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20 Things To Do In Austin With Toddlers (2022 Edition)

By The Austin Things | March 30, 2023

Finding things to do in Austin with toddlers is tricky, ESPECIALLY in the pandemic when some places are shut down. I’m 2 years into motherhood, and I now understand the phrase “the years are short but the days are long.” I’ve realized that if I don’t have any plans for my day with Milo, the…

101 Free Things To Do In Austin (2023!)

By The Austin Things | March 27, 2023
BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART - 101 free things to do in ATX!

Austin, Texas isn’t cheap, but there are still plenty of free things to do in Austin if you know where to look! So if you love hunting for a deal and scoping out budget-friendly travel ideas, this post is for you. From music to festivals, to museum exhibits, concerts, free zoo events, guided tours, kid-friendly…

Where To Eat In Georgetown Texas: 29 Best Restaurants

By The Austin Things | March 24, 2023
Pizza at 600 Degrees Pizzeria in Georgetown Texas

Georgetown, Texas, is an incredibly fun place to live. It’s about 30 miles north of Austin, and while this historic town definitely started booming as a commuter city (Austin prices are SOARING, y’all!), it’s continued to grow just because…folks love it here. The Georgetown Square is totally the type of place where you’ll want to…

Best Austin Breweries With Award-Winning Beers (2023 Edition)

By The Austin Things | March 23, 2023
The Oasis Brewing Co

If you’re visiting Texas, you absolutely must go to some craft breweries in Austin. The Austin craft beer scene has never been hotter, and the competition to get those national medals is fierce. That means, as a consumer, there’s a record number of INCREDIBLE beers out there for you to sip and enjoy. While there…

The 11 Best Local Seafood Restaurants In Austin (For 2023!)

By The Austin Things | March 22, 2023
Best Seafood In Austin

Let’s get to it: does Austin even have good seafood? That depends on who you’re asking. If you look at the quality, variety, and availability of fresh seafood restaurants in Austin, especially compared to what was available in this city just 10 years ago, you’ve got to admit: Austin is a pretty good city for…

Hiking In Austin: The 15 Best Trails (With Maps!)

By The Austin Things | March 22, 2023
Violet Crown Trail

When you’re ready to lace up your hiking shoes and get out to enjoy nature, use this guide to get a bit of inspiration for some fun hiking trail in Austin! Austin is a very outdoorsy city with lots of great hiking trails. Ask anyone who lives here and they’ll tell you that the terrain…

A Map Of The BEST Local Food At The Austin Airport (ABIA)

By The Austin Things | March 22, 2023
Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Whether you have a long layover (ugh) or you just need a quick bite of food at the Austin Airport, you’re in luck: ABIA has TONS of local Austin restaurants! Since we have a reputation of being a foodie city, you’d better believe that the airport has worked hard to provide some of the best…

15 Best Breakfast Spots In North Austin

By The Austin Things | March 22, 2023
Pancakes at Kerbey Lane | breakfast spots in north Austin

Are you an early riser who loves to start your day with a big, delicious breakfast? Or do you hit the snooze button a million times and HATE actually getting out of bed? No matter what type of morning person you are (or aren’t…), if you’re awake and you’re hungry, you’re probably looking for the…

What Is There To Do In April In Austin? 

By The Austin Things | March 22, 2023
Go to a farmers market

Sure, it’s not quite the crazy month of march when SXSW hits Austin. And it’s not the beautiful fall months when you can experience warm afternoons and ACL Festival. But spring in Austin is an AWESOME time to live in/visit this city, and there are tons of things to do in April in Austin. Here…

24 Great Spots For Easter Brunch In Austin (2023)

By The Austin Things | March 20, 2023
Forthright Cafe

Easter is coming up soon! Have you made your brunch plans? If you’re planning to do an easter brunch in Austin 2023, make sure you book reservations as early as possible. Restaurants fill up so fast for Easter brunch reservations!  Here are 24 great options for a beautiful Easter Brunch in Austin. Some of these…

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