TOP PICKS IN AUSTIN
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Explore the Music Scene
Our favorite activity in Austin is, of course, the music scene. There are many options for catching live music around the city.
There are hundreds of music venues around Austin, including genre-specific and intimate venues. We are also home to many influential music festivals, including SXSW, a comprehensive festival that includes educational speakers, classes, conferences, and more.
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Take a Mural Tour
Austin is well-known for all the photo opportunities and artistic showcasing of street art. Some famous murals include the ‘I love you so much’ in red lettering on a green building on S. Congress Ave, or the visually perplexing ‘Tau Ceti’ on Brazos Street.
Luckily for us, the Downtown Austin Alliance has compiled a map of murals, so you can find them all.
Night Tours
The violet crown has shown herself, and the sun is setting in Austin, so why not keep the activities going?
If you’re feeling like you’re in the mood for something spooky, the haunted walking ghost tour of Austin might be the right move for you. With a rich and haunted history, this city is highlighted with a ghost story-esque tour. They have family-friendly options and also adult tours that get pretty scary. Check it out.
Explore Austin’s Food Scene
There’s a reason this city is a foodie destination, and it’s evident in every Austin neighborhood you visit. Not only does Austin have one of the most impressive food truck scenes, but it has been a pioneer for certain dishes, including barbecue, chili, and breakfast tacos. And to top it all off, the Austin whiskey scene is nothing short of impressive. The list of where to drink whiskey in Austin is endless. Paired with great local craft beer? There’s no itch this city can’t fix.
Float the River
If it’s a hot day in Austin, there are cool things to do! We recommend grabbing some friends, some intertubes, and floating the river. There are even companies that will take care of transportation, tube rentals, and cooler rentals for maximum chill time.
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