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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 Resorts

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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 5 Minutes with a Local: Caitlyn Jackson of Geraldine's

Published: 11/13/2017

Situated in the Rainey Street district of downtown Austin, Hotel Van Zandt 's Geraldine's features innovative main courses, seasonal shared plates, regular live music and a list of creative culinary-inspired cocktails and craft libations to rival the city's best. Geraldine's Bar Director Caitlyn Jackson took some time to chat with us about what's on the menu and some of her favorite bars, restaurants and things to do around Austin. Caitlyn Jackson. Credit Sarah Jacober Spitzer. How long have you been in Austin and what sets it apart from... read more

Tags: Eat & Drink True Austin Rainey Nightlife Neighborhoods

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View Full Post Historic Austin: Zilker Park & South Austin

Published: 10/25/2017

With 180 sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including 17 historic districts and 2 National Historic Landmarks, Austin puts you at 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 Star State lives and breathes throughout our city. We invite you to explore, experience and enjoy Austin’s many memorable attractions and make our history part of yours. Barton Springs Pool. PICA 01009, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Andrew Zilker's Legacy Citizens of... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods Historical South Austin Zilker Park Lady Bird Lake Bats South Congress Outdoors

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View Full Post Neighborhood in Review: The Yard

Published: 9/21/2017

Once an old warehouse district, The Yard is a brand new 150,000-square foot complex that has been re-purposed as a collaborative space for local manufacturers and retailers. The Yard brings good brews, bites and more to South Austin . Courtesy of Spokesman. Spokesman : With a selection of local Austin beers on draft at all times, Spokesman has your brew bases covered. Looking for something more caffeinated? Spokesman also offers a coffee menu that gets right to the point. Don’t forget to check out their themed days which offer drink discounts to those who... read more

Tags: Neighborhoods South Austin Craft Beer Food Trucks Sports Outdoors Coffee Wine

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