10.03.2024

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How much of Austin have you experienced?

The Austin skyline, as seen from the shore of Lady Bird Lake

Test yourself with our Austin bucket list. | Photo by ATXtoday

Be honest — how much of Austin have you really experienced?

In the past, we’ve asked our readers which local place they thought every Austinite should visit. Most common answers included Barton Springs, Mount Bonnell, the Texas Capitol, and the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge during bat season.

Now, we’re asking you how many of those Austin landmarks, venues, and festivals you’ve checked off your Austin bucket list.

Have you lived all over the city? Have you seen music in all the venues around town? Are you a connoisseur of Austin’s many landmarks? Take this quiz, and we’ll tell you what percentage of Austin you’ve experienced.

The Paramount Sign, slowly lighting up one letter at a time. — Have you been to the Paramount Theatre, Bass Concert Hall, the Moody Center, or Austin’s other major entertainment venues?
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Before you start checking boxes away, know that getting a perfect score on this list is very unlikely. We suggest using it as a road map for exploring the Capital City.

Once you’ve checked off the list, use our music venues guide, landmarks guide, and festival guide to fill out the rest of your bubbles. Without further ado, let’s get cracking.

Editor’s note: While we know Austin’s history and culture involves dozens of beloved venues that have since closed, this list only includes venues that were operating at the time of publication.

Asked

How much of Austin have you experienced?

Use this quiz to check off all the venues, landmarks, and festivals you’ve been to to gauge how much of Austin you’ve encountered.

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Events

Thursday, Oct. 3

Round Rock Pumpkin Festival | Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Old Settlers Park, Round Rock | $10 | Ring in autumn with thousands of pumpkins, a corn pit, funnel cakes, and more fall festivities.

Friday, Oct. 4

ACL Music Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Zilker Park | $320+ | Austin’s signature music festival returns.
Sabaa Tahir: “Heir” | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | BookPeople | $22 | Meet the author of the new fantasy romance novel and get a signed copy.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Hispanic Heritage Show | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Hideout Theatre | $7+ | Celebrate an iconic pop star by tuning into “The Selena Sing-a-Long Show.”
Movies Behind the Museum | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Texas Science & Natural History Museum | $10 | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to experience an outdoor screening of “Jurassic Park,” and don’t forget to explore the museum.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Open Mic Night | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 8 p.m. | Industry | Free | Show off your pipes, poems, or puns at this open-to-all showcase.

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Fossil Fest | Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Settler’s Heritage Association, Round Rock | $3 | Learn about prehistoric life, identify fossils, and engage in kid-friendly activities.

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Here in Austin — where the music never stops, BBQ is a way of life, and the vibe is always electric — we thrive on a vibrant culture, unique spirit, and passion for discovering the latest innovations. That’s why it’s fitting that the good people of Austin will be the first in the US to experience a new alternative to cigarettes.

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News Notes

Travel

Plan ahead if you’re traveling out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around ACL Festival. The airport is poised to see high traffic Friday, Oct. 4-Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 11-Tuesday, Oct. 15, with some reprieve on both Saturdays.

Festival

Folk band Caamp will no longer perform at ACL Festival. The band announced its cancellation on Instagram, saying they needed to drop out due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The group was originally scheduled to play both Saturdays. (KVUE)

Opening

A coastal Mexican restaurant called Con Vista Al Mar — which specializes in dishes like ceviche, seafood burritos, and tostadas — is now open at 1209 E. 7th St. With four locations around Mexico City, this is the restaurant’s first foray into a US market. (Eater Austin)

List

Austin resident Elon Musk topped the newest Forbes 400 list with a net worth of $244 billion, down from $251 billion last year. A handful of other Austinites also made the list, including Michael Dell at No. 12, Robert F. Smith at No. 88, and Thai Lee at No. 169.

Real Estate

The 38th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour is Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27, showcasing homes from nine local architecture groups on a self-guided trek. This year’s theme is sustainability and preservation — tickets start at $50.

Ranked

Do you work from home? Austin is the No. 1 US city for remote work with nearly 25% of employees working from home, according to a new study from Coworking Mag. If your home is starting to feel a bit too much like the office, check out our guide to working outside.

Sports

After the Longhorns’ SEC debut, Steve Sarkisian has cemented himself a top three spot in the Best in Texas coach rankings. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

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Festival

💎 Find Figi, get prizes

Fill out your ACL schedule with City Editor Figi’s recommendations

An aerial nighttime view of the densely packed festival crowd illuminated by vibrant stage lights, surrounded by trees and glowing booths, with city lights visible on the horizon.

We’re sharing our friendship bracelets with readers who can help answer some ACL-related questions. | Photo by Ismael Quintanilla III

Howdy Austinites — City Editor Figi here. I’ll be at ACL Festival for all of weekend one Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 and I want to see you at the park.

I’m continuing a tradition we started last year: giving out friendship bracelets to folks who come find me and answer a few festival trivia questions.

To facilitate finding me in a sea of thousands, I’m giving you a peek into my schedule, which you can also use as recommendations to fill your own. Don’t forget to check out our lineup of local musicians before you go.

Friday

Asleep at the Wheel
Chaparelle
Foster The People
Porter Robinson
Blink-182

Saturday

promqueen
Zach Person
Still Woozy
Khruangbin
Dua Lipa

Sunday

Chief Cleopatra
MisterWives
Orville Peck
Chappell Roan
Tyler, The Creator

Got tickets for weekend two? You’ll want to find Editor Morgan, who will also have bracelets to give out.

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