There is a lot to see in Austin, and sometimes little time. Austin has an eclectic mix of ATX Touring Companies. From guided downtown walks to eatery and event venue and pub tours. Segway, scooter, bike , double decker busses and duck boats. Haunted house and movies scene production sites. Murals, classic entertainment sites and…
Creativity and the arts are part of Austin’s beating heart and the city is home to world-class producers, designers, painters, sculptors, writers, photographers, filmmakers, dancers and musicians. Austin is rich in performing arts and equally so in its performance arts venues. From majestic 3000 seat nationally recognized performance venues to intimate ensemble theatres, Austin’s fully…
There are lots of boat rental opportunities on Lake Austin. It’s one of the best summertime stay cool spots in Austin. With 5 lakeside dining options, easy access from downtown, and miles of river from town back to Mansfield Dam, it’s no wonder Lake Austin is plenty busy on summer weekends. But Lake Austin only…
Here is our list of the best Honky Tonk dance bars in Austin 2026. No stay in Austin is complete without exploring it’s music roots. Nothing says Texas, or Austin for that matter, than pulling on your boots and circling on the sawdust to some great country music. Mercer Dancehall Mercer Dancehall, located just outside…
Find the eight best places to party in Austin. If you’ve set aside time during your visist for activities other than meetings and breakfast at the hotel restaurant here’s a guide to the Austin Entertainment Districts – Eating, drinking, shopping, sight seeing in the zone. Dirty 6th Street Likely Texas’ best known street, the seven…
Austin’s noted slogan “Keep It Weird” reaches new heights in October as Halloween in Austin approaches. Austin’s 6th Street becomes an adult Halloween Party in the streets Halloween night. But the festivities aren’t relegated to a single night or street, Halloween has become a week long bacchanal all over the city. Austin is home to…
Hey Austin is a mobile events, entertainment and business directory app for all things Austin, Texas. The app includes a robust events tool, searchable entertainment venue listings and a host of “Best Of” articles on things to do and see on and around Austin, TX. Live music, bars, breweries & distilleries, boat and party barge…
The Drive-In Movie debuted in Austin on September 19, 1947 when Claude Ezell opened the The Chief Drive-In at 5600 N. Lamar Boulevard. The opening movie was Joel McRea in “The Virginian”. The Chief was big, it packed in 814 cars. It closed on July 24, 1973 with a Charlton Heston double feature in “Soylent…
Memorial Day weekend, it’s the official kickoff to summer. Here are some great happenings in and around Austin this extended holiday weekend.
After a day exploring Austin or playing on the lake, nothing beats a great food and drink stop, by road or boat, at one of the Best Lake Austin Waterfront Restaurants. Need a boat to get around? Check our Lake Austin Boat Rentals. Abel’s on the Lake Abel’s on the Lake is a prime spot…