Plan a trip to the weirdest state capitol in the USA

Austin, Texas is truly a destination for foodies, music enthusiasts, history buffs, bat lovers, and much much more! Keep Austin Weird might be the unofficial official motto of the city and once you visit, you’ll see why. It’s a weird little gem of a city deep in the heart of Texas. From famous music festivals like Austin City Limits to prominent conferences like South By Southwest where John Krasinski premiered A Quiet Place to some of the best food and bars in the country, the state capitol of Texas is a destination you need to add to your list of places to travel ASAP!🙌

WHERE TO STAY

Hotel Granduca

The property is tucked in the West Lake Hills area of Austin, offering stunning hillside views and adjacent to 227 acres of Wild Basin Wilderness Basin perfect for hiking. It is only a 10 minute drive to Downtown Austin, and perfect for a day trip to nearby wineries and Hill Country attractions. It features 38 suites, a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with steam room and sauna as well as an outdoor pool with hot tub. Private cabanas are available to rent poolside, and offered to both in-house and day guests. The hotel is also pet friendly, and welcomes dogs with organic treats and even offers a special dog food menu. Explore the hotel's website here.

The Ruby Hotel

Nestled only 20 minutes from downtown Austin is the beautiful and chic, Ruby Hotel in Round Rock, Texas. You'll find the guest rooms at The Ruby Hotel to be thoughtfully designed. With rooms over looking the pool or creek, you will be at peace when you look out of any window. Rooms are equipped with Nespresso Machines so that you can wake up at your own pace and enjoy a nice cup of coffee or espresso in bed. The best part about staying at The Ruby Hotel is it's close proximity to the bar! Monday to Friday, they offer a fun happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Start the night with a "Great Balls of Fire" with lunazul tequila before exploring the city of Austin, browse the menu here! 

WHAT TO DO IN AUSTIN

Check out Rainey Street for drinks

Rainey Street is known for renovated houses turned into bungalow bars making it an increasingly popular tucked-away street in downtown Austin. Day or night take a stroll from bar to food trailer to bar again! Rainey Street’s bars are known for their quirks, good drinks, and music! Slide (yes there’s a real slide) into a circus-themed bar called Unbelievable, try one of the 51 Texas-only beer tap at Craft Pride, or pop into a little speakeasy called Bar Illegal!

Rock Out at Austin City Limits

Put on your trendiest outfits and head to one of the most famous music festivals held in a 350 acre park right in downtown Austin called Austin City Limits music festival. Chow down in Texas style as all the food vendors are local Austin eats from around the city. The festival is on two consecutive three-day weekends in October and an event you absolutely won’t want to miss!

Explore the wonders of Texas Hill Country

Austin is a harbor for outdoor enthusiasts. With the Texas Hill Country in Austin’s backyard, several rivers and lakes bisecting the area and a handful of state parks within short reach, there’s an abundance of ways to spend time outdoors. Cool off in a spring-fed pool in the middle of Zilker Park at Barton Springs pool or hike up Mount Bonnell to watch the sunset over Lake Austin. If those don’t tickle your fancy, zip-lining through the treetops of Texas’ Hill Country with Cypress Valley Canopy Tours sure should! There are endless opportunities to get outside and explore nature right in the heart of the city or just beyond it.

Sink your teeth into Texas BBQ

Barbecue is a way of life in Texas, there’s just no way around it. The smoked meat scene found in the Austin area is unlike any other and one you’ll absolutely want to experience. From Brisket stuffed kolaches at Kerlin BBQ, smoked brisket or pulled pork tacos at Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, to good ole fashion Texas brisket and potato salad at the James Beard Award-winning Franklin Barbecue. You might even have to start lining up at 6:00 am to get some of the best brisket in the nation, but it’s absolutely worth it and an event you’ll want to document on the Gram!

What’s your favorite thing to do in ATX?

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