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…
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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…
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…
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…
New Year’s Eve: Ringing in 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Get ready to celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of a new era with some of the fantastic-looking New Year’s Eve celebrations we found around downtown Austin. Send 2023 away…
Free Days Downtown
We know downtown has a reputation for being a little bit on the pricier side, but there are several ways to combat that and spend a fun day downtown without breaking the bank. Here are some of our favorite free…
Spooky Austin: Haunted Downtown
Downtown Austin embraces the spooky season all year long. You can find haunted tours year-round that are happy to tell you the spine-chilling tales of the ghosts, ghouls and mysteries of Austin. Buckle in and brace yourself for some creepy…
Hot Summer Nights 2023
Guest Written by the Red River Cultural District. Join us for Hot Summer Nights – A FREE district-wide festival in downtown Austin from Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23, featuring hundreds of local acts at over a dozen stages!…
Best Downtown Happy Hours in Austin
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….
Father’s Day Downtown
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…