NeighborhoodsThings to Do in East Austin: The Local Guide
East Austin is still where the city eats its best tacos, hears its most honest music and argues most openly about what Austin owes its own history.
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NeighborhoodsBest Bars in East Austin Worth Exploring
East of I-35, the nightlife is sorted less by name than by type of room, and knowing which one you want saves a bad evening.
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The taquerias, the murals, and the tension of a neighborhood that used to be affordable and now mostly isn't.
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From the limestone creek bed of the Barton Creek Greenbelt to the granite summit of Enchanted Rock, the best hikes near Austin run from a fifteen-minute neighborhood walk to a full day trip, and the trick is knowing which is which before the heat decides for you.
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Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in Austin This Week
- Live music at a South Congress institutionThu–Sun · all ages welcome
- Farmers market in East AustinSaturday morning · rain or shine
- Gallery opening downtownFriday evening · free
- Sunset hike near AustinAny clear evening this week
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats · reserve ahead
- Neighborhood street fair in Hyde ParkSunday · family-friendly
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