Austin Cultural Guide

Check Out Some of Austin’s Greatest Attractions

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Take in All of Austin’s Amazing Culture

Austin is by far one of the most eclectic and culturally diverse cities in Texas. Full of live music events, film festivals, nightlife venues, and museums, Austin has a bit of something for everyone. When you’re planning your next trip to Austin, be sure to check out a few of the city’s biggest cultural attractions.

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Having handled trips for hundreds of groups within Austin and other locations in Texas, we’ve created the perfect guide to the best and brightest of Austin’s cultural attractions and events.

Check out the itinerary below as you prepare for your next trip to Austin.

Where to Stay

Wyndham Garden Austin

Address: 3401 S, N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: (512) 774-6427

 

Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark

Address: 4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: (512) 448-2222
 

Hyatt Place Austin/Arboretum

Address: 3612 Tudor Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 231-8491
 

La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol/Downtown

Address: 300 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 476-1166

 

Where to Eat

Bouldin Creek Cafe

Address: 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 416-1601
 

Franklin Barbecue

Address: 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 653-1187
 

Fabi + Rosi

Address: 509 Hearn St, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 236-0642
 

Song La

Address: 411 W 23rd St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (831) 254-7525

Enjoy Austin’s Live Music

Known affectionately as ‘The Live Music Capital of the World,’ Austin is renowned for its array of live music venues and shows throughout the year.

 

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Carousel Lounge

Address: 1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 452-6790

This circus-themed spot is a cool lounge with a different feel. Enjoy live music, a mixture of drinks, and much more
 

The Backyard

Address: 13801 Bee Cave Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Phone: (512) 481-3018

One of the more iconic live music venues in Austin, The Backyard is a scenic amphitheater that features jazz, country, classical, and rock concerts

 

Elephant Room

Address: 315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 473-2279

One of Austin’s more low-key spots, this underground jazz bar features nightly music and more than 20 draft beer options

 

Sahara Lounge

Address: 1413 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Phone: (512) 927-0700

This highly-laid back venue comes with an African twist. It’s known for hosting eclectic lineups and tasty cocktails

Check Out a Few Music Festivals

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Austin City Limits Festival

Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (888) 512-7469

Austin City Limits Festival is an annual festival held in Zilker Park. It commences for two three-day weekends, featuring music from rock, indie, country, folk, electronic, and hip-hop genres.

 

Urban Music Festival

Address: 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 909-2815

This two-day music festival features national and local entertainment in a family-friendly environment, including music from R&B, Neo soul, Jazz, Gospel, and Hip hop genres

 

Waterloo Music Festival

Address: 9507 Sherman Rd, Austin, TX 78742
Phone: (512) 758-9076

Waterloo is an independent festival that commemorates the beginnings of Austin music culture, featuring three days of live jam band performances

 

Austin Reggae Festival

Address: 800 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 974-6700

Austin Reggae Festival is an annual festival that started in Austin in 1994. The festival features a variety of prominent and underground acts in the genre.

‘Keep Austin Weird’ Cultural Gatherings

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SXSW

Address: PO Box 685289 
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: (512) 467-7979

South by Southwest is one of the largest festivals and conferences in world, featuring film, interactive media, technology, and music showcases throughout a two week span

 

O. Henry Pun-Off

Address: 409 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 974-1398

O. Henry Pun-Off is an annual spoken word competition that takes places every May. Located at the O. Henry Museum, it’s been in operation since 1978
 

Eeyore’s Birthday Party

Address: 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 974-6700

This day-long festival occurs annually during the last Saturday of April. Taking place at Pease District Park, groups come in costumes in honor of Eeyore of Winnie-the-Pooh.

 

Art City Austin

Address: 5811 Berkman Dr #140, Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 609-8587

Having been in operation now for 68 years, Art City Austin is an art block party that takes place over the course of the weekend in April. Art Installations, activations, and performances all take place throughout the festival

Learn Austin’s History in its Museums

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Texas Memorial Museum

Address: 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 471-1604

Located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, is a large museum created in 1936 with a focus on natural history,

 

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Address: 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 974-4926

This museum and cultural center, founded in memoriam of George Washington Carver, is located in in east Austin at the Austin Public Library

 

Thinkery

Address: 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 469-6200

Thinkery is a children’s museum in Austin, founded in 1982. The museum has a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) learning for youth.

 

Blanton Museum of Art

Address: 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78712
Phone: (512) 471-5482

The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art is located at the University of Texas at Austin, and is one of the largest university art museums in the nation. It’s devoted to exhibitions, collection galleries, administrative offices, and more

Marvel at Austin’s Art Galleries

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Canopy

Address: 916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 939-6665

Canopy is a community of artists, gallerists and creatives located on the east side of Austin that showcase their artwork at three buildings that have been converted into studios, galleries, and creative offices

 

Volcom Garden

Address: 1209 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 391-1754

This unique space is a gallery, creative hub, retail boutique, and live music venue that showcases some of the most eclectic artwork in the city

 

Yard Dog Art Gallery

Address: 1510 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 912-1613

This eccentric gallery has a unique vibe, showcasing contemporary American folk art readily available for purchase
 

Women & Their Work

Address: 1710 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 477-1064

This one-of-a-kind art gallery is a nonprofit visual and performing arts space that rotates exhibits of contemporary artworks created solely by women

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