There’s no need to fear parking in Downtown Austin. | Photo by ATXtoday
Figi here. I’ve got a hot take for you: Parking Downtown is easy and often reasonably priced. Don’t believe me? Here are a few pro tips from someone who frequently parks in the city.
Street parking is almost always cheaper than parking in a garage or a lot. Check out this map of where you can find parking spots accessible by the Park ATX app.
These spots start at $2 per hour, but you can add codes FREE15ATX1 and FREE15ATX2 for 15 free minutes (30 total) each every 24 hours.
Websites like Way.com and SpotHero allow you to book parking ahead of time so you don’t have to search when you pull up.
UT Austin musicians set the vibe with free sets that blend a chill atmosphere with electric tunes.
There’s no cover, no pressure — just grab a drink from the cafe, wander over to the loft, and let the music carry you through the night. Read: It’s perfect for a midweek pick-me-up or an easy hang with friends.
Grab your friends and head to this laid-back jazz spot.
UT Austin, Texas State University, and Austin Community College hit all-time enrollment records this semester. UT’s enrollment hit 55,000, which is 2.1% more than this time last year. (KXAN)
List
Austin’s own Micklethwait Barbecue landed on Southern Living’s ranking of the “Top 50 BBQ Joints in the South.” The local restaurant came in at No. 38 and was lauded for its pulled lamb, “Tex Czech” sausages, and green chili grits.
Civic
Demolition of the Austin Convention Center — a project that began in May — is scheduled to wrap up in October. Check out these photos of the demolition. (Community Impact)
Ranked
Wine Spectator named local restaurant Birdie’s in its edition of “Wine Bars: Our Editors’ Favorites.” The magazine recommends ordering the “rowdy” sparkling Elbling and “idyllic” Morgon.
Concert
Rapper mgk — formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly — will visit Austin next summer for a show at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on Friday, May 22. Tickets for “The Lost Americana Tour” go on sale at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 25.
Festival
VIBE Downtown, a new free, two-day celebration of music, food, art, and fashion is making its debut today. Think: Delicious bites from local chefs, mosaic workshops, happy hours, and DJ sets — all spread across historic downtown spots. RSVP.*
Eat
Talk about taking the cake. Koffeteria in Houston was crowned the best bakery in Texas by The Takeout. Luckily, you don’t knead to go that far for delicious baked goods — Austin’s bakery scene is pretty sweet, too.
Sports
Quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Caleb Williams will face off this Sunday. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Drink
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Deep Eddy Vodka’s original bottling plant now houses a tasting room where cocktails meet creativity — think mixology classes, paint-and-sip nights, and fresh seasonal flavors on tap. Pro tip: Check out the shop before you leave.*
Featured Deal
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Fun Fact
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The Buy
A great way to get a sparkling clean toilet: Splash Foam Cleaner. Clean stains, toilet rings, and more without forceful scrubbing thanks to Splash Foam’s revolutionary cleaning formula. Just pour, let it foam, and flush. Bonus: It leaves your bathroom smelling clean.*
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Recently, I discovered Jollie Ollie Designs, an Austin-based brand, and I’m obsessed with the stickers they sell. If you know anyone who likes “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” they would probably love this one.
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