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Music, Tex-Mex, and self-proclaimed weirdness have long made Austin the ultimate good-time town.
Gabriela Herman
Austin isnt a slow-burn kind of place.
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I cant blame them because Im one of them.
TheTexas cultureand tunes are still here, and so are the hippies and the cool kids.
It’s entirely fed bynatural springsand surrounded by a picturesque grassy area dappled with sun.
Barton Springs Pool.Credit:Gabriela Herman
Don’t be spookedbats are gentle animals.
Just on the other side of tree-packed banks tower skyscrapers, with downtown Austin sprawling across the horizon beyond.
Going out on the water is an essential Austin experience.
Congress Avenue Bridge where you can see Austin’s bats take flight.Credit:Courtesy Visit Austin
Opt for a river cruise insteadTexas is known forits beautiful rivers, after all.
The center specializes in native plants and using them to cultivate more sustainable landscapes.
Don’t forget to pick out a Texan souvenir at the gift shop on your way out!
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Entry is free every Tuesdayplan your trip accordingly.
blantonmuseum.org;200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Before long, it was a craft honed by a small band of creators.
Id like for us to keep pushing the boundaries.
Stroll through over 2 miles of trails to see at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.Credit:Wynn Myers
you could feel the history pulsing through the halls just as much as the music.
Austin has plenty of places for that, too.
C-Boys Heart & Soul caters to blues and soul listeners.
Live music at The Continental Club.Credit:Gabriela Herman
Experience these Austin specialties at Matt’s El Rancho Tex-Mex.
In addition to exciting beer varieties, the off-the-beaten-path brewery serves wood-fired pizza homemade with Texas grain.
Donut aficionados must stop by Voodoo Doughnut to sample the quirky collection of classic and entirely unique donut flavors.
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For an elevated dessert experience, head to Cinful Sweets, a gourmet chocolatier and confectionary.
Sit in one of the cozy courtyards; listen to live music; try out a Texas Ranch Water.
Tecovas is another quality ranchwear retailer that carries boots in classic styles and modern options.
Neon artist Sharon Keshishian of Ion Art.
Maufrais on South Congress Avenue features a top-notch personalization experience with Western bands, charms, and art.
Neon artist Todd Sanders of Roadside Relics.
Nixta Taqueria.
Discada tacos.
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Gati Ice Cream with owner Jam Santichat.
Cocktail at Lutie’s restaurant at Commodore Perry Estate.
Lutieâs bar, where greenery abounds.Credit:GABRIELA HERMAN
Walking on James D. Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.Credit:Gabriela Herman
Allens Boots.
