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View Full Post Visiting the Blanton Museum of Art

Published: 4/24/2018

A visit to the Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas at Austin campus can be overwhelming. With nearly 18,000 works ranging from Greek pottery to Latin American modern art, you can spend the entire day at the museum and want to come back for more! If you don’t have all day to meander through the museum halls, our informative guide will make sure you see all the hits and get a great experience out of your visit. Permanent Collection While there are exciting exhibits coming and going at the Blanton year-round, visitors can always count on the museum's extensive permanent... read more

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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

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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

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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

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View Full Post Top Things To Do in Austin After Your Meeting

Published: 1/24/2018

Austin offers so much for visitors to see and do, whether traveling for work or play. If you're visiting for a business meeting or convention, make sure to experience the best of the city in your downtime. Go beyond the boardroom with this checklist: Gary Clark Jr. at Antone's. Credit Roger Ho. 1. Listen to live music. Austin's celebrated live music scene includes more than 250 live music venues with just about every genre represented; this is the Live Music Capital of the World® after all! We recommend checking out one of Austin's many iconic... read more

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View Full Post The LGBTQ Arts Scene in Austin

Published: 1/22/2018

We like to do things differently in Austin, and our LGBTQ scene is no exception. Curran Nault, University of Texas at Austin professor and artistic director of OUTsider Fest , discovered that when he moved here from San Francisco. There’s not really a gayborhood vibe. “It’s different in that there’s a crossover in interests. People flock to what they’re excited about regardless of orientation,” notes Nault. He also found a unique kind of creative energy in Austin, buoyed by the relatively low cost of living. “People were doing risky weird stuff because... read more

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View Full Post Top January Events & Exhibits

Published: 1/2/2018

Headed to Austin this January? Get your fill of live music, outdoor activities, cultural events and exhibits you won't find anywhere else! Here are our top events and exhibits this month: Credit Geoff Duncan. Through 1/7/18 "The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip" Blanton Museum This unique exhibit explores the photographic road trip as a genre and America as an imaginative resource, presenting the stories of photographers for whom the American road was muse. blantonmuseum.org Through 1/15/18 Ice Skating On The Plaza at Whole Foods Whole Foods Lamar Spend... read more

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View Full Post New & Notable in Austin

Published: 12/5/2017

Check out this hot list of what’s new and what’s coming up on Austin’s ever-changing dining, nightlife, shopping and culture scenes. Dine Rules & Regs rendering. Courtesy of the Fairmont Austin. The soon-to-open Fairmont Austin , downtown’s largest hotel, will feature five inviting restaurants and bars. Dining options will include globally influenced food from Revue and steaks from Garrison , a modern American grill house. Rules & Regs , the seventh-floor terrace lounge, boasts sweeping city views. Fareground , Austin’s very first food... read more

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View Full Post Best Fall Exhibits in Austin

Published: 9/29/2017

Arguably one of the best times to visit Austin, fall has plenty to offer visitors. The air is crisp, leaves are beginning to turn burnt orange like the students at DKR Stadium on Saturday nights and many of the local museums have a great lineup of new exhibits. Check out some these new exhibits on your next trip to our city. Courtesy of the Bullock Museum. 9/2/17 – 1/7/18 "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition" Bullock Museum For 13 years in the early twentieth century, the United States didn't sell a drop of alcohol – legally, that is.... read more

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View Full Post Mexico Modern Exhibit Opens at the Ransom Center

Published: 9/18/2017

Chronicling two decades of cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States, the Harry Ransom Center 's exhibition Mexico Modern: Art, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange, 1920–1945 showcases examples of modern Mexican art and design. Included are works of modern Mexican art by such artists as Miguel Covarrubias, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Edward Weston. Diego Rivera, [Basket vendors], 1938. Watercolor, 27.7 x 38.6 cm. Courtesy Harry Ransom Center. © 2017 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York On... read more

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