Welcome to Austin, Texas - a city with something for everyone. Whether you're a music lover, foodie, outdoor enthusiast, or history buff, Austin offers a wide range of activities and attractions to suit your interests. As the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin's vibrant live music scene draws visitors from all over the globe. The culinary scene is just as impressive, with famous food trucks and award-winning restaurants showcasing the city's diverse cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks and trails, including the Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and Barton Springs Pool. History buffs can visit landmarks like the Texas State Capitol, the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Whether you're a local or visitor, Austin has plenty to offer. Come and discover all the exciting things to do and see in this vibrant city.
Jaws takes a bite of Lake Travis in scary floating summer screenings
Brave Austin-area moviegoers will get to immerse themselves in one of the most iconic thrillers of all time when Alamo Drafthouse celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Jaws this summer. The theater chain...
New East Austin bottle shop dresses up the spirit-shopping experience
Goodnight Cowboy, a suave new bottle shop and "parlour" with dim lighting and some western touches, is Austin's latest passion project by local marketers. Following a soft opening in April, ...
Indoor Creature plays album release show, plus more Austin music picks
Well friends, the Texas summer heat has officially arrived. Thankfully though, the Austin music scene has plenty of shows on the calendar that are worth sweating through. See here for select picks for...
Austin's Hot Luck festival releases last-minute 2025 music lineup
Just a day before the joint food and music festival Hot Luck begins, guests get to see a full musical lineup. Ticketholders already knew about a few bands including longtime favorite White Denim, but ...
Austin chefs celebrate tomatoes in 8-course dinner at Bastrop farm
The humble tomato has inspired cuisines around the world and one dinner series in Bastrop. Store House Market & Eatery chef Sonya Coté and farmer David Barrow are opening up their Eden East F...
Austin YMCA wraps up Mental Health Awareness Month with $1 counseling
There's no denying that healthcare is expensive, insured or otherwise. Austinites who are curious about therapy but held back by the cost have a chance to explore options for just $1 per session at th...
Dallas Cowboys and Austin schools team up for girls' flag football league
On Saturday, May 17, hundreds of girls from Austin Independent School District (AISD) played in the school district's inaugural flag football tournament at Burger Stadium. The tournament itself was t...
Guest cast revealed for Golden Girls script reading at Austin festival
The Golden Girls are back — briefly, and with a different cast. A live script reading and conversation at ATX TV Festival will celebrate the iconic series' 40th anniversary by bringing two classic e...
Austinites need to make nearly $69,000 to afford typical rent in 2025
A new rental report from Zillow has revealed Austin renters need to make about 18 percent more money than they did five years ago in order to afford rent in 2025. Zillow analysts examined the income n...