Austin Travel Guide
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Austin is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. The city has become an important center for music- and film-making, as well as a foodie destination. At the same time, tech companies have migrated into the area, turning the city into Texas' answer to Silicon Valley. For the moment, Austin retains a bit of its former small-town vibe, but a quick scan of the downtown skyline will let you know those days are numbered. Despite all its recent the changes, Austin is still an extraordinarily open and welcoming place—a city where you're not only allowed but expected to be yourself, in all your quirky glory.
Austin Hotels
Finding a place to stay in Austin isn't hard. Finding a place with personality is harder. Downtown, ample brand-name high-rises offer anonymous luxury...read more
Austin Restaurants
Apart from on tourist- and student-heavy 6th Street, Austin's restaurant scene is geared to local tastes and is arguably more diverse than the celebrated...read more
Things To Do in Austin
Austin lies in Central Texas, about 163 mi southeast...read more
Travel Deals in Austin
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Austin Experiences
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Great Live Music. Whether it's country, rock, country-rock, folk, punk, jazz, classical, Celtic, or bluegrass music you're after, Austin's got... Read more
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In the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the world, it's needless to say the two largest festivals in town are all about music.... Read more
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Nobody didn't love Lady Bird. Born Claudia Alta Taylor in the East Texas town of Karnack, the first lady was 94 when she died at home in Austin... Read more
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The world's largest urban bat colony—750,000 Mexican free-tailed bats—hangs out beneath Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge from April... Read more
News & Features
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Events, Travel Tips
Think all you need to do SXSW is a ticket to Austin and a hotel room?... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Whether it's a bachelorette party or a gaggle of girls who are looking to get away, we've got just the... Read more
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Restaurants
Whether it's for SXSW or just to soak up some cool kid vibes, everyone is heading to Austin.... Read more
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