How Does SXSW Work + How To Do SXSW For Free 2024

SXSW live music | How To Do SXSW For FREE!

South By Southwest Festival (also known as SXSW, SX, or “South By”) is a massive festival that happens in Austin Texas every spring. Although it started in the 1980s as a small-ish festival of 700 people, it has expanded and it’s now one of the biggest international stages to showcase the best and brightest in…

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20 Things To Do In Austin In The Winter

Winter in downtown Austin

The winter months are the best time to visit Austin if you want to avoid the crowds. Except for SXSW season in March, winter is a slightly quieter season in ATX. And even though January  and February aren’t the most popular months here, there are still lots of things to do in Austin in the…

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7 Spooky Haunted Houses In Austin To Visit This Year

Best Haunted Houses in Austin

Do you love a good scare fest? Haunted houses are one of the most popular activities this month, but you have to have a high tolerance for fright (or a strong hand to hold while you’re in the haunted house!) if you’re going to take on the challenge! Along with some of our other favorite…

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Top 10 Tips For ACL Festival 2024

Things To Do In Austin With Kids

ACL Fest is quickly approaching, and there are lots of things you should know about it before you attend. Knowing what’s allowed at the festival, your transportation options (those pedi cabs are AWESOME), the best hotels to stay at during ACL Fest, picking your cute festival outfit, etc. are just as crucial as knowing the…

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20 Best Places To Do A Family Photo Shoot In Austin

Plugger Bridge

A family photoshoot in Austin can be one of the best way’s to capture memories from your year. Good thing Austin is one of the most photogenic cities in the country! We have plenty of options for both beautiful urban sceneries and stunning natural backdrops. But before booking your annual family photo shoot in Austin,…

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A Beginner’s Guide To The Austin Greenbelt

A Beginner’s Guide To The Austin Greenbelt

Austin is renowned for its many outdoor activities and trails, so if you love to get out there and explore, you’re in the right place! After living here for two years, I’d heard endlessly about the Barton Creek Greenbelt. I’m not the most outdoorsy person and thus needed help figuring out where to start. I…

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101 Free Things To Do In Austin (2024!)

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…

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

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…

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What Is There To Do In April In Austin? 

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…

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