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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 3-Day Austin Family Fun Itinerary

Published: 4/4/2018

Get weird, wild and wacky over a three-day weekend with this fun Austin itinerary. The whole family will keep busy with everything from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly attractions and lots of yummy eats in between. DAY 1 Big Top Candy Shop. Credit Jane Ko. Morning Fuel up for the day with a filling breakfast taco at Fresa’s South First (the Lorenzo is egg whites with spinach, black beans, avocado and cheddar cheese rolled up in a corn tortilla). Then head over to the multilevel part-tree fort, part-modern sculpture Cathedral of Junk , which features a dense tangle of jungle-like... read more

Tags: Family Itineraries Eat & Drink Outdoors South Congress Summer Museums Tours

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View Full Post Austin Beer Trail: A 2-Day Itinerary

Published: 3/13/2018

Austin's craft brewing scene has been booming for the past few years, so you'd be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by all of our fermented offerings. Whether you're in the mood for a Mexican-style lager to compliment your tour of Austin tacos and queso , looking to expand your palate with a sour-mashed saison or trying to keep cool with a refreshing IPA on a hot summer's day, we have you covered. Here is your 2-day insider’s itinerary to Austin’s craft beer trail. Day 1 ABGB Group. Courtesy of Jody Horton Photography. Start your... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Itineraries Craft Beer Hill Country

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View Full Post Your Perfect 3-Day Austin Itinerary

Published: 2/7/2018

Austin is the ideal place to enjoy a long weekend. But don’t expect to just kick back and relax. There’s way too much to see and do, from shopping on funky South Congress Avenue to stand-up paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake and seeing live music in one of the many clubs around town. Get ready for three jam-packed days of fun! Sunset Bat Cruises on Lady Bird Lake, credit Geoff Duncan. DAY 1 Explore downtown with a Walking Tour from the Austin Visitor Center . Pick your own starting time and place – your guide will tailor a tour to suit your interests – or join a... read more

Tags: Itineraries Eat & Drink Tours Shopping South Congress Bats Historical Live Music Museums Outdoors

Posted in: Arts & Culture Eat & Drink

View Full Post 3 Day Austin Itinerary for Food Lovers

Published: 11/7/2017

Be sure to bring your appetite when you come to Austin, as you’ll quickly find out there’s a lot to sip, sample and savor everywhere you go. From craft beers and creative cocktails to melt in your mouth brisket and savory breakfast tacos , we’ve got what you’re craving. Take it all in with this weekend itinerary. Friday Barley Swine. Credit Richard Casteel. Kick start your weekend with a must-try Austin specialty: breakfast tacos. Grab a flavorful chorizo and egg taco from the legendary Juan in a Million , or pull up a chair at the new... read more

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View Full Post How to Have a Nonstop Weekend of Adventure in Austin

Published: 8/23/2017

There are countless ways to explore Austin, Texas, especially for those who enjoy the outdoors. Whether you enjoy pedaling or paddling—or prefer exploring on your own two feet—Austin provides you with endless itineraries to maximize your time outside, all while keeping you fueled with tacos , local coffee , and craft beer . We challenge you to make the most of 48 hours in town with this stacked itinerary, which will keep you moving, hungry for tacos, and needing all the coffee you can get. DAY ONE Grab a latte at Caffé Medici. Credit Jeremy Keith . Coffee: ... read more

Tags: Outdoors Craft Beer Coffee Eat & Drink Lady Bird Lake South Austin South Congress Itineraries

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post LGBTQ Austin: Your Weekend Guide

Published: 8/3/2017

Austin is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country. But you won’t find just one “gayborhood” here. The community is integrated throughout this inclusive town, which means that LGBTQ visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they wander. Check out our two-day itinerary that will direct you to some of the most popular shopping districts, restaurants, nightclubs and gay-owned businesses in Austin. DAY 1 Radio Coffee & Beer. Credit Regan Hackleman. Fuel up for the day with an espresso from at Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin. Then grab a hearty... read more

Tags: LGBTQ Itineraries Coffee Food Trucks Shopping Arts & Culture Zilker Park Live Music

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post Three Days in Austin on a Budget

Published: 5/31/2017

Stretch your travel dollars with this three-day itinerary of budget-friendly eats, sips and sees. The Contemporary Austin Jones Center. Courtesy of The Contemporary Austin. DAY 1 Wake up with a migas breakfast taco wrapped in a homemade tortilla at Veracruz All Natural food truck, named one of the "Top 5 Tacos in America" by Food Network. Head over to the Brush Square Museums , a trio of free museums in the East Sixth Street National Register Historic District. The Susanna Dickinson Museum is the stone home of the only Anglo adult survivor of the Battle of the Alamo; the O. Henry... read more

Tags: Itineraries Eat & Drink Museums Food Trucks Outdoors Shopping South Congress Rainey Downtown

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post 3 Days in Austin for Families

Published: 4/24/2017

You don’t need a long trip to have a memorable family vacation. Get weird, wild and wacky in just three days with this fun Austin itinerary. Courtesy of Big Top Candy Shop. Day One Morning Start your day with an off-the-wall wonder. Part tree-fort, part modern sculpture, the multi-level Cathedral of Junk features a dense tangle of jungle-like foliage intertwined with an estimated 60 tons of unusual items and tchotchkes. If you’re looking to get wild, take the kiddos to the Austin Zoo to see more than 300 animals or head to the Austin Nature & Science... read more

Tags: Family Itineraries South Congress Bats Tours

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View Full Post The Ultimate Girls Weekend in Austin

Published: 4/5/2017

Gather your girlfriends and get ready for a weekend escape that’s packed with trendsetting shopping, hot new restaurants, exciting nightlife and outdoor fun in Austin. Austin Mural. Courtesy Contiki. Friday Evening Once you arrive in Austin, kick off your weekend with happy hour drinks. Catch up with the girls over glasses of wine and fresh Italian small plates at Red Ash Italia , nosh on chips, guacamole and Mexican beers at the bright and airy Grizzelda’s or enjoy the chic farmhouse-style setting at Lenoir's wine garden. For dinner, dress to impress and head over to... read more

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