Dynamisch und gemütlich, unverwechselbar texanisch, aber doch ein eigenständiges Wesen, verschmelzen in Austin Gegensätze und Widersprüche zu einem transportablen Ganzen. Die jüngsten Infusionen von Tech Dollars – plus das SXSW-Kulturfestival, das jeden März auftaucht – haben ein stetig wachsendes Publikum geschaffen, das nach Cafés der dritten Dritte Kaffeewelle, James Beard Award-ausgezeichneten Restaurants und eleganten Boutiquehotels hungert, aber die Barbecue-Hotspots, Live-Musik-Bars, Taco-Trucks und Cowboy-Stiefel-Emporien der Stadt zeugen von lokalem Stolz. Von versteckten Schwimmlöchern und Hill Country-Verstecken bis hin zur südlichen Gastfreundschaft ist die Hauptstadt des Staats des einsamen Sterns) einen Besuch wert.
Summers in Austin can be sticky, while winters can be chilly, making September–November and March–May ideal times to visit. In these months, you can expect daytime temperatures to be pleasant enough for outdoor dining. The Austin calendar is full of fun festivals, such as SXSW in March, so be sure to check with the timing of any trip to be prepared for the larger crowds and inflated lodging that come with the festivities.
There are many great options to get around Texas's capital city, with one of the best being public transportation. The local transit system is made up of buses and light rail, run by Capital Metro. Centrally located areas of town, such as downtown and near the University of Austin are easily traversed by foot or bike. After all, much of the city is flat, and trails, such as those around Lady Bird Lake, are plenty.
Barbecue is an integral part of Austin, and visitors shouldn't miss this local specialty. (Non-meat eaters will do fine at the city's many plant-based restaurants.) Food tours may be the best way to navigate the complex ecosystem of local joints, which change every year. Standouts include The Salt Lick in nearby Driftwood, Franklin Barbecue, and Terry Black's Barbecue. Arrive early and be prepared for lines at the most popular joints.
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