The Blog

Getting around Austin explained: every way from Austin-Bergstrom airport into the city, how CapMetro fares work, and when you need a car.

A weekend in Austin, hour by hour: Downtown and Sixth Street on Friday, the Capitol and South Congress on Saturday, Barton Springs on Sunday.

Moving to Austin? Compare Downtown, South Congress, Sixth Street and Rainey Street, then get transit, weather hazards and Texas move-in steps.

The best time to visit Austin is spring or fall. NWS climate normals by season, plus flood, heat and winter risks and when SXSW fills the city.

Day trips from Austin ranked by how much a day each is worth: Fredericksburg, Gruene, Johnson City and Dripping Springs, with drive times and meals.

A plain guide to eight Austin neighborhoods, from Downtown and South Congress to East Austin and Zilker: what each is like and what to do there.

Plan Thanksgiving in Austin: turkey trots, take-home dinners, ways to volunteer, the Zilker tree lighting and what is open or closed on the day.

Where to eat in Austin for the local classics: 12 verified spots for breakfast tacos, Texas brisket, queso and Tex-Mex, with what to order at each.

Free things to do in Austin, checked against official sites: Capitol tours, the bat bridge, Zilker Park, free museums and when Barton Springs is free.

Things to do in Austin with kids, sorted by age: 11 verified picks from the Capitol to Barton Springs, plus parking, lunch and a full-day route.

The best things to do in Austin: the Capitol, the bat bridge, Barton Springs, Zilker Park and 8 more local picks, each with time needed and a tip.

Annual events in Austin month by month: Free Week, SXSW, Rodeo Austin, ABC Kite Fest, ACL Fest, the F1 Grand Prix, Trail of Lights and more.