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…
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Most of Austin’s winter is temperate, but there are few weeks of cold weather. Our staff recommends these restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops when you're looking to get extra cozy. The Backspace. Credit Carrie Ryan. “Head to The Backspace for a cozy date night or to catch up with your…
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College football season is in full swing and here in Austin that translates to wearing your burnt orange with pride, admiring the beloved Bevo, attempting to spot an electrified Matthew McConaughey in…
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From haunted saloons and bizarre museums to junk cathedrals and a strange take on the game of bingo, these attractions help prove that Texas’s lovable capital is just as quirky as the “Keep Austin Weird” slogan makes them seem. Get ready to get weird in Austin! Mean Eyed Cat Bar The Mean Eyed Cat…
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Two-step at an authentic honky-tonk, eat the best dang barbecue you've ever tasted, picnic among fields of bluebonnets, throw back a beer at the city's oldest beer garden, and have a true-blue time during your trip to Austin. Located right on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, a special little…
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Creativity has always flowed through Austin, as witnessed by its craft cocktail scene. With locally sourced spirits, offbeat flavors that change with the seasons and drink-slingers who may as well be magicians, Austin has a seemingly bottomless supply of buzzworthy cocktail destinations. Here are a…
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A thoughtfully curated section of town, find everything from antiques and albums to galleries, cult-followed grub and the flagship Whole Foods Market. Courtesy of Mean Eyed Cat. Mean Eyed Cat:…
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As soon as you hear the first strum of Mrs. Glass’s electric guitar, one word comes to mind: Southern. Mrs. Glass is a local Delta blues/rock trio, with heavy New Orleans influences. The band features guitarist and lead vocalist Jordan Webster, bassist/vocalist/keyboardist Ivan Evangelista and…
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The Mohawk is an iconic Austin music venue located on the corner of 10 th and Red River in the heart of downtown. Open since 2006, the Mohawk has been providing endless music and entertainment to…
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David Alan is a rare Austin native; he was born and raised here. After attending culinary school, he graduated from the University of Texas in 2007, where he double majored in government and American…
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