Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, Foodies Paradise and listed as one of the most active cities, so get ready for good food, fabulous drinks, fun outdoors activities and not to mention the live music and nightlife. Take a look at some of our favorite things to do around the city.
Eat & Drink
Austin boasts numerous world-renowned chefs while remaining true to its roots with local fare from taco shops and food trucks.
Cowboy Breakfast – Friday, March 3 at 6:00 a.m kicks off the Fair and Rodeo. Enjoy pancakes, authentic chuck wagon biscuits, and more. FREE! The Long Center, 701 West Riverside Dr, Austin.
The Thrillist Under Rated Bars
Music & the Scene
First-time visitors might be surprised to find live music as they walk through the airport terminal after deplaning. But they shouldn't be. Live music, and music in many other forms, are everywhere in Austin.
The Broken Spoke Last of the True Texas Dancehalls! Junior Brown Friday night, dance lessons at 8 band starts at 9pm.
The Continental Club Free early show Friday. The Blues Specialists 5pm-7pm.
OUT and about
From walking or running along Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, cycling, to stand-up paddle boarding, to leisurely canoe-paddling - Austin offers an abundance of outdoor activities.
The 88th annual Zilker Kite Festival
Explore UT Day A day-long event for all ages to experience robust research experiences, hands-on demonstrations and experiments..
Zilker and Travis Heights neighborhoods
Getting Around Austin
CITY BUSES: Capital Metro buses run north and south along South Congress Avenue and most of the main roadways.
PEDICABS: Fun friendly and uniquely Austin pedi-cabs are in the downtown area.
Capital Pedicabs 512-448-2227
DirtNail Pedicab 512-844-4444
Metrocycle Pedicabs 512-825-1276
Red Devil Rides 866-366-9666
Roadkill Pedicab 512-300-3784
RIDE SHARE: Compare all the ride-sharing services/rates at Finder.io. Enter your starting and ending address, to get estimates of all ride-share options.
There are four options; Fare, Fasten, Get Me, and Wingz (wingz must be booked in advance). Add their apps and payment info to your phone.
RENT A BIKE: Free kids bike with the rental of any adult bike! Mellow Johnny's is in the heart of downtown Austin, in an historic warehouse building at 400 Nueces Street.
Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton *15 Rooms Blocked for Guests until February 10
Downtown on the town lake, .6 miles, 12 mins walking to venue, free breakfast
Rooms range from $239 and up per night
Austin Motel
Austin-centric fun funky motel in the middle of the hopping South Congress entertainment district, .4 miles from venue, 8 min walk.
Rooms range from $145-$235 a night
Hotel San jose
A chic boutique hotel-.4 miles from venue, 9 mins walking distance from venue.
Rooms range from $285-$550 a night
Airbnb or Home Away
Book unique homes and experience Austin like a local.