Ichiban Sushi
One of my longtime sushi picks — relaxed, unfussy, and a North Austin favorite.
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My ATX Gems
The places, events, food, swimming holes, festivals and Texas day trips I keep coming back to.
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Komé
Japanese comfort food and sushi in a warm neighborhood setting.
Visit Website →Paprika ATX
Small menu, serious tacos, and one of the best quick food stops in town.
Visit Website →The Brewtorium
A true neighborhood hangout for local beer, food, markets and community events.
Visit Website →Primos on the Patio at Hotel Vegas
Sunday cumbia, Hip Tejano, tacos and patio energy — very Austin.
Visit Website →Only in Austin
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Old Austin weirdness in the best way — family-owned and delightfully nostalgic.
Visit Website →Barton Springs Pool
The essential Austin swim: cold spring water, big lawns and a city ritual that never gets old.
Visit Website →Deep Eddy Pool
Historic, spring-fed and beautifully simple — another classic Austin swim.
Visit Website →Zilker Botanical Garden
A quiet pocket of Austin with gardens, koi ponds, trails and plenty of room to wander.
Visit Website →North Loop Signs
A longtime Austin small business for signs, banners, printing and real estate signage.
Visit Website →Austin Pets Alive! Thrift
Great secondhand finds with proceeds supporting Austin Pets Alive! programs.
Visit Website →Austin FC — Verde Games
Match day at Q2 Stadium: Verde, songs, supporters and one of Austin’s best newer traditions.
Visit Website →Festivals & Culture
HONK!TX
Free street-band joy: brass, dancing, neighborhoods and community energy.
Visit Website →SXSW
Austin at full volume — music, film, technology, ideas and people from everywhere.
Visit Website →Texas Tribune Festival
Big ideas, Texas politics and thoughtful conversations in downtown Austin.
Visit Website →Austin Film Festival
For people who love film, writers and the craft behind the story.
Visit Website →Hot Summer Nights
Free music across the Red River Cultural District during the hottest part of summer.
Visit Website →Austin Studio Tour
A free citywide weekend of studios, artists, galleries and creative spaces.
Visit Website →Get Out of Town
Elgin Sip, Shop & Stroll
An easy Central Texas escape with local shops, food, wine and historic downtown Elgin.
Visit Website →Fredericksburg Peaches & Wildflowers
A Hill Country day trip for seasonal peaches, roadside stands, flowers and scenic drives.
Visit Website →Sweet Berry Farm
Seasonal fruit picking, flowers, pumpkins and a great family day trip.
Visit Website →Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
Animals, rides, fruit picking and lots of room for kids to burn energy in Georgetown.
Visit Website →Dinosaur Valley State Park
Walk in real dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River near Glen Rose.
Visit Website →Sherwood Forest Faire
Jousting, costumes, music, artisans and full-on medieval fun east of Austin.
Visit Website →McDade Watermelon Festival
Small-town Texas summer tradition with watermelon and community at the center.
Visit Website →These are personal recommendations from ACL Properties. Links go to the venue, event or organization website for current hours, dates, tickets and visitor information.