Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Austin Climbing & Bouldering Guide

Austin is filled with craggy walls and limestones cliffs perfect for climbing and bouldering. In fact, the city is home to a robust population of climbers. And visitor or local, beginner or pro, you don’t have to go far to send it. Austin Climbing Gyms Climb any time of year and in any weather at…

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Austin’s Most Romantic Restaurants

There’s nothing better than showing you care through the universal language of really, really good food and drink. So, grab your date and head to one of Austin’s dreamiest (and tastiest) restaurants for a swoon-worthy dining experience that would rival that of Lady and the Tramp. Fonda San Miguel…

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Austin Cold Weather Activities for Families

Thanks to Austin's temperate weather, you’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the winter both indoors and out. But, if you happen to visit on a really cold day, here are a few family-friendly things to do and activities to try. Crux Climbing Center. Credit Merrick Ales. 1. Visit an Indoor…

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2nd Street Soundcheck

Right before the fun of South by Southwest, the 2 nd Street District and Austin Monthly give Austinites and visitors alike an opportunity to catch some great local musicians during 2nd Street Soundcheck. 2nd Street Soundcheck, Saturday, February 28, is a FREE afternoon of music from 1-8 p.m. Two…

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Earn Your Egg-Nog

Ah, the holidays. A most wonderful time of year filled with visions of sugar plums and awakening perhaps to a white Christmas morning (well, maybe not so much in Austin). It's also a time where…

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