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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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14 Places To Go Trail Running In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 27, 2022
Shoal Creek Greenbelt Running Trail in Austin

Austin is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Texas Hill Country, which means there are some awesome places to go trail running in Austin. We’ll include a map of the best trail runs in Austin below for you to browse.  Folks who are interested in trail running tend to get SUPER obsessed with…

Where To Get Tacos and Margaritas in Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 19, 2022
De Nada Cantina patio

ATX summers: the sun is out, the days are long, and there’s seriously nothing more delicious than the combo of tacos and margaritas. Let’s face it: tacos + margs is a pretty iconic duo, and Austin Texas has a BUNCH of places where you can indulge. But, as is true with most food experiences, it’s…

Where To Eat Near The Moody Center In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 7, 2022
The Moody Center

Heading to a game or show at the Moody Center and wondering where to eat beforehand? The goal of this guide is to connect you to local Austin restaurants nearby the University of Texas campus! (Map included below.) My Top 3 Picks For Restaurants Near The Moody Center In Austin 1. Scholz Garden – if you want…

14 Best Concert Venues In Austin For Live Music

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 6, 2022
C-Boys Heart And Soul

If Austin is really the “live music capital of the world,” there have to be some awesome concert venues in Austin…right? Yep! The days of teeny tiny bands playing on corner stages and being “discovered” are few and far between. But Austin is still home to dozens of AWESOME concert venues. Some of them are…

Where To Play Bingo In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 11, 2022
Capital Bingo

Since it’s soooo dang entertaining and requires basically zero physical activity, Bingo is probably never going to go out of style. Some Austinites have even made it their primary hobby! (Hey, it’s pretty addicting..)  Besides the obvious entertainment it brings to people, playing this game also has a positive impact because bingo halls are required…

Do You Need A Car In Austin?

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 8, 2022
Downtown Austin skyline at night

Wondering if you need a car when you visit Austin? Ok, hi! Sure! I’ll answer that. As a local Austin resident and someone who is constantly hopping around ATX to eat and explore, I have a feel for the best places to stay and how you should plan to get around. Do you need a…

Best Date Night Spots In Georgetown

By Addie Gross | March 1, 2022

If you’re looking for the best date night spots in Georgetown (a suburb juuuust north of Austin) you’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a happy hour date, a romantic dinner, or a group outing with friends, we’ve got got just the place for you. Austin has so many options for fun date night spots, but the…

7 Absolutely Iconic Queso Spots In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 28, 2022
Torchy's Queso in Austin

Queso is a quintessential Austin food. It’s a melty, gooey, shareable dish of cheese + various toppings, and it’s always served with crip, salty tortilla chips (some are better than others…more on that later.) Visitors always want to know where to find the best queso in Austin, so here’s a roundup of 7 great options…

Drive-Thru Restaurants In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 9, 2022
drive thru restaurants in Austin: Top Notch Hamburgers

When you’re driving around Austin and reeeeeaaally want a delicious meal and also reeeeeaaally don’t want to get out of the car, you need a great drive-thru restaurant. Thankfully, Austin has lots of them. Forgo the chain fast food spots, and check out one of these drive-thru restaurants in Austin. Whether you’re trying to avoid…

Where To Brunch In Austin With A Big Group

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 8, 2022
East Austin Restaurants

You’re visiting Austin with a big group for a bachelorette party or a big birthday weekend. You want to know where you can A) enjoy a boozy brunch with a big group that is B) preferably somewhere near downtown Austin or Rainey Street so you can spend the afternoon bar-hopping around. Well, here are some…

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