Six Square has emerged as Austin’s African-American Cultural District, the first of its kind in Texas, and Nefertitti Jackmon is the face of this trailblazing effort. As executive director, she works to foster community partnerships, to spotlight cultural contributions, and to create a space that’s…
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South Austin's iconic Green Pastures is back on the scene with a fresh face and revived culinary team. A staple of the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, the historic Victorian home has been dishing out…
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Downtown west Austin is a quiet neighborhood in the heart of the city, home to restaurants, stately homes and a wealth of well-preserved history. The neighborhood, along with the rest of downtown Austin, was first planned in 1839 as a 14-block metropolitan area, designed to become the capital of the…
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Two-step at an authentic honky-tonk, eat the best dang barbecue you've ever tasted, picnic among fields of bluebonnets, throw back a beer at the city's oldest beer garden, and have a true-blue time during your trip to Austin. Located right on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, a special little…
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With 180 sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including 17 historic districts and 2 National Historic Landmarks, Austin puts you in the heart of Texas history. From the Texas State Capitol to the Paramount Theatre, the Driskill Hotel to Barton Springs, the heritage of the Lone…
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Austin has no shortage of museums - from dinosaur lovers to vintage toy collectors, there seems to be the perfect museum for any visitor. Below, we picked a few Austin gems that may be off the beaten path but will surely provide a fun-filled day for you or the family. French Legation Museum 802 San…
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Here in Austin the cultural landscape is wide, and one piece of this cultural pie is situated within a few square miles of central Austin. Conveniently located on and around the University of Texas, Austin’s Cultural Campus contains six museums and one self-guided walking tour. From contemporary art…
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Visitors and locals alike may know Threadgill's for its Southern cooking and regular live music, but most people don't know the story behind Threadgill's. In 1933, musician Kenneth Threadgill moved back to Austin and began working at a service station on North Lamar Boulevard. Later that year…
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