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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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View Full Post Around Town: Sixth Street

Published: 3/19/2018

Walk up and down the most famous street in Austin, Texas and you’ll understand why it’s called the Live Music Capital of the World®. Find hotels, restaurants, rooftop bars, live music venues and more on historic Sixth Street . Courtesy of Maggie Mae's. The Rooftop Life When the weather is nice, it’s time to find yourself a rooftop overlooking the city. Here’s where downtown shines. Maggie Mae’s , Handlebar , Blind Pig Pub and Speakeasy allow you to rise above the melee. Courtesy of the Driskill Hotel. Driskill Hotel and the 1886 Cafe... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Nightlife Eat & Drink Downtown Sixth Street Live Music Patios

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View Full Post Around Town: South Austin

Published: 2/14/2018

Take some time to explore South Austin - a place where hippie meets fancy, original meets contemporary and artsy meets outdoorsy. Courtesy of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Marvel at and learn about the beauty and diversity of Austin’s native plants and wildflowers. Peter Pan Mini Golf Pick up a putter and go a few rounds at this quirky BYOB putt-putt course. Greetings from Austin mural at Roadhouse Relics. Courtesy of Jane Ko. Roadhouse Relics and Greetings Mural This vintage-style neon gallery and home of the “Greetings from... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods South Austin Eat & Drink Arts & Culture Coffee Nightlife Wine Outdoors

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View Full Post Around Town: Rainey Street District

Published: 1/17/2018

The Rainey Street District in Austin, Texas is a residential-turned-commercial row boasting bars in remodeled bungalows, upscale eateries and food trucks galore. Find out where to go and what to do: L'Estelle House. Credit Cassandra J Klepac. Sunday Funday Sunday Funday is more of a religion on Rainey Street. Start with a French bistro brunch at L’estelle , stop in at any of the bars for mimosa specials, and make your way to Icenhauer’s to dance at Super Soul Sundays with the Love & Happiness band. Container Bar Discover DJs dropping beats at this multilevel hot spot... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Rainey Nightlife Eat & Drink Brunch Craft Beer Live Music

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View Full Post District in Review: Red River

Published: 12/29/2017

An official cultural district, this stretch of road ups the ante on live music venues and dance parties. From swank to funk, everyone can find their flavor in Austin's Red River Cultural District . Arlo's Food Truck. Credit Robert Nabbe. Cheer Up Charlies & Arlo’s : Home of themed dance parties, kombucha on tap and the best vegan bacon cheeseburger you’ll ever eat. The Side Bar : Downtown’s diviest bar is renowned for stiff, cheap drinks and a hopping back patio. Stubb's Bar-B-Que. Credit John Tornow. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q : It’s one of... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Live Music Red River Eat & Drink Nightlife LGBTQ

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