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Best Spots for Brunch in Austin’s Downtown

July 7, 2023

Originally written in July 2021, updated July 2023  Brunch is a lifestyle. It’s a fun outing with friends, a chance to snag a reservation at one of the newest places in downtown Austin or the solution for missing breakfast. Head...

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Best Downtown Happy Hours in Austin

June 28, 2023

Originally published in May 2021, updated June 2023. It’s no secret that the best days end with a happy hour. Downtown Austin has many options to grab a drink with colleagues after work or friends before a show or performance....

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Father’s Day Downtown

June 8, 2023

We love celebrating support systems and good role models. If you plan on celebrating your father or father figures this Father’s Day, let us make it easier for you. Here are some fun places to celebrate your pop and some...

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Austin PRIDE 2023

May 31, 2023

June is PRIDE Month, and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate in downtown Austin! This is our insider guide for Austin’s 2023 PRIDE scene with the destinations, events and businesses supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. Gather...

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Cool Down at the Hottest Pools

May 30, 2023

Given the unrelenting Texas sun, it’s no wonder that Austinites prefer to spend a hot day submerged in water. Lucky for us, there are plenty of places downtown to cool off. Here are our picks of the best pool passes...

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Memorial Day in Red River Cultural District

May 25, 2023

This blog post was written by our wonderful friend, Taylor Hull at the Red River Cultural District.  Memorial Day Weekend on Red River As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the vibrant city of Austin, Texas prepares to unleash a wave of...

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Memorial Day 2023

May 15, 2023

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to our veterans and active military members; we are grateful for your service. After searching high and low, we have found some amazing ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in downtown Austin. Whether you want...

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Mother’s Day Downtown

May 8, 2023

Mothers can make the world go round. How do you treat the motherly figure when they deserve the world? Here are a few ideas of gifts to give or ways to spend time with your mom downtown.  Bring Her to...

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Women’s History of Downtown Austin

March 20, 2023

Happy Women’s History Month! Areas in downtown Austin have served as key places in our women’s fight for rights. Parks have historically been downtown’s meeting space for marches and civil rights protests alongside the Capitol. Here is a quick sheet...

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Cozy Coffee Shops

February 17, 2023

Whether rushing to grab coffee before work, sipping a tea while reading a good book, catching up with a friend over a cup of joe or cramming late at night for an exam, coffee shops are there for us no...

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Galentine’s Day 2023

February 1, 2023

We love to celebrate friends, friendship and the ladies! Galentine’s Day (February 13) lands on a Monday this year, so if you like celebrating on the day of, we’ve found ideas for every kind of gal pal. Celebrate love in...

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Valentine’s Day To Remember

January 24, 2023

Updated January 2023 Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you want to wow your partner but haven’t decided on a gift or planned a fun date yet, don’t worry. We have some ideas for gifts and dates based on...

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