History of Austin

History of Austin's most famous hotels from the boutique to the iconic History of Austin's most famous hotels from the boutique to the iconic By Shelley Bueche

4.11.18  |  12:05 pm

Since it was founded in 1837, Austin has been as destination for travelers from Texas and beyond. In the early ...

West Texas Adventures

Beyond Marfa: 3 adventures to celebrate the epic spirit of West Texas Beyond Marfa: 3 adventures to celebrate the epic spirit of West Texas By Hannah Phillips

11.28.17  |  2:33 pm

If the Blanton’s newest exhibition, Photography and the American Road Trip, has you itching to hit the highway, look ...

SoCo Staycation

An Austinite's guide to the ultimate South Congress staycation An Austinite's guide to the ultimate South Congress staycation By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne

7.26.17  |  1:33 pm

With all of Austin's hot restaurants and cool hotels, do you ever wish you were a tourist in your ...

Sips on SoCo

Far-out patio and bar opens at legendary Austin Motel Far-out patio and bar opens at legendary Austin Motel By Nicole Raney

4.26.17  |  11:07 am

A fresh option for outdoor sips is now open on South Congress. Austin Motel hosts the grand opening of its ...

Make Your Reservation

Iconic Austin Motel reopens on South Congress with far-out upgrades Iconic Austin Motel reopens on South Congress with far-out upgrades By Nicole Raney

3.21.17  |  9:26 am

The iconic Austin Motel debuted a new-and-improved look during SXSW 2017, under the guidance of a celebrated Austin hotel group ...

Hotel Boom

Austin boutique hotel expands on South Congress corridor Austin boutique hotel expands on South Congress corridor By Nicole Raney

1.3.17  |  10:10 am

Things are changing along South Congress Avenue. While the iconic Austin neighborhood has always been a magnet for visitors, even ...

Shocking Shutters

30 restaurant closures that shocked Austin in 2016 30 restaurant closures that shocked Austin in 2016 By Nicole Raney

12.28.16  |  11:00 am

It's been another unpredictable year for Austin restaurants — for every opening, it seems we've encountered a surprising shutter ...

South Congress Closure

Favorite South Congress restaurant announces closing date Favorite South Congress restaurant announces closing date By Nicole Raney

9.13.16  |  4:19 pm

Austin is losing one of its kitschiest dining destinations. South Congress staple Snack Bar will close at the end of ...

Hot Headlines

New restaurants and Austin Tastemakers dominate the week's top stories New restaurants and Austin Tastemakers dominate the week's top stories By Nicole Raney

5.21.16  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: Culinary stars and new restaurant openings lead this round of top stories. Read on for more of ...

SoCo Shuffle

Iconic Austin Motel scooped up by legendary hotelier Iconic Austin Motel scooped up by legendary hotelier By Nicole Raney

5.17.16  |  2:27 pm

A new age has dawned on South Congress: Ownership of the legendary Austin Motel transferred hands Monday. As a result ...