The Live Music Capital of the World takes no breaks. Every weekend of every month of every year you’ll find more quality entertainment in the ATX than you can possibly intake. Find you fun this weekend in Austin. Great festivals, food and drink, live music (of course) and entertaining events.
Austin boasts one of the most diverse music scenes in the country. Bands of every genre set up and break down en masse every night at the almost uncountable venues the city has to offer. Whether it’s 13,000 people in a classic Austin outdoor amphitheater or 20 fans at one of many small Austin live…
Here is our list of the Best Austin Festivals. The annual ATX festival schedule is a wonder to behold. It is befitting a town as festival crazy at Austin. From music, to food, to art, racing, sports, beer, ice cream and bats, Austin has it all for the fest fan. Check out our more complete…
The Texas Hill Country is home to some of Texas’ most legendary swimming holes. Most are in or within a short driving distance from Austin. Once sleepy private utopias frequented by knowledgeable locals, many of these watering holes now have big crowds. Here are our Best Austin Swimming Holes…… Barton Springs Pool One of Austin’s…
If you’re looking for the beating heart of Austin nightlife, look no further than Rainey Street. Once a quiet residential block lined with historic bungalows, this downtown strip has transformed into one of the city’s most iconic bar districts — where craft cocktails, cold beers, lively patios, and that unmistakable Austin energy collide. In this…
What makes a great craft brewery? Well to start, the beer has to be the best. Then add a sweet taproom, and since this is Texas, maybe a beer garden. A healthy dose of community activism doesn’t hurt either. With nearly 40 breweries in the city of Austin, we’re spoiled for choice. From lagers to…
What’s south of South Austin? South of Ben White — even south of Stassney? It’s Way South Austin. (or as Moontower Saloon calls it, Way South Awesome.) Mostly residential, this working-class part of Austin is home to lots of families, retirees, and young folks just starting out. It’s been going through a renaissance over the…
It’s hard to believe that as recently as 2005, there were only three licensed distilleries in the state of Texas. Now, there are dozens ranging from vodka to whiskey, rum to rare liqueurs that you may never have even heard of. We’ve got a wealth of great Austin distilleries. In just a short drive, you…
Barton Springs Road is where Austin goes to play outside. It’s the sunny, slightly chaotic stretch that connects South Congress energy with Zilker Park’s wide-open lawns and the legendary 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool. Whether you’re post-swim and starving, hunting live music with a cold beer, or just looking for the perfect patio, this…
There is a lot to see in Austin, and sometimes little time. Austin has an eclectic mix of ATX Touring Companies. From guided downtown walks to eatery and event venue and pub tours. Segway, scooter, bike , double decker busses and duck boats. Haunted house and movies scene production sites. Murals, classic entertainment sites and…