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View Full Post Plan the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 4/6/2018

Spending Memorial Day weekend in Austin? Make the most of your long holiday with plenty of outdoor adventures, live music and delicious eats that will keep you fueled up for three days of fun. DAY 1 Credit Geoff Duncan. Start your day with breakfast at Paperboy , a popular food truck with early-morning dishes like sweet potato hash with braised pork belly, garlic-rosemary mayo and a poached egg. Then head over to Zilker Park , a sprawling 360-acre green space in the heart of downtown that’s home to Zilker Hillside Theater (site of festivals and free music), Zilker Botanical Garden and... read more

Tags: Itineraries Holidays Outdoors Patios Lady Bird Lake Downtown Food Trucks South Congress

Posted in: Outdoors

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

Tags: Itineraries Eat & Drink Tours Shopping South Congress Bats Historical Live Music Museums Outdoors

Posted in: Arts & Culture Eat & Drink

View Full Post Austin Shopping Guide

Published: 11/2/2017

Whether you’re a luxury label lover or a vintage treasure hunter, Austin has just the place for you to shop ‘til you drop. Spend some time at our sprawling shopping malls, charming retail districts and special shopping events. You won’t come home empty handed. SHOPPING DISTRICTS Allens Boots. Courtesy Contiki. South Congress Vintage shops, used bookstores and unique gift shops abound in this eclectic, funky stretch studded with casual eateries, cafes and bars. While you’re here, marvel at the costumes at Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds , shop Mexican folk art and jewelry... read more

Tags: Shopping Fashion East Austin South Austin South Congress North Austin North Loop

Posted in: Neighborhoods

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

Posted in: Neighborhoods Outdoors

View Full Post How to Have a Nonstop Weekend of Adventure in Austin

Published: 8/23/2017

There are countless ways to explore Austin, Texas, especially for those who enjoy the outdoors. Whether you enjoy pedaling or paddling—or prefer exploring on your own two feet—Austin provides you with endless itineraries to maximize your time outside, all while keeping you fueled with tacos , local coffee , and craft beer . We challenge you to make the most of 48 hours in town with this stacked itinerary, which will keep you moving, hungry for tacos, and needing all the coffee you can get. DAY ONE Grab a latte at Caffé Medici. Credit Jeremy Keith . Coffee: ... read more

Tags: Outdoors Craft Beer Coffee Eat & Drink Lady Bird Lake South Austin South Congress Itineraries

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Top Things to Do with Kids this Summer in Austin

Published: 6/26/2017

With so many great activities for kids, it's easy to see why Austin is such a fun vacation spot for families. Here are some areas of town your kids (and you) will love to explore: Dino Land Exhibit at Zilker Botanical Garden. You can spend a whole day just in the Zilker Park area. Fed by natural springs that keep the water a refreshing 68-degrees year-round, there's no better place for families to beat the heat than Barton Springs Pool . Enjoy views of downtown on the Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train . After the 20-minute ride that goes over bridges, through tunnels... read more

Tags: Family Summer South Austin Outdoors South Congress North Austin

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View Full Post Three Days in Austin on a Budget

Published: 5/31/2017

Stretch your travel dollars with this three-day itinerary of budget-friendly eats, sips and sees. The Contemporary Austin Jones Center. Courtesy of The Contemporary Austin. DAY 1 Wake up with a migas breakfast taco wrapped in a homemade tortilla at Veracruz All Natural food truck, named one of the "Top 5 Tacos in America" by Food Network. Head over to the Brush Square Museums , a trio of free museums in the East Sixth Street National Register Historic District. The Susanna Dickinson Museum is the stone home of the only Anglo adult survivor of the Battle of the Alamo; the O. Henry... read more

Tags: Itineraries Eat & Drink Museums Food Trucks Outdoors Shopping South Congress Rainey Downtown

Posted in: Eat & Drink Arts & Culture

View Full Post District in Review: South Congress

Published: 5/12/2017

Call this colorful and populated stretch of street in Austin, Texas “SoCo” - no Southern accent required - and you’ll sound like a born and bred local. Tje Austin at Jo's. Credit Annie Ray. Jo's Hot Coffee Good Food : This free-standing bean scene offers breakfast tacos, pastries and caffeinated bombs like the Iced Turbo. Be sure to snap a selfie in front of the "I love you so much" mural. joscoffee.com Allens Boots : The “sole” of Texas style is all about calf-kissing footwear. Visit this Austin landmark for more than 4,000 boots, plus cowboy... read more

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Posted in: Neighborhoods Eat & Drink

View Full Post 3 Days in Austin for Families

Published: 4/24/2017

You don’t need a long trip to have a memorable family vacation. Get weird, wild and wacky in just three days with this fun Austin itinerary. Courtesy of Big Top Candy Shop. Day One Morning Start your day with an off-the-wall wonder. Part tree-fort, part modern sculpture, the multi-level Cathedral of Junk features a dense tangle of jungle-like foliage intertwined with an estimated 60 tons of unusual items and tchotchkes. If you’re looking to get wild, take the kiddos to the Austin Zoo to see more than 300 animals or head to the Austin Nature & Science... read more

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Posted in: Family

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