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Help us create a reader-suggested guide to Austin

Tell us a little bit about your experience living in Austin in the form of a Mad Lib to help us craft a unique guide for residents all over the city.

September 11, 2023 • 
Laura Figi
The Pennybacker Bridge with the Austin skyline in the background.

We want to know how long you’ve been here and your favorite local haunts... for science.

Photo by Raymond Palmer from Getty Images

Whether you’ve lived in the Capital City your whole life or you just got here, Austin’s got a little something for everyone.

With so much to see and do in Austin, we’re crowd sourcing for your favorite things to do in the form of a Mad Lib. We want to know:

  1. How long you’ve lived in Austin
  2. Where you live in the city
  3. Your favorite places in town
  4. A local haunt you’ve never been to

Take this survey to let us know about your favorite parts of ATX — you might see your response in an upcoming newsletter.

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