Destination Spotlight: Austin, TX

Destination Spotlight: Austin, Texas

Ashleigh and Christopher dive into all the reasons why they love visiting Austin, Texas, from the music scene to the food trucks to outdoor spots like Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake.

Introducing Austin

The hosts reminisce about their first cheap flight to Austin in February 2020 and how they quickly fell in love with the city. They've returned many times since.

Top Attractions

Some of their favorite things to do in Austin include:

• Texas State Capitol
• Austin Public Library
• South Congress area for shopping and murals
• Yeti Flagship Store
• LBJ Presidential Library
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool
• Mount Bonnell hike
• Lady Bird Lake for paddling
• Bats under South Congress Bridge

The city is also a great home base for visiting the Texas Hill Country wineries, San Antonio, and other surrounding areas.

Live Music Scene

Christopher talks about Austin's famous live music venues, including Austin City Limits, 6th Street, Antone's, and his personal favorite Rainey Street historic district.

Food Trucks and Barbecue

Ashleigh highlights Austin's incredible food scene, from the barbecue joints like Terry Black's to the fusion flavors at Loro to the breakfast taco trucks all over town.

Tips for Visiting

Some of their tips for getting the most out of an Austin trip include looking at vacation rentals, relying on rideshares or scooter rentals for transportation, and sampling from the variety of restaurants through small plates and food tours.