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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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Discover the Best Healthy Restaurants in Austin For 2024

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 4, 2024
Salad at Local Foods in Austin Texas

We’re bringing some of our favorite healthy Austin restaurants – yay! Austin has a lot of places for fresh lunches, allergen-free treats, and hearty dinners here in town. If you’re thinking the healthy restaurants are boring, think again. Austin is known for being a foodie’s paradise, but you don’t need to gorge on fried chicken…

The 33 Best Austin Restaurants (2024 Edition)

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 3, 2024
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The best restaurants in Austin, in case you’re looking for a fantastic place to eat…

The Violet Crown Wine Bar and Coffee Shop Is Exceptional

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 12, 2023
Violet Crown Wine Bar and Coffee Shop in Austin

As neighborhoods in central Austin fill up and downtown highrises grow closer to the sky, the charming houses on the outskirts of the city get a perk: cooler, hipper, livelier places to eat and drink are opening up. It keeps happening in southeast Austin, at the new Radio location, for example, and in far south…

20 Things To Do In Austin In The Winter

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 12, 2023
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…

Bureau de Poste French Restaurant in Austin Is Excellent

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 7, 2023
Bureau do Poste

One of my favorite parts about living in Austin is the joint desire to repair and restore older buildings instead of simply tearing them down. You might be laughing right now, because this is not always the case, especially if you walk through older neighborhoods like Clarksville and Bouldin Creek. But many of the kindhearted folks…

This Independent Austin Bookstore and Cafe Is In An Old Post Office

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 6, 2023
First Light Books in Austin

You know when you watch a charming rom com movie and the main characters have that darling local book shop that they frequent? (Think: Meg Ryan’s shop in You’ve Got Mail, or something along those lines.) Well, prepare to be introduced to a little book shop that is SO cute and perfect you might not…

21 Fun and Festive Holiday Bars In Austin for 2023

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 1, 2023
Miracle on 5th Street Austin

‘Tis the season for ugly sweaters, over-the-top holiday decor, hot toddies, and HOLIDAY BARS IN AUSTIN! These 21 pop-up bars all feature a bit of whimsy and playfulness, making them the perfect spot to stop by, indulge, and soak up the holiday cheer. A few things about pop-up bars in Austin: Some of them have…

The Ultimate List Of Holiday Activities In Austin (2024 Edition!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 25, 2023
Holiday Activities in Austin

Looking for some of the most memorable holiday events in Austin? From Trail of Lights to Christmas shopping, here are the can’t-miss events this year.

Where To Order Thanksgiving Food To-Go In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 13, 2023
Thanksgiving to go from Waltons

Thanksgiving is upon us! And while some people love spending weeks planning, shopping, cooking, and crafting every single detail…some of us love to outsource. If cooking isn’t your love language you don’t want to spend your entire holiday working in the kitchen, good news: there are plenty of places to order Thanksgiving food to-go in…

17 Best Restaurants With A View In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 25, 2023
best restaurants with a view in Austin

Searching for a restaurant with a view in Austin is pretty common because – let’s face it – Austin has a lot of beautiful bodies of water for a landlocked city! From the downtown Lady Bird Lake to the trickling Colorado River in east Austin to sprawling Lake Travis on the west side of the…

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