Events & Attractions

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Combining music, film, and tech events, the enormously influential South by Southwest festival takes over downtown every March with parties, conferences, and premieres.

701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

This hard-to-find speakeasy is worth seeking out for its handcrafted cocktails and charcuterie boards which you can enjoy in a cozy setting.

700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

Visit the city’s major contemporary art museum to see unforgettable exhibitions or take part in events like a self-guided lantern tour of the outdoor sculpture park.

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America

Starting on Congress Avenue, this February marathon’s course runs through downtown, SoCo, East Austin, and the UT Austin campus.

114 W 7th S, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

Dine on true Japanese A5 wagyu beef, world-class steaks, or famed pork chops in a refined setting with an impressive wine list.

419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

One of the few Mexican art museums in the country, this local institution collects more than 5,000 works of contemporary Mexican, Latinx, and Latin American visual art.

Day Building, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

This local-favorite underground jazz bar on Congress Avenue is the place to hear amazing artists nightly and sip more than 20 craft beers on tap.

301 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

Sit down at this hip, historic venue on Congress Avenue where you can share funky small plates ranging from bacon-wrapped “tiger apricots” to carrots al pastor.

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Take a tour of the home of the Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history, or catch one of the 100 concerts that play at The Moody Theater every year.

1610 San Antonio St, Austin, 78701, United Kingdom

Serving refined Southern classics, this high-end dining destination delights with its famous biscuits and honey butter, seasonal entrees, and Texas-raised beef.

1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America

Witness more than 4,000 years of area history at this must-see museum, where you’ll view famous artifacts like the recovered French expedition ship La Belle.

200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, 78701

See timeless paintings from European old masters, 20th century innovators, and iconic Western artists in a collection of more than 21,000 works at UT Austin.

2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, 78712

Catch a University of Texas basketball game, concert, show or sporting event at the Moody Center, less than two miles from the hotel on the UT Austin campus. The 15,000 seat arena has hosted everyone from Willie Nelson to the Dave Matthews Band to a UFC match.

1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America

Inspired by Australia’s easygoing culinary scene, this chill café serves up specialties like a “brekky cassoulet,” wagyu steak and eggs, and a miso mushroom bowl.

105 W James St, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America

Pick up iced coffee and tasty tacos from this Austin icon, where the famous “i love you so much” mural is regularly photographed by tourists and Instagram influencers.

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America

Look for the retro neon sign to find your way to this storied venue, where rock, blues, country, and rockabilly acts have thrilled crowds since 1955.

S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America

A Mexican restaurant that has been open in Austin for more than 30 years, Güero’s offers dine-in service and a patio, as well as takeout options. Live music is performed in the Oak Garden on Wednesday through Sunday. Tags: Dining, Drinking, Entertainment

Zilker Park, Austin, TX 78746, United States of America

Taking place over two consecutive weekends, this massive music festival in Zilker Park features eight stages and more than a hundred musical performances.

1920 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America

Serving big portions of piquant Tex-Mex and short stacks of pancakes all day, this casual dining stop is another neighborhood staple.

9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617, United States of America

Home to the annual Formula One U.S. Grand Prix on its 3.4-mile racetrack and regular concerts in its 14,000-capacity Germania Insurance Amphitheater, this storied destination is located southeast of Austin.