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Experience Austin Beyond ACL Fest: A Local’s Guide to the Best Things To Do If you are traveling to Austin for ACL Fest, you have probably already heard the usual recommendations. Visit South Congress.Take a photo at the “I Love You So Much” mural.Spend an afternoon at Barton Springs.Explore Zilker Park. While these iconic Austin […]

Things to Do in Austin in August August is one of the best times to experience everything Austin has to offer. While temperatures remain warm, the city is buzzing with festivals, live music, outdoor adventures, family attractions, and unforgettable experiences before the transition into fall. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, searching for family friendly […]

The Best Summer Gift Ideas in Austin: Give the Gift of Adventure This July Summer is all about making memories. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, thanking a teacher, surprising someone “just because,” or getting a head start on holiday shopping, experiences make some of the best gifts you can give. Instead of another item that […]

Cedar Park is one of the most underrated cities in the entire Austin area. Sitting just north of Austin at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, it combines easy access to Lake Travis, a charming downtown, a thriving food scene, world-class entertainment at the H-E-B Center, excellent parks and trails, and some of the […]

By Rebecca · Local Austin Expert · Updated July 2026 · Austin City Limits Music Festival turns 25 in 2026 and the city is celebrating accordingly. Two weekends. Nine stages. Over 100 performances. Charli XCX, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, RUFUS DU SOL, Skrillex, Kings of Leon, and The XX headlining across two of the best […]

Every October, Austin City Limits Music Festival takes over Zilker Park for two of the biggest weekends of the year in this city. Whether you’re a local heading down for a single day or flying in for the full experience, here’s everything you need to plan your ACL Festival weekend in 2026, plus the best […]