Tips For Visiting Austin

Heading to Austin soon? Here are all our best tips and recommendations to help you experience ATX like a local. 

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Pool at The Thompson Hotel in Austin

Where To Stay In Austin For A Bachelorette Party: Here’s A Map

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 10, 2024

There’s no doubt that Austin is an incredible place for a bachelorette weekend. It’s perfect for people who want to just have FUN without a lot of pressure. We’re pretty casual here in ATX…this…

21 Best Hotels Near Austin City Limits Music Festival

21 Cool Hotels Near Austin City Limits Festival

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 12, 2024

Because why stay somewhere boring when you could stay somewhere awesome? Here are the best hotels near ACL Fest.

Austin Summers

Do Summers Actually Get THAT Hot In Austin Texas?? Thoughts From A Local…

By Kelsey Kennedy | April 25, 2024

You’re planning a trip to Austin, and you’re thinking about all the free time in your schedule at the beginning of August. It’s just before everyone goes back to school and a new semester…

How to see the bats in Austin

Austin Bats: Here’s Exactly How To See Them!

By Kelsey Kennedy | March 17, 2023

  The Austin Bats are the largest urban colony of bats in the WORLD! So yes, if you’re visiting Austin Texas, you absolutely must go see the bats emerging from the Congress bridge. It’s…

Austin Texas Queso

What Is Austin Texas Queso? 

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 27, 2023

First off, don’t be weird and call it “cheese dip.” Queso is a BIG thing in Austin, and there’s no quicker way to show you don’t belong than by saying “let’s go get some…

Downtown Austin winter

Unbelievable Temperature Variations in Austin Texas Weather

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 27, 2023

It’s a running joke in Austin Texas that the weather can fluctuate on a dime. You’ll wake up in the morning and put on a pair of jeans, a long-sleeve shirt, and a coat,…

Austin skyline in the winter

What To Wear To Austin In The Winter

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 17, 2023

Are you planning to visit Austin this winter but wondering what to wear? We got your back! After securing your plane tickets, packing what to add to your wardrobe is the next thing you’re…