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The Dog Blog: Pet Friendly Places
This blog post was originally created in August of 2021 and was updated in May 2026. We want to spend as much time with our best friends as possible, but it isn’t always easy in the summer. Downtown is full...
Read More⟶Black History in Austin
Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into...
Read More⟶Fit & Active in Downtown Austin
Updated August 2025 and January 2023. Originally published July 22, 2021. The benefits of regular physical activity are nearly endless, among them lowering your blood pressure, improving your mood and reducing your risk for a variety of health conditions. Once...
Read More⟶Best Downtown Happy Hours in Austin
Originally published in May 2021, updated June 2023 and then again in August of 2025 and May 2026. It’s no secret that the best days end with a happy hour. Downtown Austin has many options to grab a drink...
Read More⟶2025 New Businesses in Downtown Austin
Austin’s heart has gained several new additions already in 2025. Find out which exciting new businesses have recently opened their doors throughout Downtown Austin. From trendy cafes to innovative retail shops, each addition brings unique flair and energy to our community....
Read More⟶Black History Month 2025
Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into...
Read More⟶Discover the Impact of the Downtown Austin Alliance
We partnered with local realtor Jessica Pino to highlight our vibrant and transformative Writing on the Walls program. Writing on the Walls brings together artists, community members and local leaders to create stunning murals in the heart of Downtown Austin...
Read More⟶New Businesses in Downtown Austin 2024
Downtown Austin has been buzzing with excitement as new businesses open their doors, infusing our community with fresh energy and innovative ideas. From trendy restaurants and unique bars to new universities and lively hotels, the downtown scene is brimming with...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Pride 2024
Happy Pride Month! Be who you are and celebrate in downtown Austin with our insider guide for Austin’s 2024 Pride scene with the events and businesses supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Gather the girls, guys, gays and theys to celebrate, support...
Read More⟶DAA X SXSW
Downtown Austin is ready for SXSW! In preparation for the festival, our ambassadors wrapped the poles and electrical boxes around downtown for all the fun flyers that make their way around Central Austin throughout the weeks. This makes for an...
Read More⟶Black History Month 2024
Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into...
Read More⟶A Very Romantic Valentine’s Date
Romance is “a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love,” according to the Oxford Dictionary, but I think it’s safe to say that we all define romance differently in our real lives. When it comes to the holiday where...
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