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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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Where To Eat Near University of Texas (Splurge $$$ and Save $)

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 28, 2024
Crown and Anchor Pub

I remember being a student at UT back in the day, and there were about…5 good places to eat near the University of Texas. Ha. Fortunately, as Austin grows and more and more fantastic restaurants come into this city, the food options for students are also growing! If you’re looking for some of the best…

25 Best Restaurants At The Domain

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 27, 2024
Best Restaurants At The Domain

There’s no denying that the Domain and the Domain NORTHSIDE are awesome places to spend your day in Austin. This massive district in north Austin is home to some of the best shopping in our city (Louis Vuitton! Nordstrom! Anthropologie!) and also some of the best restaurants. And I’m not sure about you, but after…

The Best Bars and Restaurants On Rainey Street (According To An Austin Local)

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 27, 2024
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You love, you hate it, but there’s no denying that you’re aware of Rainey Street in Austin. It’s one of our biggest nightlife districts! Here are the best bars and restaurants on Rainey.

A Map Of The Best Cocktail Bars In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 18, 2024
Sazan Cocktail Bar

The next time you’re in the mood for a fun night out of cocktails with your friends, or you’re looking for a swanky cocktail bar in Austin for pre-dinner drinks, check out one of these fun spots. Rather than an exhaustive list of all the places in town to get cocktails, this is a roundup…

20 Best Tacos In Austin That EVERYONE Needs To Try! 

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 18, 2024
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Whether you live in Austin or you’re just visiting for the weekend, chances are…you need a taco. (Who doesn’t, you know?) The best tacos in Austin aren’t hard to find. Some of the biggest, most popular names (Veracruz, Suerte, Nixta Taqueria) happen to be serving the most delicious tacos made with warm, homemade tortillas, scrumptious…

Here Are The Best Restaurants On South Congress (According To Locals)

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 16, 2024
Jo's Coffee

South Congress…what a babe, right?! Popular for being the primary tourist district in Austin, Texas, South Congress (or SOCO) is full of shops, famous murals, coffee, hotels, rooftop pools, bars, and lots and lots of restaurants. Wondering where to eat on South Congress? From tacos to upscale dinner restaurants, here’s the best food on South…

Where To Take Bluebonnet Pictures In Austin: 10 Best Spots (With A Map)

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 7, 2024
Bluebonnets in Austin

Bluebonnet season is early March – late April in Texas, and Austin and the surrounding Hill Country makes the perfect backdrop to capture those precious bluebonnet pictures in Austin. Finding bluebonnets isn’t hard – you can actually see millions of these gorgeous purple/blue flowers just while driving around on the highway. I was looking out…

Where To Eat During SXSW 2024 (Map Included!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 6, 2024
Fareground Food Hall in Austin

Are you ready for SXSW 2024?! With thousands of attendees coming to Austin every March, the city is about to be buzzing with activity and innovation. While the possibilities for entertainment seem endless, the best way to truly experience the city of Austin is through its food. But where should you eat during SXSW 2024?…

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

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 13, 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…

100 Creative Date Ideas In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 12, 2024
Austin rock climbing

You’ve done dinner and a movie a hundred times..…but what about some other fun date ideas in Austin? There are so many amazing things to do in Austin, and with just a bit of planning you can get out of your normal date rut and try something that bonds you closer as a couple. 100…

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