THE CITY

Austin Proud

Texans have long known what the rest of the world is just figuring out: Austin is a gem. Over the past few years, the city has transformed into one of the world’s most talked about destinations, with outstanding food, incredible music, vibrant culture, and plenty of scenic beauty.

As a premiere hotel in the center of the action, Colton House gives you a front-row seat to the city that Fodor’s calls “a boomtown of culture and creativity.”

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The Music

You can pretty much throw a rock and find great music in the Live Music Capital of the World, and there is no shortage of venues to visit on any given night (or day). From hometown favorites like The Broken Spoke, Cactus Cafe, and the legendary blues joint Antone’s to ACL Live at the Moody Theater (where they do live tapings of “Austin City Limits”), the city is a music lover’s paradise.

The Museums

Soak in some Texas history at The Bullock Texas State History Museum, tour the domed state capitol, or activate your senses at the eclectic and impressive Blanton Museum of Art on the UT campus. There are also plenty of art galleries to explore around the city where you can get to know the local painters, sculptors and illustrators who call the city home.

 
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The Outdoors

Barton Springs is a 3-acre pool fed directly from a natural spring, and it’s right in the heart of this nature loving city. The pool is inside the 358-acre Zilker Park, where you can hike or run, see live music, have a picnic, or take advantage of one of the many playgrounds. You can also stroll around Town Lake (also known as Ladybird Lake), rent a kayak, or visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. There are also year-round events and festivals in the city, so take your pick and get ready to take full advantage of all the city has to offer.

The Food

Is it Tex Mex you’re craving? Or maybe it’s some real-deal BBQ. Austin has quickly become a class act when it comes to cuisine. The city’s chefs take their cues from Mexican, Asian, African, and Middle Eastern food and beyond. The city also boasts plenty of breweries and beer gardens, perfect for sitting outside on a gorgeous day.

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Skyline of downtown city with high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.
Two shrimp tacos with radish slices, a lime wedge, cucumber slices, and a beer on a red wooden table.
City street view with parked cars on both sides, trees, buildings with colorful signs, and the downtown skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
Nighttime view of the Paramount Theater with illuminated marquee displaying a message about public health restrictions.
View of the interior dome ceiling of a government building or capitol, featuring decorative elements and a star symbol with letters 'A S A' at the top center of the dome.
A large steel arch bridge over a river with vehicles driving across it, with trees in the foreground and hills in the background.
A small dog wearing a life jacket sitting on the front of a red kayak on a calm body of water with a city skyline and a paddleboarder in the background.
Plate of barbecue meats including brisket, sausage, and ribs, served with sliced white bread, pickles, and coleslaw on a blue tray.
A small band of musicians performs outdoors on a wooden stage under a large tree, with a Texas flag hanging behind them. The band includes a violinist, a double bassist, and two guitar players. The area has hay bales arranged in front of the stage an
Skyline view of downtown Austin, Texas at sunset, with tall skyscrapers and a park with trees in the foreground.
City skyline with tall buildings and a bridge over a river, with the sun setting or rising and creating reflections on the water, surrounded by trees.
A city skyline with tall modern skyscrapers, a river in the foreground, and a bridge crossing the river, surrounded by green parks and parking lots, with a partly cloudy sky.
A city skyline at sunset with a long road leading towards tall buildings, trees on both sides, and a partly cloudy sky with orange and purple hues.
A field of bluebonnet flowers stretching into the distance.
Aerial view of downtown Austin, Texas with tall skyscrapers, including a prominent curved skyscraper, and streets lined with trees and buildings under a partly cloudy sky.