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…
The Opportunity of a Lifetime: I-35
Our community has the opportunity of a lifetime to transform Austin by turning one of the city’s biggest community barriers into a generational asset that improves transportation and creates community, public and green spaces where the highway stands now. When…
Issues & Eggs: Creative Solutions to Attainable Housing
On April 25, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted “Building Futures–Creative Solutions to Attainable Housing,” an Issues & Eggs panel discussion focused on exploring attainable housing barriers and opportunities in Austin. With housing being a top issue in Austin, the panel…
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…
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…
Issues & Eggs: Homelessness in Austin
On September 26, Downtown Austin Alliance relaunched their Issues and Eggs educational series. These sessions bring experts to the breakfast table to provide perspective on the challenges and unique opportunities downtown faces. A Balanced Approach: Homelessness in Austin The…
Best Spots for Brunch in Austin’s Downtown
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…