ABOUT
explore austin
Welcome to the best city in Texas! The race and festival are smack downtown in the middle of Austin on beautiful Lady Bird Lake.
EATS
There’s a reason eating comes first. It’s one of the best parts of Austin! All dietary restrictions welcome.
- Try out one of our famed food carts
- Find out the latest restaurant openings
- Of course, you must try out the best BBQ in the nation!
- Best veggie/vegan eateries
- The flagship Whole Foods
- The most scrumptious desserts: Amy’s Ice Cream, Dolce Neve, Lick Ice Cream, Gourdough’s, Banarachy
ACTIVITIES
Recreation & Landmarks
Austin is known for its beautiful outdoors, so hop on a bike and go enjoy our great weather!
Swim at Barton Springs Pool — natural spring water stays 68°F year-round.
Paddleboard or kayak on Lady Bird Lake
Picnic at Zilker Park
Climb Mount Bonnell for panoramic views
Watch the Congress Avenue Bridge bats at sunset
Visit Hamilton Pool Preserve (reservation required)
Two-step dancing at Broken Spoke
University of Texas football games (seasonal)
Tour the Texas State Capitol
Visit The Driskill Hotel (historic landmark)
Activities list curated by A Taste of Koko.
Live Music
We’re the live music capital of the world. Everything from the local grocery store to city council meetings have entertainment.
- The Continental Club is one of the city’s most famed spots with anything from country to swing
- Elephant Room Home of our best jazz musicians
- Stubb’s Bar-Q Fun music venue
- Antone’s Austin’s iconic blues venue started in 1975
- Parish: A hip music venue on the infamous dirty Sixth
- ACL Live at Moody Theater Austin’s premier concert venue; also the location of the Austin City Limits TV show
- Mohawk
Public Art
Austin is home to a world-class creative scene, so take a stroll through our local galleries or find a hidden mural and discover the incredible art that lives in every corner of our city!
- Bolm Arts (indoor gallery)
- AAPI Heroes Murals (a collection of murals showcasing Asian American heroes)
- Asian American Resource Center (rotating art & historical displays)