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AUSTIN
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2017/2018

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12 Can’t-Miss Food
Trucks & Parks
On Our Radar
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

New & Notable in ATX

The LGBTQ Arts Scene

The Live Music
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Outdoor Adventures

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From music and food festivals to art shows and holiday happenings, Austin is the
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on the cover
Gary Clark Jr. performs at Antone’s

Get the inside scoop on the best places
to dine, shop and dance the night away
in Austin’s many cool neighborhoods.

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Texas Hill couNtry

Take a rural road trip and explore 25
spots worth a stop, including wineries,
resorts and barbecue joints.

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can't-miss�
food trucks
& parks

Food truck eats are a must when you visit Austin.
Here’s a dozen sure to get you hungry.

Jester King Brewery

DRINK IN THE
CRAFT BEER SCENE
Local fave, The Austin Beer Garden
Brewing Co., was voted 2016 Large
Brewpub of the Year at the Great
American Beer Festival. theabgb.com

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Stop in at Austin Beerworks and
sample one of its core beers right in
the brewery. austinbeerworks.com
Sit in the sleek taproom at Zilker
Brewing Co. and sip a craft beer like
the Coffee Milk Stout. zilkerbeer.com

The Picnic

Wake up with a migas breakfast
taco at Veracruz All Natural,
named one of Food Network’s Top 5
Tacos in America. veracruztacos.com

Tommy Want Wingy is all about the
chicken wing lollipops that come in
a variety of flavors, including garlicparmesan. tommywantwingyatx.com

Long-time staple El Primo dishes
up tacos, tortas and burritos. Try
the popular pastor (pork) or the lengua
(beef tongue). elprimomex.com

At Mykonos Waffle, sample the
fruit waffle slathered with Nutella,
loaded with fresh fruit and topped with
whipped cream. mykonoswaffle.com

The Turkish-style wraps at
Kebabalicious include the savory
beef-and-lamb nestled in a pita, sided
with hummus or crispy fries.
kebabalicious.com

Detroit-style square pizza is the
specialty at Via 313, owned by
two brothers who grew up on the stuff.
via313.com

4 At Luke’s Inside Out, try one of
Chef Luke Bibby’s creative bites,
like the spicy Szechwan fried chicken
sandwich. lukesinsideout.com
Paperboy is a breakfast hot spot
with early-morning eats, such as
the sweet potato hash with braised pork
belly. paperboyaustin.com

6 The Mighty Cone serves its foods
in a handy paper cone, like the
chicken tenders wrapped in a tortilla.
mightycone.com
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At St. Elmo Brewing Company, pair
the pale golden Carl with Asian
fare from food truck Soursop.
stelmobrewing.com
A dramatic stained-glass dome tops
the patio at Lazarus Brewing Company,
where creative brews are enjoyed.
lazarusbrewing.com
Head to Texas Hill Country, where
Jester King Brewery crafts farmhouse
ales and spontaneously fermented
beers. jesterkingbrewery.com
Blue Owl Brewing is known for its sourmash beers, like the Spirit Animal
sour pale ale. blueowlbrewing.com
Grab a Shamrock Stout and get a bite
from the food truck at Draught House
Pub & Brewery. draughthouse.com

The hip Whisler’s bar pairs its
cocktails with Asian food from
Thai-Kun, including beef panang curry
with jasmine rice. thaikun.com/-whislers

The British-style Dog & Duck Pub
offers a diverse selection of beers,
and pub grub like fish and chips.
dogandduckpub.com

The Picnic food trailer park offers
perks like shady pavilions, and
food trucks including Hey Cupcake!
and Acai Hut. thepicnicaustin.com

Whip In, a taproom/corner store,
features loads of craft beers, plus
Indian fusion food. whipin.com

The South Austin Trailer Park
& Eatery has banded together
food trucks like Torchy’s Tacos and
dessert-focused Holy Cacao.
foodtrailersaustin.com

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Drink one of the craft beers on tap
on the picturesque patio
at Waller Creek Pub House.
wallercreekpubhouse.com
Lounge in the creekside beer garden
at Easy Tiger and wash down a freshbaked pretzel with a local brew.
easytigeraustin.com

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RadAR
calendar of events

Austin is a 24-hour town populated by an upstart mix of musicians, tech experts, film pros,
athletes and foodies–and our yearly events calendar shows it. For a more comprehensive
event list of the variety of things happening in Austin, go to visitaustin.org/events.

JANUARY

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms,
stpatricksdayaustin.com
This family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day fest
celebrates all things Irish. Come enjoy
authentic Celtic music and dancers, Irish
language workshops, the finest Irish
imports and plenty of good craic!

FREE WEEK

Various Locations, freeweek.do512.com
The first week of January might be the best
time for a music fan to visit Austin. Why?
Hundreds of Austin bands participate
in this annual event that encompasses
multiple venues all over Austin.

SXSW® MUSIC, FILM AND
INTERACTIVE CONFERENCES
AND FESTIVALS

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
FESTIVAL

Various Locations, sxsw.com
Austin Convention Center and more than 50
venues host noted filmmakers, musicians
and multimedia artists from around the
world who converge to showcase music,
film and interactive media during this
internationally recognized event.

Huston-Tillotson University,
mlkcelebration.com
Join the march from the MLK statue at
the University of Texas campus to historic
Huston-Tillotson University to celebrate Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy for Austin
and the world.

ZILKER GARDEN FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY
AUSTIN MARATHON
& HALF MARATHON

Downtown Austin,
youraustinmarathon.com
Austin welcomes nearly 20,000
participants from around the world for the
Annual Austin Marathon & Half Marathon.
This exciting event showcases Austin’s
scenic urban landscape for both runners
and spectators alike.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Various Locations, visitaustin.org
To commemorate Black History Month there
will be events, including film screenings
and ceremonies throughout the city,
celebrating important people and moments
in time in African-American history.

CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO

Palmer Events Center, sambaparty.com
This festival will give Austin a taste of
Brazil, merging music, dance and culture
into one huge party. Austin’s Carnaval is
one of the biggest celebrations outside
of Brazil (because everything is bigger
in Texas) and everyone can participate,
so bring your best samba and prepare to
dance the night away.
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Zilker Park Kite Festival

MARCH
ART CITY AUSTIN
Palmer Events Center,
artallianceaustin.org
Austin’s original fine arts festival and
national juried art show of 200 locally and
nationally recognized artists and galleries
is a family-friendly event featuring
local food trailers, beer, cocktails and
interactive projects for kids of all ages.

AUSTIN URBAN MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Auditorium Shores, urbanmusicfest.com
More than 15,000 music revelers converge
on Lady Bird Lake’s Auditorium Shores to
enjoy Austin’s only music festival focused
on R&B, neo-soul and hip-hop music.

CLYDE LITTLEFIELD
TEXAS RELAYS
The University of Texas, texassports.com
This premier track and field event brings
together the best high school, college and
professional athletes from across Texas,
the U.S. and the world.

RODEO AUSTIN
Travis County Exposition Center,
rodeoaustin.com
Since its inception in 1938, this local
event has grown from a simple stock
show featuring 16 animals into one
of the state’s premier rodeos. Over the
course of two weeks, the Rodeo features
10 ProRodeo events, a family-friendly
fair, daily concerts and more.

Zilker Botanical Garden,
zilkergarden.org
For more than 60 years, the annual
Zilker Garden Festival has been a one-stop
garden shopping destination when spring
arrives in Central Texas. A family-friendly
event, the garden festival offers something
for everyone, including the annual flower
show, live music, gardening talks, a kid’s
corner and food court.

ZILKER PARK KITE FESTIVAL

Zilker Park, abckitefestival.org
The nation’s oldest kite festival features
hundreds of kites in the air and is free to
attend for people of all ages; complete with
kite flying contests, food, games and more.

APRIL
AUSTIN FOOD + WINE
FESTIVAL

Auditorium Shores,
austinfoodandwinefestival.com
Join top chef talent, sommeliers and
winemakers from across the nation and
Austin’s own acclaimed gourmet scene
for an indulgent, three-day epicurean
adventure unlike any other, topped off with
live musical performances.
©BRUCE LEMONS

AUSTIN REGGAE FEST

Auditorium Shores,
austinreggaefest.com
A fundraiser for the Capital Area Food
Bank, Reggae Fest features three days of
reggae, world and dub talent, along with
more than 50 vendors selling food, and arts
and crafts.

EEYORE’S ANNUAL
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Pease Park, eeyores.org
Live music, beer, food, acrobats and
costume contests surround this annual
gathering of Austin’s most eclectic locals.
Eeyore’s Birthday serves as a fundraiser to
benefit many local Austin nonprofits.

EUPHORIA FEST

Carson Creek Ranch, euphoriafest.com
Live music, camping, yoga and a variety of
mindful workshops come together at this
immersive four-day festival. Musical styles
bridge the gaps between hip-hop, electronic,
ambient, tribal and experimental.

FUSEBOX FESTIVAL

Various locations, fuseboxfestival.com
A festival of adventurous artists and
projects from around the world working
in a variety of different art forms taking
place in various locations around the city.

LEVITATION FEST

Carson Creek Ranch,
levitation-austin.com
Mark your calendars: Levitation Fest
will return to Carson Creek Ranch in
2018. Enjoy a weekend full of live music,
psychedelic light shows, on-site camping
and more.

LOUISIANA SWAMP THING
AND CRAWFISH FESTIVAL

The Austin American Statesman Parking
Lot, roadwayevents.com
It’s a Cajun festival in Texas. More than 5,000
pounds of crawfish are consumed at this
annual event, which also features zydeco,
brass band, funk, blues and rock music.

MOONTOWER COMEDY &
ODDITY FESTIVAL

Paramount Theatre and Other Locations,
austintheatre.org
Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival,
presented by the Paramount Theatre,
brings to Austin some of the funniest,
wittiest and oddest world-class comics
from around the globe. National headliners,
up-and-comers and local Austin-based
comedians ensure a hilarious night of fun.

MOTOGP™ GRAND PRIX OF
THE AMERICAS

Circuit of The Americas™,
circuitoftheamericas.com
MotoGP™, the pinnacle of all motorcycle
World Championships, joins the roster
of racing events at the Circuit of The
Americas™ track with a three-day series
at the purpose-built Grand Prix venue. With
the addition of this race, the new circuit
is the first North American racing venue
to host both two-and four-wheeled World
Championship events in one year’s time.

OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Dale, Texas, oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Central Texas’ signature music event features
Grammy-winning Americana, arts and crafts,
camping, food and libations. Acoustic jazz,
blues and bluegrass are all performed by oldtime local faves and award-winning artists
from around the world.
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MAY

JUNE

AUGUST

AUSTIN FASHION WEEK

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK
FESTIVAL

AUSTIN CHRONICLE HOT
SAUCE FESTIVAL

Various Locations, austin.fashionx.co
Austin Fashion Week showcases the work
of fashion designers, photographers, hair
stylists, makeup artists and models from
around the state of Texas with over 100
events, including runway shows, designer
meet-and-greets, themed parties and
benefits for Austin nonprofits.

CINE LAS AMERICAS
INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL

Various Locations, cinelasamericas.org
The festival showcases contemporary films
and videos from Latin America (North,
Central, South America and the Caribbean)
and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos
made by or about Latinos in the U.S. and
the rest of the world, as well as films and
videos by or about indigenous groups of the
Americas, are also invited to participate.

LATINO MUSIC MONTH

Various Locations,
austinlatinomusic.com
The many Latino music genres are
showcased during performances around
town all month long. Other special events
throughout the month are presented,
as well.

LIFETIME CAPITAL OF TEXAS
TRIATHLON

Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin,
captextri.com
Lifetime Capital of Texas Triathlon attracts
all levels of athletes, from top-ranked
professionals to first-time triathletes.
The event includes the USA Paratriathlon
National Championship, sprint and
international distances, First Tri distance,
and sprint and international distance relays.

PECAN STREET FESTIVAL
(SPRING)

Historic Sixth Street,
pecanstreetfestival.org
A free family event, the Pecan Street
Festival is the oldest and largest art
festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food
vendors, artists and crafts people turn
Sixth Street–historically called Pecan
Street–into a lively street fair where there is
something for people of all ages.

WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR

Various Locations, west.bigmedium.org
The West Austin Studio Tour is a free,
self-guided tour that celebrates Austin’s
talented and wildly diverse creative
community. The public is invited to discover
new artistic talent; see working studios;
learn about artists’ tools, techniques and
inspirations; explore galleries and a variety
of exhibitions; and immerse themselves in
the arts and local business communities.
Old Settler’s Music Festival

George Washington Carver Museum,
aabookfest.com
This free, annual literary event showcases
new works by and about AfricanAmericans. Notable speakers and authors
will discuss their works and facilitate
conversations.

Fiesta Gardens, austinchronicle.com
If you wanna beat the heat this summer
then you gotta eat the heat! Join the Austin
Chronicle for one of the world’s largest hot
sauce festivals, with as many as 10,000
spectators each year.

ATX TELEVISION FESTIVAL

Downtown Austin, atxfestival.com
ATX Festival is the first festival devoted
to television’s history and future. It
functions like a traditional film festival
with premieres of new series, current
hits and cult favorites. ATX Festival also
offers access to the industry’s leading
professionals, with cast and creator Q&As,
and panels focusing on innovation in both
production and content delivery.

CENTRAL TEXAS JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION
MLK Blvd. and Other Locations,
juneteenthcentraltexas.com
Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom
Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is the oldest
known African-American celebration
commemorating the end of slavery.
This annual event features a 2K walk/
run, parade floats, entertainment and a
celebration at Rosewood Park.

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD FEST
& 5K

Long Center for the Performing Arts,
keepaustinweirdfest.com
Anything is possible at this decade-old
Austin extravaganza! Run, skip or race
through the streets of downtown Austin
wearing the wackiest costume. Unofficially
known as “the slowest 5K you will ever
run,” this race is designed for amusement
and fun.

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER
RALLY

Travis County Exposition Center &
Downtown Austin, rotrally.com
The state’s largest motorcycle gathering
attracts thousands of bikers for rides,
parades and music.

SOLSTICE FESTIVAL

Austin Ice Cream Festival

AUSTIN ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

Fiesta Gardens,
austinicecreamfestival.com
The Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival is
fun for the whole family. Games, activities,
contests, live entertainment and, of
course, ice cream, will keep you cool
and happy.

AUSTIN PRIDE FESTIVAL
& PARADE

Fiesta Gardens, austinpride.org
The PRIDE Festival is the largest annual
LGBTQ advocacy and fundraising event
in Central Texas! Dozens of nonprofit
organizations and social clubs use the
festival as a platform to inform and
interact with the thousands of attendees.
Each year, countless people find new
organizations to join, causes to support,
and opportunities to volunteer.

BAT FEST

Congress Avenue Bridge,
roadwayevents.com
Celebrate this batty event as the world’s
largest urban bat colony (1.5 million
Mexican free-tailed bats, which take
up seasonal residence beneath the Ann
Richards Congress Avenue Bridge) takes
to the skies for its nightly flight. Enjoy
live music, children’s activities and a
costume contest.

CAPITAL CITY BLACK FILM
FESTIVAL

Pan Am Park and Various Locations,
solsticeatx.com
This annual music festival celebrates the
local Austin music community. The festival
is held at Pan Am Park, but unofficial
parties are held at various venues around
town during the weekend.

Various Locations, capcitybff.com
CCBFF celebrates African-American
filmmakers from across the nation and
provides a stage for burgeoning talent. This
festival packs in the fun with four days
of events, seminars, parties, screenings
and more.

JULY

SEPTEMBER

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
AND SYMPHONY

AUSTIN GAY AND LESBIAN
INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL ( aGLIFF)

Auditorium Shores, roadwayevents.com
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual
concert of patriotic music culminating in
a spectacular fireworks display over Lady
Bird Lake.

HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
Hill Country Galleria,
hillcountrygalleria.com
A free celebration of Independence in
the Hill Country Galleria, featuring
fabulous art, live entertainment and a
fireworks display.

Various Locations, agliff.org
aGLIFF is the oldest and largest gay and
lesbian film fest in the Southwest, and it is
the largest LGBTQ cultural event in Austin.
Experience the festival in September and
watch for monthly screenings around town.

AUSTIN MUSEUM DAY

Various Locations, austinmuseums.org
Organized by the Austin Museum
Partnership, this special day features free
exhibitions and activities at participating
Austin-area museums and cultural sites.
©ICE CREAM FESTIVAL; ©AMY PRICE

AUSTIN OKTOBERFEST

Various Locations, austoberfest.com
Also known as Austoberfest, this fun event
features live music, food, a biergarten,
kids’ activities and more at the Austin
Saengerrunde and Scholz Garten.

FANTASTIC FEST

Alamo Drafthouse, fantasticfest.com
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film
festival in the U.S., specializing in horror,
fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain
fantastic movies from around the world.

FREE DAY OF YOGA

Various Locations, freedayofyoga.com
All day long, participating studios across
the Austin area offer free classes as an
opportunity for every age and fitness level.

OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY
FESTIVAL

Various Locations,
outofboundscomedy.com
Comedians from around the country show
Austinites their comedy chops and throw
down in a mini-golf tourney.

PECAN STREET FESTIVAL
(FALL)

Sixth Street Austin,
pecanstreetfestival.org
A free family event, the Pecan Street
Festival is the oldest and largest art
festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food
vendors, artists and craftspeople turn Sixth
Street–historically called Pecan Street–into
a lively street fair where there is something
for people of all ages.

TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS
FESTIVAL

Fiesta Gardens,
texascraftbrewersfestival.org
The Texas Craft Brewers Fest is the largest
beer festival for and by Texas brewers. This
annual event features the best of Texas
craft beer, and displays the thriving beer
community across the Lone Star State.

ZILKER RELAYS

Zilker Park, zilkerrelays.com
The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile team race.
Each participant runs a 2.5-mile loop from
one central festival/transition area. The
team concept of the Zilker Relays is not
unique, but the combination of a relay,
festival home base, drinks and music
make this experience a favorite for runners
of all calibers and ages.

OCTOBER
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC
FESTIVAL

Zilker Park, aclfestival.com
One of the country’s largest celebrations
of live music, this two-weekend, six-day
festival brings the magic of the famed
public TV series, “Austin City Limits,”
outside the studio and into Austin’s most
beloved park. More than 150 musical acts
will take over eight stages, along with
local food vendors, brewers, artists and
pop-up shops.

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

Paramount Theatre and Various
Locations, austinfilmfestival.com
Recognized as one of the top film festivals
in the country, this cinematic event shines
the spotlight on top-billed films and
indies alike.
©DEAR WESLEYANN PHOTOGRAPHY

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Fiesta Gardens,
austindiadelosmuertos.com
This cultural celebration features renowned
recording artists in the Latin and Texas
music industries. The family-friendly
festival will also offer local food and
beverages, cultural performances, Kids
Zone activities and more.

FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES
GRAND PRIX

Circuit of The Americas™,
circuitoftheamericas.com
Drivers will be in Austin competing in
the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
this fall. Built around a state-of-the-art
3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for
120,000 fans and an elevation change of
133 feet, the facility is designed for any
and all classes of racing–from motor power
to human power.

IRONMAN 70.3 AUSTIN

Travis County Exposition Center,
ironman.com
Race in Texas’ capital of cool with one of
the only indoor finishes on the Ironman
circuit. The swim will begin on Decker
Lake, the bike ride will loop through rolling
Texas farmlands, and the final run will end
indoors at the Travis County Expo Center.

OKTOBERFEST

German Free School, germantexans.org
The German-Texan Heritage Society holds
this annual festival featuring live music,
food, a biergarten, kids’ activities and more
at the historic German Free School.

TEXAS FIREWORKS DIA DE
LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Kreig Baseball Field,
planetktexasfireworks.com
Light up your Halloween night with
pyrotechnics at Kreig Softball Fields,
presented by Planet K.

TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ
FESTIVAL

City Terrace at the Long Center,
tmbbq.com
This tasty festival only has four rules:
muster as many of Texas’ best BBQ joints
as possible; have them serve up their
specialties, side-by-side; let smoke and
sauce fly for five intoxicating hours; and
finally, let the people decide who made the
best goods.

TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL

St. Edward’s University,
texasbookfestival.org
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into
one of the premier literary events in the
country, hosting about 250 authors each
year. More than 40,000 book lovers of all
ages attend the festival annually, enjoying
readings, panel discussions, signings,
cooking demonstrations, live music, local
food, YA authors, children’s activities and
exhibitors from across the state.

NOVEMBER
AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL

Fiesta Gardens, austincelticfestival.com
This annual festival is also the largest
gathering of Celts in Central Texas. The
event is home to four stages of Irish,
Scottish and Breton music, dance, sports,
storytelling, workshops and more.

AUSTIN POWWOW

Travis County Exposition Center,
austinpowwow.net
For more than 25 years, the Austin Powwow
has featured music, dancing, food, and
arts and crafts in celebration of American
Indian heritage.

BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR

6100 Airport Blvd.,
bluegenieartbazaar.com
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a unique
holiday art show held in Austin. The bazaar
features handmade artwork and gifts from
over 200 local and regional artists, with a
portion of the proceeds going to the MakeA-Wish® Foundation.

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASWELL
HOUSE

Caswell House Austin,
austinjuniorforum.org
Christmas at the Caswell House has been
an Austin community tradition since 1983.
The Austin Junior Forum transforms this
historic home into a winter wonderland.

CHUY’S CHRISTMAS PARADE

Congress Avenue, chuysparade.com
This spirited holiday parade features a
procession of giant balloons, marching
bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats
to usher in the season of giving.

EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR

Various Locations, east.bigmedium.org
More than 70 Eastside studios open
their doors for the public’s viewing and
purchasing pleasure.

SOUND ON SOUND FEST

Sherwood Forest,
soundonsoundfest.com
Austin’s newest progressive music festival,
Sound on Sound, takes on Sherwood Forest
this November. The festival promises
three days of music by local, national and
international touring indie rock, hip-hop,
punk and dance acts.

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL

Texas State Capitol,
texasbookfestival.org
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into
one of the premier literary events in the
country, hosting about 250 authors each
year. More than 40,000 book lovers of all
ages attend the festival annually, enjoying
readings, panel discussions, signings,
cooking demonstrations, live music, local
food, YA authors, children’s activities and
exhibitors from across the state.

TURKEY TROT

AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN
FILM FESTIVAL

Various Locations, aaafilmfest.com
The Austin Asian American Film Festival
(AAAFF) promotes Asian and AsianAmerican cultures and experiences through
the media arts, showcasing top-quality
cinema and supporting the creative talents
of Asian-American artists.

AUSTIN’S NEW YEAR

Auditorium Shores, do512family.com
This alcohol-free, family-friendly event
celebrates the diversity and creativity of the
city with visual art installations, jugglers,
storytellers, fire dancers and other festive
performances.

CHERRYWOOD ART FAIR

Maplewood Elementary,
cherrywoodartfair.org
This neighborhood fundraiser benefits
the Eastside arts scene. Enjoy local food
artisans, live music, 80+ artists, kids’ crafts
and a silent auction at this annual event.

GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE
SOCIETY CHRISTMAS MARKET
German Free School, germantexans.org
The German-Texan Heritage Society’s
annual market offers shoppers handmade,
imported crafts, decorations, ornaments
and more. Browse the market, visit Sankt
Nikolas, listen to traditional German
Christmas music, and enjoy a cup of
Glühwein (hot spiced wine), gingerbread
cookies and other sweet baked treats.

HOLIDAY SING-ALONG &
DOWNTOWN STROLL

Texas State Capitol,
downtownaustin.com
Join hundreds of carolers in front of the
Capitol as the tree is lit before heading
down Congress Avenue for live music,
shopping, art and much more.

LUMINATIONS AT THE
WILDFLOWER CENTER

Wildflower Center Grounds, wildflower.org
Thousands of luminaries and twinkling
lights turn the center into a holiday
wonderland during Luminations, an Austin
holiday tradition.

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

Zilker Park, austintrailoflights.org
The Austin Trail of Lights is part of the
Austin experience, lighting up the season
with a celebration of community,
memories and fun. With a beautiful array
of lights, the tree is lit following a 5k run.
Trail of Lights

Long Center, thundercloud.com
ThunderCloud Subs’ 5-mile run/1-mile walk
is a good way to work up a Thanksgiving
appetite.

ZILKER TREE LIGHTING

Zilker Park, austintrailoflights.org
This Austin tradition is continuing its 50+
year run of light displays, interactive shows
and holiday-themed walkthroughs.

DECEMBER
ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR

Palmer Events Center,
armadillobazaar.com
Shades of old Austin are reflected at
this market, with eclectic gifts and local
entertainment from more than 160 artists
and merchants.
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New
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Domain NORTHSIDE

Get the scoop on the hottest openings in Austin, from restaurants to nightlife and entertainment spots.

DRINK SPOTS

Boiler Nine Bar + Grill

RESTAURANT RAVES
Downtown’s Red Ash Italia is known
for its creative take on wood-fired
Italian classics, while fans of L’oca
d’Oro in Mueller clamor for the housemade pastas.

Inspired by NYC punk venues, Moloko
is a self-described “dive cocktail bar”
located in trendy East Austin. In a
swanky lounge with a large dance
floor Sellers Underground mixes craft
cocktails named for 1970s films.
Modeled after Belgium’s most revered
pubs, Mort Subite offers an expansive
menu of Trappist beers and Belgian
spirits. A culinary brewery, The Brewer’s
Table features beer aged in oak barrels
and food prepared on a wood-fired grill.

Colorful and airy Grizzelda’s transports
diners to Mexico with its authentic
dishes, while Old Thousand serves
creative Chinese fare and cocktails in a
cool vintage space.
Situated in the former Seaholm Power
Plant, the industrial-chic Boiler Nine
Bar + Grill offers ember-roasted fare
and cocktails on three levels, including
a rooftop and sultry subterranean
lounge. It’s located in the new Seaholm
neighborhood, a hidden oasis along
Lady Bird Lake that’s home to some of
the buzziest new restaurants and shops
in Austin.
Butter coffees and bone broths top the
innovative, healthy menu at Picnik in
North Austin. The food hall craze hits
Austin with Fareground at One Eleven
Congress Plaza downtown. Look
for delectable bites from Antonelli’s
Cheese Shop, Contigo Fareground and
Dai Due Taqueria.
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NLand Surf Park

Archer Hotel Austin and the Rock Rose
district, which rivals downtown for
entertainment and dining options.
Grab your board and head to NLand
surf park, where you can hit the waves
then dine on farm-fresh fare at Blue
Prairie, overlooking the water.
St. Elmo Public Market, a new mixeduse development set to open in South
Austin in early 2018, will house
creative workspaces, a live music
venue and a hotel.

Fleet Coffee

Fleet Coffee offers small-batch coffee
with experimental concoctions like the
Cinnamon Toast Crunch-infused milk
and espresso. Stonehouse Coffee +
Bar serves Cuvee Coffee and pastries
during the day, and craft beer and wine
after dark.

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
Domain NORTHSIDE is an upscale
shopping destination in North Austin
with stores that include Nordstrom and
local brands, along with the boutique

ARTS & MUSIC
The Contemporary Austin has reopened
at the Jones Center on Congress
Avenue, with 7,000 more square feet
of installation space. Free family artmaking workshops are offered each
month during Second Saturdays.
Located downstairs from ACL Live,
3TEN is a 350-seat listening room that
presents smaller “house” shows.
The Texas Biennial (from the team
that hosts East Austin and West Austin
Studio Tours) returns to Austin in fall
2017, with some 250 Texas artists
exhibiting contemporary works.
©JANE KO; ©FLEET COFFEE; ©NLAND SURF PARK; ©KENNY BRAUN

LIVE LIKE THE LOCALS LIVE

The

LGBTQ Arts Scene
OUTsider Fest

OUTsider Fest

e like to do things
differently in Austin,
and our LGBTQ scene
is no exception. Curran Nault,
University of Texas at Austin
professor and artistic director of
OUTsider Fest, discovered that
when he moved here from San
Francisco. There’s not really a
gayborhood vibe. “It’s different
in that there’s a crossover in
interests. People flock to what
they’re excited about regardless
of orientation,” notes Nault.

Curran Nault,
Artistic Director of
OUTsider Fest

OUTsider
Recommends
©OUTSIDER FEST

He also found a unique kind
of creative energy in Austin,
buoyed by the relatively low
cost of living. “People were
doing risky weird stuff because
they could afford to. I wanted
to tap into that.” Armed with
an understanding of both the
LGBTQ and artistic communities,
he and a group of friends

OUTsider Fest
(February)
Fusebox Festival
(April)
Queer Bomb
(June)

hatched OUTsider Fest as a
nexus for art, academia and
a celebration of the LGBTQ
community.
In the past four years, it seems to
have accomplished some lofty
goals—breaking down barriers
between artist groups, fostering
some fantastic collaborations
and creating something with
permanency.
Wherever you fall on the
spectrum, you can follow
your artistic dreams in Austin.
Find contemporary art at the
Jones Center and sculpture at
Umlauf Sculpture Garden. Enjoy
performances at ZACH Theatre or
experimental theaters like The
Vortex. Spend a day touring the
Blanton Museum of Art’s exhibits
or make a quick stop at the
Austin Art Garage.

Austin Gay and Lesbian
International Film Fest
(aGLIFF)
(September)
Cheer Up Charlies
(all the time)
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Live Music capiTal
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Güero’s Oak Garden

With more than 250 music
venues and incredible
music events throughout the
year, all of Austin is a stage.
Experience our unparalleled
music scene anywhere you
go—but start with these
must-hit hot spots.

ind music any night of the week,
in any of our neighborhoods. In
bustling downtown, amble in and
out of booming nightclubs or intimate
venues, all within walking distance.
Listen to live blues at Antone’s, jazz
in the underground Elephant Room or
local headliners in the outdoor Cedar
Street Courtyard—and don’t miss the
world-famous Austin City Limits (ACL)
Live at The Moody Theater.
Over in the Red River Cultural District,
seek out indie bands and emerging
artists at the creative Mohawk, the
warehouse-style Empire Control Room
& Garage or the LGBTQ favorite, Cheer
Up Charlies.
Head over to the ever-quirky South
Congress to hear everything from rock
to traditional country at The Continental
Club, or jazz, soul and R&B in The
Continental Gallery. Classic soul and R&B
is also the draw at the ‘50s-era, Japanese
GI-themed C-Boy’s Heart & Soul.
Listen to all kinds of music genres
at East Riverside’s Emo’s or East
Sixth Street’s Hotel Vegas. And
everyone loves the free weekday
happy hour shows at The Saxon Pub
on South Lamar.
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Empire Control Room
Tameka Jones

The White Horse

Check out all of Austin’s music venues at
visitaustin.org/visit/music-scene/venue-guide

BEATS & EATS
Want your live music served up with a
side of mouthwatering food? We’ve got
just what you’re craving. Dig into falloff-the-bone ribs while listening to live
music during Stubb’s Bar-B-Q’s gospel
brunch every Sunday afternoon.
At The White Horse honky-tonk in
East Austin, get your fill of country
music and “bomb tacos” from the
trailer out back.
Or try the fresh tacos and hand-shaken
margaritas at Güero’s Taco Bar on South
Congress, where its Oak Garden stage
hosts Sun Radio’s weekly Texas Radio
Live program.
In South Lamar, get your boot scootin’

on at Broken Spoke, where you’ve gotta
try their famous chicken-fried steak.
Or, go for pita pizzas and live tunes
at Spider House Cafe & Ballroom in
Central Austin.

MUST-GO FESTIVALS
It wouldn’t be the Live Music Capital
of the World® without some incredible
festivals. Hit up well-known events like
SXSW Conference & Festivals, Austin
City Limits Music Festival, Art City
Austin, Urban Music Fest, Euphoria
and Old Settler’s Music Festival.
Or try something more low-key, like the
free summer concert series Unplugged
at The Grove or Blues on the Green.

GÜERO’S ©VISIT AUSTIN; TAMEKA JONES ©CHARLES REAGAN HACKLEMAN; EMPIRE ©JEFF DUNCAN/VISIT AUSTIN; ©THE WHITE HORSE

LIVE LIKE THE LOCALS LIVE

Music
in the Air

Maggie Lea and Tamara
Hoover, Co-Owners of
Cheer Up Charlies

he Red River Cultural District
has long been one of the
top spots to find live music
in Austin. “Red River is important to
Austin’s music scene because you
can walk from door to door and find
something amazing and discoverable.
The venues are the right size and the
right cluster to provide for venuehopping,” notes local live music
expert and fan Maggie Lea.
Maggie and Tamara Hoover co-own
Cheer Up Charlies, a cocktail bar
and live music venue which relocated
to Red River in 2014. On a street
already packed with excellent live
venues (like the Mohawk and Stubb’s),
they brought a fresh vibe. Their goal
was, and is, to create “an everybody
space—a playful, comfortable yet
outspoken space for live music, local
gatherings, LGBTQ events, literary
and storytelling events, and weekend
dance parties.”
Like the rest of Austin, the area isn’t
immune to development. But that
doesn’t keep local venues from
rocking every night, whether your
tastes run from punk to country, rock,
goth, funk, EDM or just a good oldfashioned get down. If you’re visiting
the area, kick off your stay with a
local beer at Cheer Up Charlies, and
spend a night reveling in the wide
diversity of music and people.

©CHEER UP CHARLIES; ©GLEN BROWN

Cheer Up Charlies

5 Local Bands
to See Live

Shakey Graves
Love Ink

Sweet Spirit

Growl

Moving Panoramas

Shakey Graves

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Barton Springs Pool

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures

ouTdoor adveNtures
Hiking, biking, standup paddleboarding,
swimming, bat
watching (yes, you
read that right)—no
matter your bliss,
you really can choose
your own outdoor
adventure in Austin.

ou don’t have to venture far to enjoy
nature in Austin, whether you’re
looking to walk a few minutes to
your next adventure or take a short drive
to nearby Texas Hill Country.

DOWNTOWN
Get outdoors in the heart of downtown
at Zilker Park, a 351-acre oasis of lush
grass, colorful botanicals, quiet picnic
areas, outdoor music concerts and
gorgeous waterfront views of Lady Bird
Lake. Soak in the sunshine at the park’s
famous Barton Springs Pool, where you
can jump into the spring-fed waters or
kick back on the grassy hillside.
If you’re looking to get active on the
water, rent a stand-up paddleboard from
SUP ATX at the Texas Rowing Center
to paddle Lady Bird Lake. Or explore
downtown’s waterfront on a guided
kayak tour with Live Love Paddle.
Runners and bikers will love the 10mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike
Trail at Lady Bird Lake, which passes

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over shimmering waters and offers
panoramic views of Austin’s skyline.
Once the sun begins to set, get a good
spot on Congress Avenue Bridge to
watch an incredible phenomenon—
1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats
fluttering into the night sky from
beneath the bridge—which occurs
nightly from March to October.

EASY DAY TRIPS
In nearby Dripping Springs, escape to
Hamilton Pool Preserve, a natural pool
and waterfall encircled by a stalactitestudded grotto (reservations required in
peak months).
Or take to the skies at Lake Travis
Zip Line Adventures in Leander, where
you’ll boat across Lake Travis and
then soar above the tree canopy on
five zip lines.
At Colorado Bend State Park in Bend,
bring your mountain bike to kick up dirt
on 35 miles of multi-use trails, or rent a
kayak to shoot the rapids.

Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake

©VISIT AUSTIN; ©LAKE TRAVIS ZIPLINE ADVENTURES

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The Great

Lady Bird Lake

OUTDOORS
R

oy Seiders and his
brother and co-founder
Ryan grew up in the
Hill Country just west of Austin.
They always had a passion for
the outdoors, and in 2006 they
set out to design a cooler that
was “built for the wild.” In doing
so, they tapped into something
remarkable. In the last decade,
YETI coolers have become the
symbol for Austin’s serious
obsession with the outdoors.

Barton Creek
Greenbelt

“Yeti is all about the enjoyment
and passion of outdoor pursuits.
Given the vibrant community
here, Austin was a natural fit
when it came time to put down
roots and build a business,”
Roy espouses. “Austinites are
incredibly fortunate in that we

Congress Avenue Bridge

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have easy and affordable access
to some outstanding outdoor
venues, many of which are smackdab in the middle of our city. And
our weather allows people access
virtually year-round. It is a huge
contributor to the high quality of
life in this town.”
If you’re new to town or just
visiting, Roy suggests swimming
at Barton Springs or Deep Eddy
Pool, jogging the hike-andbike trail around Lady Bird Lake
and the Barton Creek Greenbelt,
climbing Mt. Bonnell for the
views, and of course, stopping in
at the YETI flagship store (located
at South Congress and Barton
Springs Road) after watching the
Congress Avenue Bridge bats for a
frosty beverage.

Deep Eddy Pool

©VISIT AUSTIN; DEEP EDDY POOL ©JANE KO

around town
• Downtown Austin is 7.5
miles from the airport via
SuperShuttle van service
for about $16; Capital
Metro Airport Flyer for
$1.75; taxi for about $30;
as well as various rideshare
options
Greyhound Bus
• Daily routes
• Passenger drop-off at the
Greyhound station on
IH-35 near Highland Mall

Get oriented

See Austin on a guided
tour. Local experts will
show you around the
Rent a Bike
• Several bike shops offer
Capitol area, downtown,
hourly and day rentals
cultural and musical
heritage sites, and more.
• Download maps and routes
Popular tour companies
from bicycleaustininfo.com
include Access ATX,
• Austin B-cycle provides
Austin Detours, Austin
more than 40 bike-share
Eats Food Tours, AO
stations throughout
Tours, Austin Duck
downtown 24 hours a day –
Adventures, Gliding
austin.bcycle.com
Revolution Segway
Pedicab
and Double Decker
• A few different Austin
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companies operate pedicabs
tours are available.
• All drivers are licensed by
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Transportation Department
Visitor Center (602 E.
• Rates vary–be sure to ask
Fourth St.) for details,
your driver about the price
or book a tour at
per rider or per trip
visitaustin.org/book-tour.

GETTING AROUND
AUSTIN

Taxi/Rideshare
• Austin is tapped into the
latest tech-based transit
• Visit visitaustin.org/visit/
plan-your-trip/transportation
for taxis and rideshare
options
MetroRail
• MetroRail connects the
city of Leander to
downtown Austin
• Service six days a week;
until midnight on Friday
and Saturday

• Live music greets travelers
upon arrival

• 3 hours from Dallas/Fort
Worth and Houston

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• Nonstop service from
Mexico, London, Toronto
and Frankfurt

• The Downtown station sits
on the north end of the
Convention Center at Fourth
Street between Neches and
Trinity – capmetro.org

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Austin-Bergstrom
International Airport
• ABIA offers nonstop
service from 65+ domestic
destinations

By Car
• 1.5 hours from San Antonio

• 9 stations on the 32-mile line

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south congress

On a sunny day, there’s no place like SoCo. Fabulous restaurants, funky vintage shops,
chic boutiques, cool bars and live music. Always, live music.

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SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL: This beautifully designed
hotel boasts gorgeous rooms, two boutiques,
tenoverten nail salon and five spots to eat and
drink, including the acclaimed Otoko. southcongresshotel.com

HOME SLICE PIZZA: Enormous thin-crust pies with
creative toppings and a wait. Skip the line and
head next door for slices-to-go. homeslicepizza.com

HOPDODDY: Bite
into their big-as-life
burgers and wash it
down with a boozy
shake. hopdoddy.com

THE CONTINENTAL CLUB/THE CONTINENTAL
GALLERY: Head upstairs to the Gallery for avantgarde jazz or try downstairs for a variety of roots,
rockabilly and Americana. continentalclub.com

Light Up the Night
Join the big block party on the FIRST THURSDAY
(firstthursdayaustin.com) of the month on SoCo.
Artisan markets and stores are open until 10 p.m.,
restaurants are buzzing and live music pours out of
every door. On Wednesdays and weekends, head to
GÜERO’S OAK GARDEN for live Americana and blues
(guerostacobar.com).
Güero’s Oak Garden
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SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL ©NICK SIMONITE; HOME SLICE ©JANE KO;
THE CONTINENTAL CLUB ©DAVE MEAD COURTESY VISIT AUSTIN; ©HOPDODDY; GÜERO’S ©ANDY MAHR; COURTESY VISIT AUSTIN

south congress
LUCY IN DISGUISE: Live your Halloween
dreams at this costume shop with
everything from Lady Gaga to Ghostbusters.
lucyindisguise.com

JO’S COFFEE & I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MURAL: Snag
an Iced Turbo and a selfie in front of the “I love you so
much” painted wall. joscoffee.com

©TJE AUSTIN; ©FERNIE RENTERIA

EGO’S: This basement dive bar is where
karaoke legends are born. facebook: @egos

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south congress

HOTEL SAN JOSE: Spend a
tranquil night or just take a
break with a Frosé on the
patio. sanjosehotel.com

STILL AUSTIN
WHISKEY CO.
Fold out a
lawn chair and kick
back with friends. Enjoy
tastings, tours and a truly
unique event venue in
the new development
The Yard. stillaustin.com

TESOROS TRADING COMPANY: Find fair
trade folk art and craft treasures from
exotic destinations. tesoros.com

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Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark
is at the center of it all. This
award-winning luxury hotel
rises 14 stories above Austin’s
flourishing high-tech corridor.
Relax in your private guestroom
accommodations, savor fine
cuisine or discover the excitement
of downtown just moments away.

O M N I H O T E L S.C OM
8 0 0 -T H E- OM N I (8 43 - 6 6 6 4)

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©NICK SIMONITE; ©STILL AUSTIN WHISKEY CO.; ©TESOROS TRADING COMPANY

south austin

Take some time to explore South Austin—a place where hippie meets fancy, original
meets contemporary and artsy meets outdoorsy.

AROUND TOW

LADY BIRD JOHNSON
WILDFLOWER CENTER:
Marvel at and learn
about the beauty and
diversity of Austin’s
native plants and
wildflowers.
wildflower.org

ROADHOUSE RELICS AND
GREETINGS MURAL: This
vintage-style neon gallery
and home of the “Greetings
from Austin” mural is a
two-for-one tourist stop.
roadhouserelics.com

PETER PAN MINI GOLF:
Pick up a putter and go a
few rounds at this quirky
BYOB putt-putt course.
peterpanminigolf.com

DOLCE NEVE GELATO:
Authentic gelato is
served in an adorable
bungalow. dolcenevegelato.com
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INFINITE MONKEY
THEOREM / LEROY &
LEWIS: This funky
winery features canned
wine, crosswords and
some legit barbecue
from pit masters
Leroy & Lewis.
austin.theinfinitemonkey
theorem.com
©LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER; ©JANE KO; ©DOLCE NEVE GELATO; ©INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM

south austin

RADIO COFFEE &
BEER / VERACRUZ:
Nosh on an awardwinning Veracruz taco
while you sip a craft
coffee (or beer) on
the expansive patio.

BACKBEAT: Settle into
swanky surrounds with a
craft cocktail on the peaceful
rooftop. backbeat-atx.com

radiocoffeeandbeer.com,
veracruz.com

SWAY: Venture into the exotic at
this modern eatery spicing up
Thai with a twist. swayaustin.com

ZACH THEATRE &
LONG CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS:
Check the calendars for
these thriving theaters
for concerts, musicals,
original works and
dance, especially the
beautiful Ballet Austin
and summer Austin
Symphony Orchestra
picnics. zachtheatre.
org, thelongcenter.org,
balletaustin.org

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©VERACRUZ; ©JANE KO; ©SWAY; ©ZACH THEATRE

south austin
ODD DUCK: Sit
down to New
American eats
from James Beard-winning
Chef Bryce Gilmore.
oddduckaustin.com

AUSTIN ART
GARAGE: If
you’re on the
hunt for an Austin piece,
this gallery is all local.

BARTON SPRINGS/
ZILKER PARK/
BOTANICAL GARDEN:
Zilker Park is home
to natural-fed Barton
Springs Pool, Umlauf
Sculpture Garden,
Zilker Botanical
Garden and the
kid-pleasing Zilker
Zephyr. zilkerpark.org

austinartgarage.com

SoLa After Dark
On South Lamar, enjoy the big sounds of Motown
at THE HIGHBALL (thehighball.com) with Matchmaker
on Mondays, take a two-step lesson at BROKEN
SPOKE (brokenspokeaustintx.net) on Tuesdays, and
settle down for some sweet tunes at SAXON PUB any
evening (thesaxonpub.com).

©ODD DUCK; ©STUDIO UMA; ©BROKEN SPOKE

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east austin

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Over the past five years, East Austin has evolved into a hot destination for great food,
luscious lounges and marvelous educational museums.

AROUND TOW

MILONGA ROOM & BUENOS AIRES: With
Argentine steaks, tapas upstairs and a
speakeasy downstairs, you don’t need
to go anywhere else. buenosairescafe.com

CESAR CHAVEZ FOOD TRUCK PARK: DEE DEE NORTHERN
THAI (deedeeatx.com) steals the show at this East Side
food truck park. BYOB from QUICKIE PICKIE
(quickiepickieaustin.com) down the street, new home of
the famed LA BARBECUE (labarbecue.com).

LAUNDERETTE: Enjoy this bright, sunny spot for
brunches and delightful date nights.
launderetteaustin.com

Hipside Peddler

Your Big
Adventure
STAY GOLD: Lounge vibes, live tunes, a sprawling patio
and a comfort food truck are the name of the game here.
staygoldaustin.com

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Rent a ROCKET ELECTRICS bike (rocketelectrics.com)
or join a HIPSIDE PEDDLER party (hipsidepeddler.com)
to wheel and deal through our bike-friendly city.
On your tour d’ town, stop by FAST FOLKS CYCLERY
(fastfolks.com) or FLAT TRACK (flattrackcoffee.com) for
a coffee.

©MILONGA ROOM/BUENOS AIRES; ©LA BARBECUE; ©JANE KO; ©HIPSIDE PEDDLER; ©GEOFF DUNCAN/VISIT AUSTIN

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east austin
THE HIGHTOWER: Cool off with a craft
draft cocktail and an unbeatable
happy hour. thehightoweraustin.com

JUSTINE’S: Ooh la la! Savor French cuisine in a quaint
bungalow with soul on the record player and string lights
in the yard. justines1937.com

PATRIZI’S AND BUTTERFLY BAR AT THE VORTEX:
Beer, wine, cocktails and from-scratch Italian
specialties delight in this funky Manor Road bar
and fringe theater. patrizis.com, butterflybaraustin.com

THINKERY: Kids
and adults alike
find something
to noodle on in
this exceptional
interactive scienceforward museum.
thinkeryaustin.org

Comfort Food
Find Texas-style fried chicken and cocktails on tap at
J.T. YOUNGBLOOD’S (jtyoungbloods.com), savor soul food at
HOOVER’S COOKING (hooverscooking.com), drive through
at FLYRITE (flyritechicken.com) or stop in at TUMBLE 22
(tumble22.com) for Nashville-style hot chicken.

SKYLARK LOUNGE: Feel the blues
at this East Airport dive bar with
free popcorn. skylarkaustin.com

GEORGE WASHINGTON
CARVER MUSEUM,
CULTURAL &
GENEALOGY CENTER:
Visit the well-curated
gallery exhibits,
classes and theater
focused primarily on
African-American
history and culture.
austintexas.gov/
department/georgewashington-carvermuseum-and-culturalcenter

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HIGHTOWER ©VICTOR FARNSWORTH; ©JUSTINE’S; ©ERRICH PETERSON; THINKERY ©SHANA BERENZWEIG; ©GETTY IMAGES;
©GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM, CULTURAL & GENEALOGY CENTER

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Square has already established in the East Austin
community,” Nefertitti explains. “Through the
promotion of cultural events, educational initiatives
and re-animation of significant spaces, our goal is
to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage that has
evolved in Central East Austin.”
Locals and visitors can engage with Six Square’s work.
Book a walking tour through Central East Austin, which
includes stops at historically important Downs Field,
the Texas State Cemetery and Victory Grill. Watch the
calendar for curated art and musical exploration events
that highlight African-American artists. Definitely take
the time to explore the George Washington Carver
Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center. The museum
offers gallery exhibits, programs, classes, theater
productions and an extensive genealogy center.

East Austin Music Scene
Dozen Street

Big Easy Bar & Grill

King Bee

Sahara Lounge

Skylark Lounge

Victory Grill

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Executive Director of Six Square

ix Square has emerged as Austin’s AfricanAmerican Cultural District, the first of its kind in
Texas, and Nefertitti Jackmon is the face of this
trailblazing effort. As executive director, she works to
foster community partnerships, to spotlight cultural
contributions, and to create a space that’s as much a
nod to the past as it is a building block for the future.

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Dedrick-Hamilton House
Carver Museum
Victory Grill
Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce
office + African American Heritage Facility

06 Downs Mabson Field
07 Huston-Tillotson University
08 MYEC
09 Texas State Cemetery
10 Texas Music Museum

Holiday Tour

field guide
Check out our ultimate Field Guide to the soul of Austin.
Providing an overview of the city, plus plenty of signposts
to help you get your cultural bearings, this guide features
sampling of the must do, see and experience Austin hits.
View at visitaustin.org/black-austin.

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central austin

From dive bars to decadent dinners, spend an entire day enjoying Central Austin’s wide
range of food, drink and shopping options.

AROUND TOW

PEACHED TORTILLA: Asian meets Southern at this hip spot on
Burnet Road. thepeachedtortilla.com

LITTLE LONGHORN SALOON / CHICKEN S**T
BINGO: Find yourself a dance partner at this
classic honky-tonk and drop by on Sunday for
Chicken S**t Bingo. thelittlelonghornsaloon.com
TOP NOTCH: This drive-in with griddled
burgers and fried chicken was
featured in the cult classic, Dazed
and Confused. topnotchaustin.com
TEXAS FRENCH BREAD: Enjoy a pastry
to go or sit down for something more
substantial. texasfrenchbread.com

LALA’S LITTLE NUGGET: It’s Christmas all year round at
this dive bar with an oldies jukebox. lalasaustintexas.com

GUZU GALLERY: Get edgy with
artwork, vinyl toys, books and
peculiar gifts. guzugallery.com

Cultural
Immersion

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Appreciate modern art at the BLANTON
MUSEUM (blantonmuseum.org), explore
the Civil Rights Movement at the LBJ
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY (lbjlibrary.org),
spend time with tomes at the HARRY
RANSOM CENTER (hrc.utexas.edu) or
take in live music at the CACTUS CAFE
(cactuscafe.thundertix.com).

Blanton Museum

©LITTLE LONGHORN SALOON; PEACHED TORTILLA ©INKED FINGERS; ©LALA’S LITTLE NUGGET; LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY ©LAURA GERSON; ©AMANDA ELMORE

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central austin

Keepin’ It Central
Kick off your North Loop adventure with an
iced Mojo at EPOCH COFFEE (epochcoffee.com),
browse for vintage finds, order the off-menu
burger at FOREIGN & DOMESTIC (fndaustin.com)
and wind down with a craft cocktail at DRINK.
WELL. (drinkwellaustin.com). Jaunt to Burnet Road
for local gifts at ATOWN (shopatown.tumblr.com), a
diner-meets-French fusion experience
at BONHOMIE (bonhomieaustin.com)
and divey BUDDY’S PLACE for drinks
(buddysplaceatx.com).
Atown

North Loop is a haven for vintage shoppers. Stop
into BLUE VELVET (bluevelvetaustin.com) BERTHA’S
(bigberthasparadisevintage.com) and ROOM SERVICE VINTAGE
(roomservicevintage.com) for everything from clothes and
jewelry to mid-century modern furniture.
Blue Velvet

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central austin
SPIDER HOUSE CAFE: Coffee, craft beer and
crazy events keep this campus coffee shop
weird. spiderhouse.com

BARLEY SWINE: Nosh on exquisitely
constructed small plates from James Beardwinning Chef Bryce Gilmore. barleyswine.com

©KNOX PHOTOGRAPHICS; ©FOODHEADS

FOODHEADS:
Dine alfresco
on stacked
sandwiches and iced
tea underneath bright
umbrellas. foodheads.com

LITTLE DELI &
PIZZERIA: This
neighborhood
gem touts big pizzas, BYOB
and outdoor seating aplenty.
littledeliandpizza.com

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downtown

warehouse,
congress ave.
and second st.

PLAY VIDEO

Arts and culture, craft cocktails and draft beer, food trucks and fine fare, live music and
dance clubs—there’s never a dull moment in downtown Austin.

AROUND TOW

ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER:
Make sure to pose with the Willie
Nelson statue before taking in a
show at one of Austin’s best and
biggest music venues. acl-live.com

SECOND BAR & KITCHEN: Seasonal
ingredients star in this new American
restaurant with a huge patio and excellent
people watching. secondbarkitchen.com

ROOSEVELT ROOM: Drink your way through the
decades at this craft cocktail bar that offers
the most popular beverages from the past.
therooseveltroomatx.com
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FRANK: Hot dogs and cold beer is the motto at this
downtown sausage purveyor. hotdogscoldbeer.com

THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN: Explore the
exhibitions, educational programs and special events
that highlight contemporary art in this gorgeous
building. thecontemporaryaustin.org

SECOND BAR & KITCHEN ©SARAH JACOBER SPITZER; ©ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER; ©THE ROOSEVELT ROOM; ©THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN

downtown

Speakin’
Easy
Everyone loves a secret spot,
and here are the ones you
need to know. Spiral up the
staircase to SMALL VICTORY
(smallvictory.bar), slip into
SECRET BAR at the W Austin
Hotel (waustinlivingroom.com/
secret-bar), hide away in
GARAGE, which is actually
located in a parking garage
(garagetx.com), and ask
someone in the know for the
code to FLOPPY DISK REPAIR,
aka RED HEADED STEPCHILD
(floppydiskrepairco.com).

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ANTONE’S: The
home of Austin’s
blues scene is
still rocking with
music every night.
antonesnightclub.com

ANN AND ROY BUTLER
HIKE-AND-BIKE TRAIL:
Join your fellow
joggers and bikers enjoying
the 10+ miles of natural trails
running through the heart of the
city. austintexas.gov

©ARNOLD WELLS; ©THETRAILFOUNDATION.ORG

downtown
SFC FARMERS’ MARKET AT REPUBLIC SQUARE PARK: Food trucks
and snack stands make this lively market much more than a
downtown grocery stop. sustainablefoodcenter.org

PARAMOUNT THEATRE: This
historic theater plays host to a
wide range of events, including
a summer film series and all
manner of live theatrical, comedic
and dramatic performances.
austintheatre.org

FOURTH STREET: Dance the night away at Rainbow Row. Oilcan Harry’s
(oilcanharrys.com) and Rain (rainon4th.com) are two of the best places to
shake it in Austin.

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Austin, Texas, 78704
The HYATT trademark and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation or its affiliates.
© 2016 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

©PARAMOUNT THEATRE; ©BUFF STRICKLAND

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downtown
ESCAPE GAME: Put your brain to the
test in this high-tech interactive mystery
game. theescapegameaustin.com

SECOND STREET DISTRICT: A row of upscale boutiques
are sure to please the pickiest shopper, including the
first Modcloth brick-and-mortar. 2ndstreetdistrict.com

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downtown
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM:
Get your culture on with
ever-changing exhibitions,
collections and special events
surrounding Mexican and
Latin American art.
mexic-artemuseum.org

CEDAR STREET
COURTYARD: Giant
trees shadow this
cobbled courtyard venue
with live music each night.
Don’t miss the Thursday night
boy band cover band, PDA.
cedarstreetaustin.com

©CHRIS CASELLI; ©MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM; ©CEDAR STREET COURTYARD

ELEPHANT ROOM: No city is complete
without a basement jazz bar, and this one
delivers it nightly. elephantroom.com
LAVACA STREET & SURF N TURF: Stop in
for a packed seafood po’boy, cheap drinks
and bar games, along with free popcorn
and sports on TV. lavacastreet.com

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sixth street

PLAY VIDEO

Walk up and down Austin’s most famous street and you’ll understand why it’s called
the Live Music Capital of the World®.

AROUND TOW

DRISKILL HOTEL/1886 CAFE & BAKERY: Spend a night at
one of the most haunted hotels in Austin and wake up with
a benedict at 1886 Cafe. driskillhotel.com
PARISH/PARISH UNDERGROUND: Catch a show at
this double-decker live music venue with the
hottest acts in town. theparishaustin.com

DARUMA RAMEN: Slurping good times abound
at this intimate ramen spot with both meat and
veggie options. darumaramen.com

CHEZ NOUS: Say “oui” to classic French fare and a
well-priced prix fixe menu. cheznousaustin.com

CASINO EL CAMINO: No need to
dress up for this hazy bar full of
bloody marys and great burgers.

FLAMINGO CANTINA: Jam
to good grooves at this irie
den with cheap drinks.

casinoelcamino.net

flamingocantina.com

The Rooftop Life
When the weather is nice, it’s time to find yourself a
rooftop overlooking the city. Here’s where downtown
shines. MAGGIE MAE’S (maggiemaesaustin.com), HANDLEBAR
(handlebaraustin.com), BLIND PIG PUB, SPEAKEASY
(speakeasyaustin.com) and the lofty STEPHEN F.’S BAR &
TERRACE (austin.intercontinental.com) allow you to rise above
the melee.
Maggie Mae’s
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©DRISKILL HOTEL; ©DARUMA RAMEN; ©MAGGIE MAE’S

GIBSON ROOFTOP DECK

Authentic. Original.
Uniquely Austin.
Located in the heart of Austin’s Historic Entertainment
District, Maggie Mae’s has been an iconic institution
since 1978. Drink, laugh and play in this sprawling
space, where seven bars and three stages provide live
music and entertainment every night of the week.
Take in views from the Gibson Rooftop Deck, travel
through history in the Les Paul Room, and enjoy craft
cocktails and a rock ’n’ roll vibe in the Gibson Lounge.
Be sure to have your picture taken in front of the 19’
Austin mural in the Legacy Lounge downstairs while
enjoying one of Maggie Mae’s signature cocktails or
local craft beers. It’s an unforgettable experience you’ll
only get in Austin.

ENTRANCE TO GIBSON LOUNGE

LES PAUL ROOM

find us at maggiemaesaustin.com

sixth street
FIREHOUSE LOUNGE: Feel like Nancy Drew in this
dark bar behind a hidden bookcase where you
can enjoy crafty cocktails. firehousehostel.com

MIDNIGHT COWBOY:
Make sure to get
reservations for
this underground
cocktail speakeasy.
midnightcowboy
modeling.com

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE RITZ: Take in dinner and a
show (or sing-a-long) at the Austin-based Alamo
Drafthouse. drafthouse.com/theater/ritz

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sixth street

ESTHER’S FOLLIES: The longest-running show
in Austin, you can expect magic, political
barbs and laughs. esthersfollies.com

EASY TIGER: A multi-tiered bakery and craft
brew spot, settle in here for a fresh-baked
pretzel and some local suds. easytigeraustin.com

EASY TIGER ©VANESSA ESCOBEDO BARBA; ©ESTHER’S FOLLIES; ©WILD ABOUT MUSIC

WILD ABOUT MUSIC: This
is the spot for local gifts,
concert posters and photo
prints for music lovers.
wildaboutmusic.com

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LIVE LIKE THE LOCALS LIVE

Austin

FOOD SCENE
O

ver the past 10
years, Austin’s food
scene has evolved
tremendously, landing us on
numerous lists of great food
cities. Much of that evolution is
due to our food truck culture.
The opportunity to test the
waters with a smaller format
endeavor has changed the
restaurant game, especially
in the realm of multicultural
offerings.

Lakana & Justin Trubiana,
Co-Owners of
Dee Dee Northern
Thai Street Food

Lakana Sopajan Trubiana and
her husband Justin, owners of
Dee Dee Northern Thai Street
Food, have experienced the
change first-hand. “There’s
always something new just

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around the corner that you’ve
never had before. The food
truck scene lets people dream
and experiment. Austin is lucky
in that way,” she observes.
Lakana is from northern
Thailand, where she helped
her family plant vegetables and
prepare food. She now serves
that style of food—Isaan—at
her food truck on Cesar
Chavez. “We couldn’t think of
a better place to start this
business,” Lakana says. “It
reminds us a little bit of street
food markets that can be
found all across Thailand.”
As for her culinary exploration,
Lakana finds herself pairing
la Barbecue’s supermoist brisket with
Dee Dee’s own green
papaya salad, a Texas
twist on a traditional
Thai dish. She and
husband Justin also
stop by Paperboy on
East 11th Street, or
finish up their long
days with Pastor or
Barbacoa street tacos
at Las Trancas.
©DEE DEE NORTHERN THAI STREET FOOD; ©JANE KO

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SINCE 1965.

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of doing things. Come in tonight to experience
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red river district
An official cultural district, this stretch of road ups the ante on live music
venues and dance parties. From swank to funk, everyone can find their flavor.

AROUND TOW

PLAY VIDEO

CHEER UP CHARLIES
& ARLO’S: Home
of themed dance
parties, kombucha
on tap and the
best vegan bacon
cheeseburger
you’ll ever eat.
cheerupcharlies.com,
arlostruck.com

STUBB’S BAR-B-Q: It’s one of Austin’s
best outdoor live music venues, home
to local and national touring acts and
their famed gospel brunch. Oh, and
barbecue. stubbsaustin.com

MOHAWK: A cornerstone of the Red
River music scene, the multi-level
Mohawk hosts up-and-comers and
famous acts. mohawkaustin.com

BARBARELLA: This cavernous club is known for its themed
tribute and dance nights, like Grits N Gravy, Tuezgayz and
’90s/’00s nights.

Guero’s Oak Garden
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THE SIDE BAR:
Downtown’s diviest bar
is renowned for stiff,
cheap drinks and a
hopping back patio.

BARRACUDA: Stop
by this scenester bar
with a large patio, a
rocking stage and
a punk-rock vibe.

thesidebaraustin.com

barracudaaustin.com

red river district
EMPIRE CONTROL ROOM & GARAGE: This
expansive live music venue hosts live
music, special events, artists’ markets
and everything in between. empireatx.com

HOBOKEN PIE: Grub on New Jersey-style foldable
slices of pizza, pasta, subs and salads at this latenight spot. hobokenpie.com

SWAN DIVE: With
sleek surrounds
and classic
cocktails, catch
live music here
or just enjoy a
drink in style
on the patio.
KORIENTE: Nosh on fresh and healthy panAsian food, including vegan and gluten-free
options. koriente.com

THE SIDEWINDER: Run by musicians for
musicians, this is a dual stage venue with lots
of live, rockin’ music. thesidewinderaustin.com

Free Week

Punk, goth, alternative, indie, electronica…you’ll
find it all on Red River. These genres and more are
represented during Free Week, seven days of free
near-constant live music the first week of January.
freeweek.do512.com
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west sixth

Dig through vinyl, buy some books and snap some pics before dining and drinking
alfresco in this trendy part of town.

AROUND TOW

WATERLOO
RECORDS: Go
on the hunt for
obscure vinyl
at this record
shop, or catch
an in-store artist
performance.
waterloorecords.com

24 DINER: This sustainably and locally sourced diner
with wine and craft beer, open 24 hours is famed for
their chicken and waffles. 24diner.com

RANCH 616/RATTLE INN:
Load up on upscale
Southwestern eats before
catching a live music set
next door. theranch616.com,

WHOLE FOODS
MARKET FLAGSHIP:
So much more
than a grocery store: stop in
and marvel at the enormity
and have a glass of wine
in the bar at the back.
wholefoodsmarket.com

HOPE OUTDOOR
GALLERY: Clamber
all over this everevolving piece of
street art, perfect
for photo ops.
hopecampaign.org

rattleinnaustin.com

Decidedly
Divey
The dive bars near the West
Sixth area are anything but
ordinary. Raise a beer to the
man in black at MEAN EYED CAT
(themeaneyedcat.com), a Johnny
Cash-themed bar; two-step at
DONN’S DEPOT (donnsdepot.com),
built in an old train car; or hunker
down in one of Austin’s oldest
saloons, DEEP EDDY CABARET
(deepeddycabaret.com).

Mean Eyed Cat

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west sixth
BOOKPEOPLE: Get lost in stacks of
books or attend an author reading
event upstairs. bookpeople.com

SOPHIA’S: Walk into the
cozy basement restaurant
to experience fine Italian
fare. sophiasaustin.com

HOFBRAU & THE RUSTIC
TAP: Enoy this casual
steakhouse serving up
beefy meals since 1978.

DIRTY BILL’S: Drink at
this shotgun-style bar
with an excellent jukebox
and a killer michelada.

hofbrausteaks.com

dirtybillsatx.com

LUCKY’S PUCCIAS: Wood fired and served with
flair, chow down on from-scratch pizzas and
sandwiches. luckyspuccias.com

FORTNEY’S: Stop in to browse or buy at this eclectic
emporium of furniture, yard art and curiosities.
fortneyhome.com

COUNTER CAFE: Belly up to the counter for crab
cake benedict, a pimento cheese sandwich or a
massive burger. countercafe.com

KEY BAR: Grab a chair on the patio and chill with
a popsicle margarita while watching the West
Sixth crowd. keybaraustin.com
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Downtown for
an amazing show

South Congress
for shopping

Anywhere for
great food

CapMetro delivers the best of Austin.
Visit capmetro.org or use the CapMetro App
to plan a trip and buy a pass.

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This residential-turned-commercial row boasts bars in remodeled bungalows, upscale
eateries and food trucks galore.

AROUND TOW

BANGER’S SAUSAGE HOUSE
& BEER GARDEN: Community
tables, 100+ craft beers and an
extensive menu make this dogfriendly spot great for groups.
bangersaustin.com

LUCILLE: Swing in the hammock off the
extensive patio or enjoy a board game
inside the charming home. lucilleaustin.com

HOTEL VAN ZANDT / GERALDINES: This
towering tribute to singer Townes Van Zandt
boasts well-appointed rooms and a posh bar
and restaurant. hotelvanzandt.com

CONTAINER BAR: Discover DJs dropping beats
at this multilevel hot spot built from shipping
containers. austincontainerbar.com

Sunday
Funday

L’Estelle
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Sunday Funday is more of a
religion on Rainey Street. Start
with a French bistro brunch at
L’ESTELLE (lestellehouse.com), stop
in at any of the bars for mimosa
specials, and make your way to
ICENHAUER’S (icenhauers.com) to
dance at Super Soul Sundays with
the Love & Happiness band.
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EMMER & RYE: Voted one of the best new
restaurants by Bon Appétit, their approach
to small plates will have you swooning.
emmerandrye.com

HALF STEP: Home to a Clinebell ice machine,
this cocktail bar will please even the haughtiest
cocktail snob. halfstepbar.com

LITTLE LUCY’S MINI
DONUTS: Savor fresh, hot
mini donuts with your
choice of flavored sugar
in adorable pink bags.

EL NARANJO:
Eschew Tex-Mex
for interior Mexican
specialties like
ceviche and mole.

littlelucyscafe.com

elnaranjorestaurant.com

CRAFT PRIDE AND VIA 313: Kick up
your boots at this rustic bar with 50+
Texas beers on draft and Detroit-style
pizza. craftprideaustin.com, via313.com

EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN
CULTURAL CENTER (MACC): Learn about the
cultural arts of Mexican-Americans and other
Latino cultures via the gallery, exhibits and special
events. austintexas.gov/esbmacc

CLIVE BAR & BAR ILLEGAL:
This handsome bar serves
a mean martini, while the
secret bar in the back
specializes in mezcal.

BLACKHEART: Dial it down
with their retro vibe and
dual patios, or hit them
up on a night when their
stages are hot and rockin’.

clivebar.com

blackheartbar.com

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west austin

Take a break and make it a lake day. Gorgeous views, elegant resorts, waterfront dining
and drinking, and sunset gazing all make for a tranquil day.

AROUND TOW

RED BUD ISLE: Take the trail or kayak
down to this haven for happy off-leash
dogs. austinparks.org/parks/red-bud-isle
LAKE AUSTIN: Take advantage of our
sunshine and rent a boat or take a cruise
on beautiful Lake Austin.

MOZART’S: Wake up with a cup of java on the waterfront patio.
mozartscoffee.com

BEE CAVE SCULPTURE PARK: This 7-acre natural setting
showcases a combination of permanent and rotating
sculptures. sculpturesofbeecave.org

OASIS, TEXAS: Gorgeous views of the
water and a multitude of local businesses
makes this the perfect spot to shop, eat
or enjoy a craft beer as the sun sets. oasis-austin.com

Ravishing Resorts
Enjoy luxury spa treatments, lovely accommodations
and a variety of family-friendly activities at LAKE AUSTIN
SPA RESORT (lakeaustin.com), OMNI BARTON CREEK
RESORT & SPA (omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek),
TRAVAASA (travaasa.com/austin), HORSESHOE BAY RESORT
(hsbresort.com), HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES near Bastrop
(lostpines.regency.hyatt.com), and LAKEWAY RESORT AND SPA
(lakewayresortandspa.com).
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Omni Barton Creek
Resort & Spa

west austin
COUNTY LINE BAR-B-QUE: Relish
waterfront Texas-style barbecue
and an all-you-can-eat option for
you hungry folks. countyline.com

Z’TEJAS: Dig into funky and fun Mexican food with
Austin flair. Don’t skip the margaritas! ztejas.com

MIDWAY FOOD PARK: Bring a picnic blanket and
BYOB at this family-friendly cluster of some of
Austin’s finest food trucks. themidwayfoodpark.com

HULA HUT: Say aloha to
Mexican-Hawaiian fusion at
the lakeside eatery. hulahut.com

THE GROVE &
LOLA SAVANNAH:
Relax with a
glass of wine on
the tree-shaded
patio or pop
next door for a
quick coffee.
grovewinebar.com

Insta This
Austin is pretty as a picture, and you’ll likely
want to take a few. Head to PENNYBACKER BRIDGE
out on 360 to get a perfect sunset snap, hike
MT. BONNELL’s gentle slope for a bird's-eye view
of the lake (austinparks.org/parks/mount-bonnell),
or drop in at MAYFIELD PARK for photos of their
famous peacocks (mayfieldpark.org).

SAFFRON: Find Indian
and Nepalese fusion
dishes at this BYOB
strip mall surprise.
saffronaustin.com
Pennybacker Bridge

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north austin

Just north of downtown you’ll find a bevy of multicultural restaurants, kid-friendly
activities, natural hiking trails and high-end shopping.

AROUND TOW

PINBALLZ: This spot is
heaven for old-school
gamers, with over
150 pinball machines
and video games.
pinballzarcade.com

TOPGOLF: It’s fun for the whole family,
whether you’re a first-time putter or a pro.
topgolf.com

CULINARY DROPOUT: Take a seat at this gastropub with
a rebellious attitude, serving fried chicken and whiskey
with a side of live music. culinarydropout.com

ARBORETUM: Enjoy a day of upmarket
shopping at spots like Pottery Barn, Sephora
and Ann Taylor, before some tapas at Baretto
or a drink on the overlook at the Knotty Deck & Bar.
thearboretum.com

Destination:
Domain NORTHSIDE

77 Degrees

For a nearly perfect day, might we suggest spending some time in DOMAIN
NORTHSIDE (domainnorthside.com)? Start with a coffee at APANAS, a class at
COREPOWER YOGA, lunch at THAI KUN, a little shopping at GOLDEN BONES and
FRYE, dinner at FLOWER CHILD, and a boozy candy bag from SUGARFINA. If
you’re making a night of it, explore ROCK ROSE‘s hoppin’ nightlife with a pint at
JACK & GINGER’S, a rooftop beverage at 77 DEGREES or a glass of wine at ST.
GENEVIEVE. Then settle into a luxurious room at the ARCHER HOTEL AUSTIN
(archerhotel.com/Austin) or one of the other unique hotels in the area.
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IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING: This spot will
blow your hair back with its high-flying
antics. iflyworld.com

ST. EDWARDS PARK: This
semi-hidden series of
trails is part of Austin’s
extensive greenbelt. Expect trails,
swimming holes and lots of pups.
austinparks.org/parks/st-edwards-park

RAMEN TATSU-YA: One of America’s best
ramen spots, slurp up traditional noodle dishes
in an intimate environment. ramen-tatsuya.com

GARBO’S: Indulge in Maine lobster rolls and
champagne in adorable coastal-inspired surrounds.
garboslobsteratx.com

DART BOWL: Play a game at this fun bowling
alley with character and darn good enchiladas.
dartbowl.com

NEW FORTUNE CHINESE: Discover delightful
dim sum every day of the week in this Chinese
restaurant that also specializes in seafood.

NXNW: One of Austin’s first breweries,
you’ll find beer made on-site and hearty
American dishes. nxnwbrew.com

newfortuneseafood.com

Domain NORTHSIDE

Flower Child

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H I LL COUNT RY

The Salt Lick BBQ

Texas Hill Country
Olive Company

Hamilton Pool Preserve

25 spots
From wildflower-draped
hillsides to historic relics
from the Old West, the
Texas Hill Country offers
a peek into simpler times
and the state’s storied past.
Today, you’ll even find a
few newcomers calling the
countryside home, such
as boutique wineries, craft
breweries and farm-totable restaurants.
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Take a tour of the gorgeous orchards at Texas Hill Country
Olive Company, and then sample their premium olive oils
and inventive balsamic vinegar flavors (think wild cherry,
vanilla fig and white lemon). Dripping Springs
Cool off in the jade-green waters of Hamilton Pool Preserve,
where a grotto and a 50-foot waterfall give this swimming
hole an exotic vibe. Requires a reservation.
Dripping Springs
Grab a picnic table beneath the old oak trees and dig into a
piled-high plate of brisket, pork ribs, sausage and more at
The Salt Lick BBQ, a cash-only BYOB barbecue joint.
Driftwood
Set up your campsite, and get ready to clap your hands and
move your feet at the annual Old Settler’s Music Festival
(April), where roots and Americana music fills the air.
Dale

Luckenbach Texas General Store

Old Settler’s Music Festival

Hill Country Food Truck Festival

worth
a
stop
on a hill country road trip
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Get an insider’s look at the
“Texas White House”—and
the birthplace, home and final
resting place of the 36th President
of the United States—at the Lyndon
B. Johnson National Historical Park.
Johnson City

Pick out a souvenir at the
legendary Luckenbach Texas
General Store (housed in an
1800s trading post), or catch a country
western concert any night of the week at
Luckenbach Dance Hall. Fredericksburg

Spend the night in a countrystyle cabin at The Back Forty
of Fredericksburg, a bedand-breakfast ranch with a relaxing
European-style spa and picturesque
pasture views. Fredericksburg

Bring your appetite to the
annual Hill Country Food Truck
Festival (June), where you can
fill up on regional specialties, Texas
Hill Country wines and local craft
beers while listening to live music.
Fredericksburg

Tee off at the resort-like Lady
Bird Johnson Golf Course, an
18-hole, par 71 public golf
course boasting firm, fast greens and
challenging water and sand bunker
features. Fredericksburg
Crunch on some of the best
darn pickles around
at Carousel Antiques &
Fickle Pickles, where you can enjoy
the weird (and wonderful!) combination
of antique shopping and pickle
sampling. Boerne

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H I LL COUNT RY

Live in luxury at Tapatio Springs
Hill Country Resort, where
you can spend your days on
the golf course, reclining by the pool or
getting pampered at the spa. Boerne

Auto enthusiasts will be
swooning at the pristine
automobiles (we’re talking
1930s roadsters, 1950s convertibles—
even a 1901 Curved Dash Olds) at
Dick’s Classic Garage and Car Museum.
San Marcos

Watch artisans in action
as they handcraft delicate
pieces of colorful vases,
sculptures and glassware at Wimberley
Glassworks, and then browse the gallery
to take a piece home. San Marcos

Zoom down a super-fast
waterslide or kick back in
an ultra-chill endless river;
at Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort; the
choice is up to you. New Braunfels

Let your kids’ imaginations
run wild at McKenna
Children’s Museum, where
interactive exhibits mean they can play
in a pretend hospital, campground,
outer space and more. New Braunfels

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort

dance hall, Gruene Hall, where

music legends and up-and-comers

a course consisting of 10 separate

have been performing since 1878.

zip lines for about a mile of aerial

Gruene

adventures. Wimberley

Grab a beer and boot
scoot along the wooden
floors of Texas’ oldest

At Wimberley Zipline
Adventures, soar above
Texas Hill Country as you

zoom over canyons and creeks on

Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort
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H I LL COUNT RY

Jacob’s Well

The Original Round Top
Antiques Fair

The Original Black’s Barbecue

Fancy yourself a bit of
a daredevil? Test your
courage, and take the
plunge into the cold, dark waters of
Jacob’s Well, a spring-fed swimming
hole with underwater caves. Wimberley
Tour the magnificent red
brick Caldwell County
Jail Museum to step back
in time and see where outlaws were
held. Then, walk by the 1894 Caldwell
County Courthouse in the town square
for another breathtaking example of
historic architecture. Lockhart

Order a plate laden with
classic Southern sides and
juicy, oak-smoked meats,
from charred brisket to sauce-mopped
spare ribs, at The Original Black’s
Barbecue—family-owned since 1932.
Lockhart
Get a taste of homemade
pie at Royers Pie Haven,
where decadent sweets
like sugary pecan pie and tart key
lime chess pie are served from the
cutest little clapboard bakery.
Round Top

Go treasure hunting in
the Big Red Barn to
unearth rare finds like
fine glass, period furniture, vintage silver
and classic Americana, at The Original
Round Top Antiques Fair. Round Top

Explore massive caverns
dripping with stalactites
and passageways with
awe-inspiring rock formations at Inner
Space Cavern, one of Texas’ bestpreserved caves. Georgetown

Castle-like towers,
twisty slides, climbing
structures and play
features for all ages make the Creative
Playscape at San Gabriel Park a fun
stop for little ones. Georgetown

Sip Your Way Through

HILL COUNT RY

Try these 9 wineries, breweries and distilleries along the route.

Sample wine
paired with a
three-course
menu at Flat Creek
Estate Winery’s
restaurant.

Visit the tasting
room in a centuryold farmhouse
at William Chris
Vineyards.

On your way to
Becker Vineyards,
take in views
of the estate’s
lavender fields
and peach
orchards.

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Bring your pup
(and a picnic!) to
the pet-friendly
Spicewood
Vineyards.

5 Kick back with

live music and a
pint of craft beer
at Pecan Street
Brewing.

6 Take a free

brewery tour and
sample some
beers at Twisted
X Brewing Co.

Sip award-winning
vodkas at Deep
Eddy Vodka
Distillery & Tasting
Room.
Go behind
the scenes at
Revolution Spirits
Distilling Co. to
see how their
gins and liqueurs
are made.

9 Savor a Scottish-

style single malt
Texas whiskey
handcrafted at
Swift Single Malt.

Sweet Berry Farm

Pick your own fruit
right from the fields at
Sweet Berry Farm, where
sun-ripened strawberries, luscious
peaches and burst-in-your-mouth
blackberries beckon.
Marble Falls

shopping ∙ nature ∙ spirits ∙ art ∙ heritage
relaxation ∙ dining
Just 78 miles from Austin
visitboerne.org • 888-842-8080

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Austin Visitor Center

Explore visitaustin.org
to discover what locals
and other visitors love
about Austin, find hotel
deals, book tours and
buy music by local
musicians. Receive
vacation inspiration and
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Austin by signing up for
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Austin Visitor Center

AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER
Get a friendly Texas
welcome at the Austin
Visitor Center, located across
from the Austin Convention
Center (602 E. Fourth
St.) and open every day.
Besides offering free Wi-Fi
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many tours that originate
there), the Visitor Center
also serves as a site for
events that include live
music performances, food
tastings and more. And its
gift shop is a great place to
pick up Austin souvenirs.
Learn more at visitaustin.
org/visitor-center.

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Neill-Cochran House Museum

French Legation Museum

Austin’s history is the
story of Texas itself.
Delve into these storied
roots with a visit to some
of the town’s many
museums and historic
sites that let you
experience Austin’s
fascinating past.

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State Capitol
Domain

et an insider’s look at the
history and culture of Texas
at the Bullock Museum, which
features fun interactive exhibits
and an IMAX Theatre.
Make a stop at the Texas Capitol
Visitors Center, housed in the
1857 General Land Office
Building, and sign up for a free
tour of the Texas State Capitol.
Spend the afternoon at the
University of Texas at Austin,
home to impressive museums that
include the Blanton Museum of Art,
the natural history-focused Texas
Memorial Museum, and the LBJ
Presidential Library, with inspiring
exhibits on President Lyndon B.
Johnson and his beloved wife,
Lady Bird.
Celebrate African-American
heritage at the George Washington
Carver Museum and Cultural Center
through exhibits, programs and
theatrical productions.

Bullock Museum

Join a guided tour of the Creolestyle French Legation Museum,
downtown Austin’s oldest wooden
building, which is surrounded by
a lush park.

Experience the everyday lives of
some of Austin’s earliest residents
at the antebellum Neill-Cochran
House Museum, built in 1855.
Tour the trio of free Brush Square
Museums, including the stone
home of Susanna Dickinson (the
only Anglo adult survivor of the
Battle of the Alamo); the Victorianstyle residence of writer O. Henry;
and the Austin Fire Museum,
housed in the still-active Fire
Station #1.
See the final resting place of
many Texas notables (including
politicians and high-profile
citizens) at the Texas State
Cemetery, founded in 1851.
Stroll along Congress Avenue,
built as a ceremonial boulevard
in 1839. Some of the notable
buildings here include the Old
Bakery & Emporium (now housing
an art gallery), the century-old
Paramount Theatre (a performance
venue and movie theater), the
ornate Walter Tips Building, the
Scarbrough Building (Austin’s
original office tower) and the
Littlefield Building (one of Austin’s
first skyscrapers).

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Bay Resort

Lakeway Resort
& Spa

Omni Barton Creek
Resort & Spa

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