city · United States
Austin
Attractions
Day TripFree
San Antonio — the Alamo, the River Walk, and Five Missions
80 miles down I-35, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Texas's most-visited historic landmark
Downtown San Antonio
ActivityBudget
Austin's Live Music Scene — Beyond the Festival Stage
Officially named "Live Music Capital of the World" in 1991 — and the small clubs that earned it long before that
South Austin
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
DiningMid-range
Austin BBQ Beyond Franklin — Three Real Alternatives
Michelin recognition, no 4-hour line, and locals will tell you these are just as good
East / South Austin
DiningMid-range
Franklin Barbecue — the Line, Explained
A James Beard Award and an Obama endorsement, guarded by a 4-5 hour wait that starts before sunrise
East Austin
