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17 Texas Travel Award-winning destinations in Central Texas
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Book a luxurious stay at one of four historic homes, like the Dolly Cottage, at 8Sages in Gruene. | Photo by @8sages_gruene and @alexandriadeberry
Looking for an easy, lowkey getaway? Look no further than beautiful Central Texas.

The 2024 Texas Travel Awards just dropped, so we wanted to share the day trip-worthy spots in the Central Texas area that made the list. Let’s dive in.

Austin

Georgetown (~30 minutes away)

Dripping Springs (~35 minutes away)

A crowd of people sitting on a lawn on blankets and chairs, in front of a lit wooden building and fairy lights at dusk.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy some live music on the grass at Bastrop Music Festival.

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Photo courtesy Visit Bastrop

Bastrop (~35 minutes away)

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Don’t miss @paintedporchbookshop next time you’re exploring Downtown Bastrop.

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Photo by @bookstagramgold

Liberty Hill (~40 minutes away)

New Braunfels (~45 minutes away)

Marble Falls (~one hour away)

Giddings (~one hour away)
See the 2023 winners
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Events
Tuesday, Feb. 27
  • ATX Open | Now-Sunday, March 3 | 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Westwood Country Club, 3808 W. 35th St., Austin | $28-$1,484 | Austin’s pro women’s tennis tournament is back for its second year, with a stacked lineup including Ajla Tomljanovic, Victoria Azarenka, and former Longhorn Peyton Stearns.
  • The Decibel Tour | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $25 | Catch this rock show with Hulder, Devil Master, Worm, and Necrofier as the opening acts.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
  • Huston-Tillotson University Spring Career Fair | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., Austin | Free | Start the search for your dream job at this community job fair.
  • Colossal Shrimp Alfredo Cooking Class | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. | Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. #300, Austin | $55 | Learn how to make your own fresh pasta, alfredo sauce, and shrimp while sipping on a good brew.
Thursday, Feb. 29
  • Sports Capital of Texas Motorcycle Rodeo | Thursday, Feb. 29-Saturday, March 2 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock | Free | Don’t miss the first edition of this competition where officers compete in speed and precision courses to become “Mr. Rodeo.”
  • Motenko, Pat Byrne, and Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Antone’s, 305 E. 5th St., Austin | $25 | Enjoy some of Austin’s best up-and-coming musicians at this showcase.
Friday, March 1
  • Blake Shelton | Friday, March 1 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $49-$130 | The country star will hit the Austin stage alongside Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts.
Plan Ahead
  • Fall Out Boy | Friday, March 8 | 6:30 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $101-$1,300 | Hear hits like “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” and “Centuries” live — Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, and Daisy Grenade will also perform.
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News Notes
Development
  • Around 27% of Austin office space — ~5.5 million sqft — lies vacant, according to the Home Builders Association of Austin. That’s an increase of more than 5% since 2022. (Austin American-Statesman)
Wellness
  • After finishing a project in Dallas, wellness company WorldSprings plans to build an eight-acre pool-based spa in Cedar Park. The facility would feature 40 pools with a hot spring, cold plunge pools, and a “Dead Sea” floating pool. (Austin Business Journal)
Sports
  • Longhorns women’s basketball is ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25, which was released yesterday. The team, which is on an eight-game winning streak, moved up two spots compared to last week. (KXAN)
Award
  • Congrats to Black Pumas, the Austin Music Awards’ Band of the Year. If you’re looking for more Austinites to add to your playlist, consider Die Spitz, Caroline Rose, Shinyribs, and Farmer’s Wife — they also took home awards. See the full list of winners. (Austin Chronicle)
Opening
  • Hattie B’s, a Nashville-based hot chicken restaurant, will open its first Austin location at 2529 S. Lamar Blvd. tomorrow. Expect customizable levels of heat, plenty of sides, root beer floats, and desserts.
Number
  • 15%. That’s how much of Austin’s central Downtown area is dedicated to parking lots, according to the Parking Reform Network.
Listen
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    Food

    🥓Our most important meal of the day

    40+ great brunch restaurants to try in Austin
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    We enjoyed Serenade’s whipped chevre spread while gazing out at the sunny 2nd Street District. | Photo by ATXtoday
    In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary.

    Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs, and pro tips. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

    Note: All times listed are brunch-only.

    Lutie’s Garden Restaurant | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays + Sundays | 4100 Red River St.
    This picturesque and historic hideaway serves up thoughtfully curated pastries, a luxurious seafood tower, waffles with roasted bananas, and rotating soft serve flavors.

    The Statesman | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday + Sunday | 710 W. 6th St.
    Partake in this new restaurant’s brunch service, which features a “Champagne Cart” — complete with pours paired with caviar — Belgian waffles, seafood platters, and lobster Benedict.

    Dai Due | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday | 2406 Manor Rd.
    The menu changes frequently at this restaurant so you can always expect it to be fresh. Typically, this restaurant serves up dishes with wild game (including boar and antelope), sourdough pancakes, and butternut squash kolaches.
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    The Wrap
     
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    I spent the weekend doing yard work and roaming the gardens of Shoal Creek Nursery. I asked one particularly helpful employee if seeds ever expire, and he told me something very interesting: not only do seeds not expire (provided they’re kept dry), but scientists have sprouted seeds that are thousands of years old.

    Shoutout to our local gardeners.
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