals and free music), Zilker Botanical Garden and... read more

Tags: Itineraries Holidays Outdoors Patios Lady Bird Lake Downtown Food Trucks South Congress

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Your Guide to Paddling Lady Bird Lake

Published: 3/21/2018

Lady Bird Lake is the epitome of the Austin lifestyle. Every day of the week, the lake is filled with people taking advantage of this stretch of dammed-off Colorado River that offers endless recreation opportunities. Backdropped by the downtown Austin skyline on one side, Zilker Park and Auditorium Shores on the other, and featuring the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail , this entire section of Austin represents the enthusiasm locals have for the outdoors. With eight official access points (and endless other places to put-in or take-out), the reservoir is a great place to spend a day on... read more

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View Full Post Around Town: Sixth Street

Published: 3/19/2018

Walk up and down the most famous street in Austin, Texas and you’ll understand why it’s called the Live Music Capital of the World®. Find hotels, restaurants, rooftop bars, live music venues and more on historic Sixth Street . Courtesy of Maggie Mae's. The Rooftop Life When the weather is nice, it’s time to find yourself a rooftop overlooking the city. Here’s where downtown shines. Maggie Mae’s , Handlebar , Blind Pig Pub and Speakeasy allow you to rise above the melee. Courtesy of the Driskill Hotel. Driskill Hotel and the 1886 Cafe... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Nightlife Eat & Drink Downtown Sixth Street Live Music Patios

Posted in: Neighborhoods

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