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First-Time Visitors Guide: 25 Things To Do in Austin

Jul 31, 2024

New to Austin? Here’s what locals actually love to do. No tourist traps, promise.

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55 Fun Things To Do In Austin With Kids (2024)

By Kelsey Kennedy | Aug 30, 2024

Whether you’re a local or you’re visiting with kids, here are 55 really fun things to do in Austin with your family.

How To Plan The Perfect Bachelorette Party In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | Aug 29, 2024

All the best hotspots you need to book ASAP + every detail you need for planning the ultimate bachelorette weekend in Austin.

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The 33 Best Austin Restaurants (2024 Edition)

By Kelsey Kennedy | Jan 3, 2024

The best restaurants in Austin, in case you’re looking for a fantastic place to eat…

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Best New Restaurants in Austin (With Map) – October 2024

It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants opening in Austin! Use this guide + map to find something new to try near you.

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How To Visit Austin On A Budget: 20 Tips

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 7, 2022
How To Visit Austin on a Budget: 20 Tips

There’s no doubt about it: Austin Texas is one of America’s most popular travel destinations right now. It’s a city brimming with music, fitness, art, history, and FOOD. No matter how many times you’ve visited Austin, there’s something new to discover in every neighborhood. However, Austin has been growing rapidly in the past few years,…

A Guide To The Austin Hot Sauce Festival (With Parking Info)

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 20, 2022

If you like HOT hot hot spicy food, you’re going to love the annual Hot Sauce Festival in Austin! Hot sauce lovers and adventurous foodies have been flocking to this food festival in Austin for over 15 years. The Austin Hot Sauce Festival is a fun and family-friendly event perfect for fans of spicy things.…

A Map Of Where To Watch The Sunset In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 15, 2022
Pennybacker Bridge Sunset

Friends: there’s practically nothing like that beautiful Texas sunset. And if you’re going to live in sunny Austin Texas where it is hot hot HOT for much of the year, you might as well enjoy watching that giant ball of fire in the sky dip below the skyline. And if you’re wondering where to watch…

How Old is Austin City Limits Music Festival?

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 12, 2022
How Old Is Austin City Limits Music Festival?

Austin City Limits, or ACL Music Festival, is a massive music festival that is held annually in Austin, Texas for two consecutive three-day weekends. The festival is produced by Austin-based C3 Presents, the organizer of Chicago’s Lollapalooza. This epic music event takes place at Zilker Park presenting multiple genres to the attendees. On two consecutive…

The Best Wineries in Driftwood and Dripping Springs, TX

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 12, 2022
The Best Wineries in Driftwood and Dripping Springs

Whether you’re looking for a secluded Hill Country retreat or an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of Austin city life, the wineries in Driftwood and Dripping Springs are just what you need in your life. Although most of these wineries are around 25 miles away from downtown Austin, you’ll feel like you’re MUCH…

Best Playgrounds in Lakeway and Bee Cave

By Leslie Palmer | August 4, 2022
Sculpture Park

Let’s face it, playgrounds are a parent’s best friend. In the never-ending quest to figure out new ways to expel our kiddos’ energy, playgrounds are the MVP, and for good reason! They’re free, allow you to enjoy the great outdoors, and are the perfect neutral territory for playdates. I used to compare notes with friends…

Best French Fries in Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 14, 2022
Loaded Outlaw Fries at Mama Fried

Fries are one of the most amazing and underappreciated food (food groups? Is that ok to say?) in the world, so it only seemed appropriate to round up the best french fries in Austin in honor of National French Fry Day.  They’re so very simple: fried potatoes with a bit of salt. Yet they’re one…

Austin Breweries With Food: A Complete List + Map

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 13, 2022
Austin Breweries With Food

If you love visiting Austin breweries buuuut also want to make sure you can grab food, this post is for you! Read on for the best Austin breweries that also have full food menus. (Spoiler: there are a ton of them!) The map is included below so you can find an Austin brewery with food…

The Ultimate Bachelor Party in Austin: 50 Ideas

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 8, 2022
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

Whether you’re looking for some flashy bachelor party ideas in Austin with your groomsmen, or you want to have a chill weekend in ATX and get some fresh air at Barton Springs, we’ve got your back! There are plenty of fun bachelor party ideas in Austin, so you’ll have no problem filling your weekend with…

What Are The 11 BEST MUSEUMS In Austin? (+ Museum FREE Days!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 6, 2022
The Blanton Museum of Art in Austin

Austin is the state capital of Texas, so there’s LOTS of history here. And whether you need a kid-friendly activity in Austin or you’re just here with the adults, Austin museums provide some of the riches and most diverse culture and entertainment in this city. Although Austin was mostly known as a small (weird…) college…

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