What’s south of South Austin? South of Ben White — even south of Stassney? It’s Way South Austin. (or as Moontower Saloon calls it, Way South Awesome.) Mostly residential, this working-class part of Austin is home to lots of families, retirees, and young folks just starting out. It’s been going through a renaissance over the…
It’s hard to believe that as recently as 2005, there were only three licensed distilleries in the state of Texas. Now, there are dozens ranging from vodka to whiskey, rum to rare liqueurs that you may never have even heard of. We’ve got a wealth of great Austin distilleries. In just a short drive, you…
Taste a wee bit o’ the Emerald Isle at the best Austin Irish Pubs… Wherever you roam it’s always nice to discover an Irish Pub to snuggle up in with hearty drinks, classic Irish noshery, archetypal dark paneling and some rowdy Celtic music on stage. B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant,…
Austin is an outdoor city. In spring and summer those outdoor activities turn to the water. Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) which divides Downtown and South Austin is ground zero for paddling in the city. Here’s our list of the Best Austin Kayak Rentals Outfitters. The Rowing Dock Rowing Dock has everything you need…
The growth of the South Congress shopping and entertainment district has been accompanied by a small barrage of new hotels. These aren’t your cookie-cutter national chains, either. The boutique hotels of South Congress exude charm, style, and luxury. If you’re planning a visit to the area, you’ll definitely want browse our Best Hotels on South…
Barton Springs Road is where Austin goes to play outside. It’s the sunny, slightly chaotic stretch that connects South Congress energy with Zilker Park’s wide-open lawns and the legendary 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool. Whether you’re post-swim and starving, hunting live music with a cold beer, or just looking for the perfect patio, this…
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…
Between the UT Austin campus and the neighborhood known as West Campus lies “The Drag” — a stretch of Guadalupe Street running from Martin Luther King Blvd to 29th St. It has long been a popular retail destination boasting funky clothes shops, hip furniture stores, and plenty of places to eat and drink. Although most…
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…