The Day and Night of Austin

In Austin, outdoor activities are a staple part of the everyday routine. The city has a great amount of green space, rivers, and a warm climate that make outdoor activities perfect. Thanks to the long summer season that Texas has to offer, locations like Barton Springs Pool, the trail around Lady Bird Lake, and the many swimming holes, hiking trails, and bike routes make the outdoors a go-to for locals and visitors alike. Outdoor activities can be an escape from everyday work life. Whether it’s kayaking at sunrise, biking the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, or watching the bat colony emerge under the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk, the pace is active, social, and distinctly Austin.

On the music front, Austin truly lives up to its “Live Music Capital of the World” name. The amazing music scene in Austin spreads from huge festivals to year-round shows to smaller live music venues. Events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park and South by Southwest (SXSW) create such a diverse and world-class talent circle that someone new to Austin should definitely add to their bucket list. Austin is also known for a never-ending outlet for live music. No matter the day, finding a show or live music venue in Austin should never be a challenge for an Austin resident.

Art and culture are also thriving in Austin. With everything from galleries and street murals to pop-up installations and museum exhibits. The city has an art scene that spans to reach everyone's niche. You should never feel lost finding something to go see in Austin, because Austin is a diverse melting pot that aims to make a culture for everyone. Whether you’re wandering East Austin’s studio-spaces, checking out public-art murals along South Congress, or attending a late-night opening, the arts provide a rich, alternative dimension to Austin’s nightlife.