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The best tips for parking in Downtown Austin
Parking in the city doesn’t have to be hard or expensive if you heed these tips from your friendly neighborhood editor at ATXtoday.
September 18, 2025 03:33 PM
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Laura Figi
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Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
February 25, 2025
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STAFF
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
Culture
Stacking up: How Austin ranks from one to 10 in studies
From the best state capital to live, to the best nightlife, to best places to get coffee, Austin is well-represented in these studies.
February 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
Live
Austin’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
January 27, 2025
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Laura Figi
A stylish lounge area in a modern interior space. The room features a curved burnt orange sectional sofa adorned with purple and dark blue accent pillows, placed on a patterned rug. A small round table with a flower arrangement and two wooden stools complete the setup. A vibrant piece of art depicting an abstract burst of light hangs on the textured wall behind the sofa. To the right, a staircase with dark wood steps leads to an upper level, and the space is warmly lit with recessed lighting.
Travel and Outdoors
Inside W Austin’s multi-million dollar renovations
The 2nd Street District hotel boasts redesigned rooms, a new restaurant, a coffee shop, and a reservation-only cocktail bar.
January 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A spacious outdoor seating area at Freddo ATX, featuring wooden picnic tables under a canopy of large oak trees adorned with string lights. A white sign with the cafe’s logo is prominently displayed near the entrance, and patio heaters are scattered throughout the space for comfort. A fence encloses the area, with views of nearby buildings and parked cars beyond.
Food
Freddo ATX debuts new renovations and menu
We’re calling it now — the coffee shop in a historic home is about to be one of our favorite hangouts.
January 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
The pink granite dome of Enchanted Rock with rainy clouds overhead and a lake surrounding the rock.
Travel and Outdoors
Land acquisition will double the size of Enchanted Rock
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased a parcel of land adjacent to the park famous for its massive pink granite dome.
January 13, 2025
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Laura Figi
A spaceman kite floating facing down in front of a sky filled with dozens of other kites.
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Every Austin festival taking place in 2025
Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.
January 2, 2025
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London Gibson
A vibrant mural with the text "Greetings from 78666 San Marcos" featuring illustrations of a yellow rose, a historic city hall, and other local landmarks integrated into the zip code. The mural is painted on a red wall with a small sign on the bottom right indicating sponsorship.
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Get in — we’re going to San Marcos, Texas
The Mermaid Capital of Texas, home to Texas State University, and riverside town is a great place to take a day trip — we’ve got all the spots to hit when you visit.
December 11, 2024
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Laura Figi
A plan flying over Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Work
All you need to know about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
November 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
More than two million lights make up the 70+ displays and tunnels on the Trail. | Photo via @danyetteheine
Culture
11 holiday light displays in and around Austin to catch this season
Allow us to take you on a sleigh ride through the Austin area’s huge collection of holiday lights, shows, and displays.
November 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Two hands clink colorful cocktails against a bright turquoise background. One drink is pale with a chili-lime rim and a purple orchid garnish; the other is pink with crushed ice, topped with shredded coconut and skewered blueberries.
Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with one of these local specials
Agave up your worries this Thursday, July 24 because these local bars + restaurants are celebrating National Tequila Day with fun drink specials.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
A shot of Austin FC fans at Q2 Stadium.
Sports
How to celebrate the 2025 MLS All-Star Game all week long
The “biggest party in Austin” has a week-long itinerary to celebrate Q2 Stadium’s first time hosting the pros for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
July 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A white teacup filled with tea sits on a matching saucer on a pink and white marble table. Next to it is a small glass vase holding a single pale green and peach flower; patterned fabric chairs are in the background.
Food
Tea time in Austin: 8 sweet spots for sips and snacks
Care for a spot of tea? Here are 8 places in Austin offering afternoon tea.
July 17, 2025
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Happy hour deals in Austin
Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 16, 2025
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STAFF
Two drinks on a wooden ledge in a bright restaurant: one is a frozen yellow cocktail garnished with a dried lime wheel and a paper straw, and the other is a dark iced beverage with a creamy foam top, served in a stemmed glass. In the background, wooden tables are set with napkins and silverware, and large windows reveal greenery outside.
Food
Suerte’s expanded happy hour will have you feeling lucky
The MICHELIN-recommended Mexican restaurant now serves its happy hour every day, giving you an excuse to unwind with a $10 signature cocktail and wagyu tacos.
July 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
Two hands hold up matching Alamo-branded beer cans against a lively nighttime street scene in downtown Austin. A crowd of people fills the background, with colorful neon signs from venues like the Paramount Theatre and State Theatre glowing brightly under string lights.
Food
“King of The Hill”'s signature Alamo Beer will launch in stores this month
The preferred brew of Arlen’s back alley hangouts will be available in H-E-B in late July, just before the series reboot drops on Hulu.
July 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
The front of T-Loc's Sonoran Style Hot Dogs food truck.
Food
These eight food trucks are the best in Austin, according to Yelp
Austin is home to some of the best food trucks, including the No.1 truck in the continental US, plus seven other trucks that put the city on the map.
July 14, 2025
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Laura Figi
Kids standing in front of a table at the Thinkery.
Play
Where to have fun with kids in Austin
We found the best kid-friendly activities in Austin, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 10, 2025
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STAFF
A person wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt stands in a produce storage area, holding a bunch of green onions. Around them are black plastic crates filled with vegetables including cilantro, orange bell peppers, and cabbage. The setting appears to be a refrigerated storage room with metal shelves and insulated walls.
Food
‘Once you taste this food, it’s really hard to go back': How to eat local with Farmhouse Delivery
Farmhouse Delivery founder Stephanie Scherzer answered our questions about the newly relaunched local food delivery service, which aims to get people eating local.
July 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
A neon sign of a bowling ball and two bowling pins lit up at night. Underneath, a sign reads "Dart Bowl. Dart — Bowl — Cafe."
Culture
A brief history of Austin businesses from the past
We asked readers to share the closed Austin businesses they miss the most, so for the sake of nostalgia, we’re sharing their stories to keep the memory alive.
July 8, 2025
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Laura Figi