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! Mean Eyed Cat Bar The Mean Eyed Cat…
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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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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…
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“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…
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Craving pancakes for lunch, doughnuts for dinner or a breakfast taco as a midnight snack? Break the brekkie rules with breakfast all day (and well into the night) from these hot locations around Austin. 24 DINER (open 24 hours) Grab yourself a roasted banana and brown sugar milk shake, stuff your…
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Established in 1871, Historic Scoot Inn is known as the oldest bar in central Texas. This landmark venue has catered to the proletariat and the bon vivant in search of a hard drink and easy friendship. In recent years the venue has expanded to host a wide range of musicians across all genres. Gary…
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Here for a meeting or business trip, or just tagging along with the family or a friend? During your downtime, check off some of these items so you can brag about your Austin trip to your friends back home: 1. Eat barbecue and Tex-Mex. You shouldn't visit Austin without trying what were most known…
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Award-winning barbecue and Austin are synonymous. Area chefs have spent lifetimes perfecting this smoky, spicy craft, making no trip to Austin complete without sinking your teeth into these local faves: Franklin Barbecue, credit Eric Ellis. La Barbecue La Barbecue masters cook world-class beef…
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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…
Continue ReadingIt's back! South Lamar Alamo Drafthouseand Highball re-opened under one roof in August after an 18-month renovation, and it's definitely worth a look. Creative Manager John Smith took some time to tell us about what's new at the venue, what makes Alamo a great Austin attraction and some of his…
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