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View Full Post How to Get Weird in Austin

Published: 1/18/2017

From haunted saloons and bizarre museums to junk cathedrals and a strange take on the game of bingo, these attractions help prove that Texas’s lovable capital is just as quirky as the “Keep Austin Weird” slogan makes them seem. Get ready to get weird in Austin! Courtesy of Mean Eyed Cat. Mean Eyed Cat Bar The Mean Eyed Cat Bar is another great stop for music and beer lovers. It’s dedicated to the late, great Johnny Cash, and got its name from his song “Mean Eyed Cat.” The bar features loads of Cash memorabilia, but it boasts an assortment of chainsaws and... read more

Tags: Weird Museums Nightlife Iconic Austin Arts & Culture Outdoors Sports

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post December Events & Festivals

Published: 11/30/2016

From performance art and cultural happenings to twirling on ice and festive events, we've got your top things to do in Austin this December: 11/27/16 - 1/7/17 Ice Skating On The Plaza at Whole Foods Whole Foods Lamar Spend an afternoon on the rooftop rink at the Whole Foods flagship store on North Lamar. Then head inside for a cup of cocoa or cider and live, local music on the weekends! wholefoodsmarket.com Production photo for "A Christmas Carol." Courtesy of ZACH Theatre, credit Kirk Tuck. 11/23/16-12/31/16 ZACH Theatre Presents:... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Downtown Events Shopping Holidays Family Live Music Iconic Austin

Posted in: Events Family

View Full Post Discover the Story of Texas at the Bullock Texas State History Museum

Published: 11/28/2016

Located a block north of the Capitol, anyone interested in immersing themselves in Texas culture and history should check out the Bullock Texas State History Museum . Courtesy of the Bullock Museum. More than 7.5 million visitors from around the state and all over the world have explored Texas history and culture at the Bullock Texas State History Museum since it opened in 2001. In 2017 and beyond, the Museum is featuring special exhibitions on Texas music icon Stevie Ray Vaughan , historic music festivals such as Woodstock, the power of propaganda , and a premier national collection of... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Family Film Historical Iconic Austin Museums University of Texas

Posted in: Family

View Full Post Austin's Story: A Guide to Historic Destinations in Austin

Published: 11/23/2016

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 Star State lives and breathes throughout our city. We invite you to explore, experience and enjoy these memorable attractions and make our history part of yours. The Texas State Capitol Complex: The Texas State Capitol , standing at 302 feet (a whole 14 feet higher than the U.S. Capitol),... read more

Tags: Historical Neighborhoods Iconic Austin Museums Multicultural Zilker Park South Congress Lady Bird Lake University of Texas West Austin Downtown East Austin Sixth Street

Posted in: Neighborhoods

View Full Post Venues for Every Genre

Published: 11/16/2016

One of the best aspects of Austin's music scene is the variety of styles that the city represents, making it easy for anyone to find a venue which features their favorite genre. To help you navigate the Live Music Capital of the World®, we put together a selection of venues that represent just a few of the many genres that prevail throughout the city: Broken Spoke, credit Winker Withaneye. Country: Broken Spoke What would Central Texas be without a good old fashioned honky-tonk? Voted “Best Dancehall in Texas” and the occasional home to local... read more

Tags: Live Music Iconic Austin

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post 12 Essential Breakfast Tacos in Austin

Published: 8/29/2016

In Austin, breakfast tacos are a dietary staple. Like water. But tastier. These are not burritos, but carefully curated tortillas with essential, well-seasoned fillings of all types. You've seen our dinner and lunch round-up, but no meal takes a stand like the Austin breakfast taco. Here are some of the best in town: Fresa's breakfast tacos. Credit Julie Cope. Fresa’s Chicken Al Carbon – Walk up or drive thru at this fast-fresh Austin fave. Care is put into housemade ingredients like flour tortillas, rice, beans and fresh salsas and Fresa’s... read more

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Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post An Insider's Guide to Bat Watching

Published: 8/8/2016

Austin is famous for many fun (and funky) things - bluebonnets, breakfast tacos and continuous live music, just to name a few - but the bat has become almost like a mascot to the city. Upon my first night in Austin, I found myself walking through a crowd peering over the railings of the Congress Avenue Bridge anxiously waiting to see these nocturnal residents fly out from underneath them. I grabbed my spot on the bridge and, soon enough, a massive dark cloud of some 1.5 million bats were pouring out from under us heading south. While watching, I was amazed at just how many were down... read more

Tags: Bats Downtown Events Family Free Iconic Austin Weird

Posted in: Family

View Full Post 6 Instagram-Worthy Stops in Austin

Published: 7/18/2016

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Austin has a lot to say. The city is full of “insta-worthy” views that would make anyone with a camera phone and a social media account go crazy. Feel free to snap and share any of the great moments you have in Austin, but here is a list of essential pictures to capture during your time in town: 😎 #atx #austintexas #graffitipark #graffiti #trueaustin #365thingsaustin A photo posted by Kasandra Keyes (@kasandrakeyes) on May 24, 2016 at 8:29am PDT Hope Outdoor Gallery 1101 Baylor St. This graffiti park, located in... read more

Tags: Outdoors Free Iconic Austin Zilker Park

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post 20 Essentials for an Epic Summer in Austin

Published: 6/17/2016

“Summer time and the living is easy” here in Austin, Texas. This summer, spend your time soaking up the sun in the Live Music Capital of the World®. Austin provides you with water, music, nature, eats, drinks and many more exciting things to do. And to help you navigate the cool waters of summer entertainment, we have put together this list of the top 20 essentials for an epic summer trip: Make Waves at Barton Springs Pool It’s no shocker that water would be at the top of our list as Austin contains some of the best watering holes in Texas. In the heart of... read more

Tags: Arts & Culture Eat & Drink Events Family Golf Iconic Austin Summer

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post The Top 10 Places for Queso in Austin

Published: 6/15/2016

I grew up in Austin, so queso has been a favorite food of mine for as long as I can remember. When I return to Austin after a vacation or business trip, it is the food that I must eat as soon as possible. Visitors often ask us which restaurants serve our favorite chips and queso, so here is a quick list of the 10 best bowls of queso in Austin, in no particular order: Torchy’s Tacos Multiple locations Michael Rypka opened the first Torchy’s in a food trailer and now there are 30 restaurants plus a food trailer park. The green chili queso and homemade chips at Torchy’s are... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Iconic Austin Tex-Mex

Posted in: Eat & Drink

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