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View Full Post Top Things To Do & See in North Austin

Published: 9/25/2018

Just north of downtown in North Austin you’ll find a bevy of multicultural restaurants, kid-friendly activities, natural hiking trails and high-end shopping. Don't miss activities like Topgolf Austin and iFly Indoor Skydiving, shopping destinations like the Arboretum and the Domain or unique dining at Ramen Tatsu-ya, the NXNW brewery and restaurant and more. Domain NORTHSIDE. Credit Kenny Braun. Domain NORTHSIDE For a nearly perfect day, might we suggest spending some time in Domain NORTHSIDE? Start with a class at Corepower Yoga , lunch at Thai Kun , a little shopping... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods North Austin Eat & Drink Shopping Nightlife Family Golf Parks

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View Full Post Your Guide to the Coolest Neighborhoods in Austin

Published: 9/5/2018

Looking for the coolest places to explore and hang out like a local? We’ve put together a hit list of Austin’s most happening and up-and-coming neighborhoods. Just pick an area of town and discover the unique neighborhoods that are home to some of the hippest restaurants, shops and live music venues in Austin, Texas. DOWNTOWN The heart of Austin beats in the Downtown area, home to live music venues, historic theaters, museums and trendy 2ND Street District boutiques. Rainey Street. Credit Geoff Duncan. Rainey Street Rows of cute bungalows have been transformed into Rainey Street ,... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods True Austin Downtown Sixth Street Rainey Warehouse District Red River North Austin South Austin South Congress East Austin Central University of Texas Hyde Park North Loop West Austin LGBTQ

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View Full Post Top Things To Do & See in Downtown Austin

Published: 8/17/2018

Arts and culture, craft cocktails and draft beer, food trucks and fine fare, live music and dance clubs - there’s never a dull moment in downtown Austin, Texas. Learn more about things to do, where to go and what to do Downtown, from the Warehouse District and 2nd Street to Congress Avenue. ACL Live at the Moody Theater Make sure to pose with the Willie Nelson statue before taking in a show at one of Austin’s best and biggest music venues. 3TEN ACL Live. Alison Narro Photography. 3TEN ACL Live A new addition to the music scene, this intimate venue features small shows with big... read more

Tags: Downtown Neighborhoods Warehouse District Museums Multicultural LGBTQ Live Music Eat & Drink Shopping Outdoors

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View Full Post Top Things To See & Do in East Austin

Published: 7/25/2018

East Austin has evolved into a hot destination for great food, luscious lounges and marvelous educational museums. Find out what to do, see, eat and drink in the neighborhood: Courtesy of Hipside Peddler. Your Big Adventure Rent a Rocket Electrics bike or join a Hipside Peddler party to wheel and deal through our bike-friendly city. On your tour d’ town, stop by Fast Folks Cyclery or Flat Track for a coffee. la Barbecue BYOB from Quickie Pickie , new home of the famed la Barbecue, before hopping in line to enjoy a cut of world class brisket, smoked with... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods East Austin Nightlife Eat & Drink Outdoors BBQ Live Music Museums Multicultural

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View Full Post Where to Shop Vintage Around Town in Austin

Published: 6/22/2018

A well-kept secret is that Austin is one of the nation's meccas for vintage enthusiasts. From clothing and accessories to home good and furniture, Austin is home to at least 29 vintage shops catered for lovers of the past. Looking for a little nostalgia? These areas of Austin are home to many of our most beloved shops: South Austin Left to Right: Uncommon Objects, Bloomers and Frocks and Passport Vintage. While the vintage shops in South Austin are a bit spread out, it is worth the exploration and walk or short drive between them. South Congress has long been the stop for... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Shopping South Austin Central North Loop East Austin

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View Full Post Austin's Black Heritage: Visiting Six Square

Published: 6/18/2018

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 as much a nod to the past as it is a building block for the future. Nefertitti Jackmon at historic Downs Mabson Field. Credit Annie Ray. “We’re building on the strong foundation that Six Square has already established in the East Austin community,” Nefertitti... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Arts & Culture East Austin Historical Live Music True Austin Museums

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View Full Post Around Town: South Congress

Published: 6/14/2018

On a sunny day, there’s no place like SoCo. Fabulous restaurants, funky vintage shops, chic boutiques, cool bars and live music. Always, live music. If you're wondering where to go and what to do on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, read our guide to the neighborhood and get to exploring. Home Slice Pizza. Credit Jane Ko. Home Slice Pizza Enormous thin-crust pies with creative toppings and a wait. Skip the line and head next door for slices-to-go. The Continental Club & The Continental Gallery Head upstairs to the Gallery for avantgarde jazz or try downstairs for a... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Shopping Eat & Drink South Austin South Congress Live Music

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View Full Post Experiencing Austin Black Pride

Published: 5/25/2018

Wondering where the Black LGBT folks go in Austin? The city is filled with so many things to do, and there’s a little something for everyone – if not, it’s the perfect place to create it! Take, for instance, Austin Black Pride . Austin is quite the queer-friendly city, with the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce reporting over 100,000 LGBT residents. Austin Black Pride was founded to mix a little bit of brown sugar, and spice into the LGBT scene. Austin Black Pride was created to organize a week-long celebration of events that catered to the black LGBT... read more

Tags: Events LGBTQ Summer Nightlife Multicultural Neighborhoods Downtown North Austin Sixth Street

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View Full Post Where to Day Drink in Austin

Published: 5/21/2018

When you're on vacation you don't want to have to wait until the evening hours for a great beverage. Explore the map below to check out our list of some of the best happy hour spots in Austin that start early in the day - sorted by the area of town and what time each happy hour starts. We've called out some of our downtown favorites below! Here are a few of our favorite downtown walk-able spots to day drink: 2:00 p.m. Swift’s Attic 315 Congress Ave. Start your crawl with one of Swift’s Attic’s Ice Ball cocktails and some charred edamame, which is... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink Neighborhoods Market District Downtown

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View Full Post Around Town: West Austin

Published: 4/16/2018

Take a break and make it a lake day in West Austin. Gorgeous views, elegant resorts, waterfront dining and drinking, and sunset gazing all make for a tranquil day. Courtesy of Lakeway Resort & Spa. Ravishing Resorts Enjoy luxury spa treatments, lovely accommodations and a variety of family-friendly activities at Lake Austin Spa Resort, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (renovated property is expected to be complete by mid 2019), Horseshoe Bay Resort , Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Lakeway Resort and Spa and the new Miraval Austin (opening Fall 2018). Saffron Find Indian and... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods West Austin Outdoors Eat & Drink Hill Country Spas Parks Patios

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