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View Full Post Halloween Parties, Events & Things To Do in Austin

Published: 10/17/2018

If you're looking for a good ghost story, not only does Austin have some ghoulish ones to tell, the city is also full of festive ways to celebrate Halloween. From seasonal movie series, haunted houses and parties at your favorite local bars to kid-friendly events like corn mazes and Boo at the Zoo, here are some favorite festive events, activities and things to do in Austin this October: Halloween Parties and Events This October 17 - 31, East Austin bar Craftsman will transform into a haunted pop-up bar full of scares and surprises. The takeover offers a unique experience with a... read more

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View Full Post Top Things To Do in Austin After Your Meeting

Published: 1/24/2018

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. Listen to live music. Austin's celebrated live music scene includes more than 250 live music venues with just about every genre represented; this is the Live Music Capital of the World® after all! We recommend checking out one of Austin's many iconic... read more

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View Full Post How to Get Weird in Austin

Published: 1/18/2017

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! Courtesy of Mean Eyed Cat. Mean Eyed Cat Bar The Mean Eyed Cat Bar is another great stop for music and beer lovers. It’s dedicated to the late, great Johnny Cash, and got its name from his song “Mean Eyed Cat.” The bar features loads of Cash memorabilia, but it boasts an assortment of chainsaws and... read more

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View Full Post An Insider's Guide to Bat Watching

Published: 8/8/2016

Austin is famous for many fun (and funky) things - bluebonnets, breakfast tacos and continuous live music, just to name a few - but the bat has become almost like a mascot to the city. Upon my first night in Austin, I found myself walking through a crowd peering over the railings of the Congress Avenue Bridge anxiously waiting to see these nocturnal residents fly out from underneath them. I grabbed my spot on the bridge and, soon enough, a massive dark cloud of some 1.5 million bats were pouring out from under us heading south. While watching, I was amazed at just how many were down... read more

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View Full Post Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K

Published: 6/15/2015

From the minute you set foot in this town there is one thing you can't help but notice, Austin is weird. Known not only for its eclectic residents, Austinites pride themselves on supporting locally owned businesses. And what better way to keep Austin weird than to celebrate the weirdness with the 13th annual Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K ! Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K. Courtesy of Do512. Walk, cycle, bus, paddle board or carpool on down to the Long Center green on June 27 from 1:30 -10 p.m. and experience all of the quirkiness that Austin has to offer! The festival hosts live... read more

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View Full Post Weird Homes Tour 2015

Published: 5/14/2015

Strange. Kooky. Magical. Peculiar. Funky. Eccentric. Weird. Whatever you call it, we are proud of it. The second annual Austin Weird Homes Tour is about honoring the culture of our city and showcasing the people who preserve that culture. On May 23, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Austinites in 10 unique homes open their doors, answer your questions and share their stories about some of the weirdest homes we can find. A sneak-peak of the Austin Weird Homes Tour. This self-guided tour will take you to all corners of our great city. Whether you want to rush from home to home or take your time... read more

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View Full Post Austin Weird Homes Tour 2014

Published: 8/18/2014

Austin is weird. That's great! The zany, wacky and wonderful culture of Austin, Texas is the reason artists, musicians, start-ups and innovators all thrive here. Sights from Flamingo Ranch. Photo by Matt Glazer. Of course, with the rise in Austin's popularity as a destination for business and relocation, comes one startling fact: according to a 2014 Zandan Poll, nine out of 10 Austinites think Austin is weird, but over half say it's becoming more similar to other major US cities. The annual Weird Homes Tour highlights the many wonderful homes and people... read more

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