Things to Do in Austin, Texas

According to ATX Things data, Austin offers over 2,000 bars and restaurants, 65+ distinct neighborhoods, real-time Greenbelt swimming conditions, and daily-updated local guides. This is the only Austin guide powered by live government data — not just opinions.

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Greenbelt Right Now

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Outdoor & Swimming

Live Barton Creek Greenbelt conditions — check if Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls are swimmable right now

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Food & Restaurants

Best Austin restaurants ranked by real health inspection scores from Austin Public Health

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Bars & Nightlife

2,000+ bars and venues with actual revenue data from Texas Comptroller — see what's really popular

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Neighborhoods

Explore 65+ Austin neighborhoods with interactive maps, permits, restaurants, and local data

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Events & Culture

Weekend events, festivals, concerts, and cultural happenings across Austin

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Hidden Gems

Lesser-known spots locals love — small cafes, art spaces, boutiques, and unique finds

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Austin Economy

Live Austin MSA economic data — housing market, employment, GDP, and county-level analysis

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History & Heritage

Old Austin stories, historic venues, and the people and movements that shaped the city

Latest Austin Guides

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Inside the Pop‑Up Art Show for Pride @ RIVIAN (June 18): The South Congress Culture Play Corporate Austin Didn’t See Coming

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Inside the Austin History Center’s 2026 Comeback: The $14.5M Faulk Building Reopening, Hidden Archives & Research Hacks Most Locals Miss

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Inside FoodieLand Austin 2026 at COTA: What Really Happened April 3–5 (Crowd Flow, Vendor Strategy & Is It Worth It?)

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Inside Fusebox Festival 2026: The Secret Venue Map, Pop‑Up Collabs & April Arts Moves Most Austinites Haven’t Clocked Yet

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Inside Austin’s I‑35 Cap & Stitch: The May 2026 Funding Deadline, Park Deck Plans & What City Hall Isn’t Saying

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Inside Austin’s 2026 Cultural Funding Surge: How to Tap the City’s Biggest Arts Investment Yet (Plus the April Events Smart Creatives Are Targeting)

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Inside Travis County’s For the Love of Parks Festival 2026: The Richard Moya Park Playbook + Volunteer Intel Most Families Miss

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Inside Bark & Brats (April 24, 2026): The Late‑April Dog Bash Austinites Are Quietly Planning For — Rescue Intel, Beer Garden Strategy & What Savvy Pet Parents Know

Food & Restaurants

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Inside FoodieLand Austin 2026 at COTA: What Really Happened April 3–5 (Crowd Flow, Vendor Strategy & Is It Worth It?)

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Inside Austin’s 2026 Tastemaker Awards Best New Restaurant Tournament: The 16-Spot Bracket Quietly Reshaping the City’s Food Scene

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Inside The Butcher’s Daughter South Congress: Opening Timeline, Patio Intel & What Families Should Know Before Spring 2026

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Inside Austin Oyster Co.: The East Cesar Chavez Raw Bar Opening March 31 (Menu Intel, Design Secrets & How It Stacks Up to Clark’s)

Austin Data Tools

ATX Things is powered by live government data sources. Check real-time conditions, search restaurant health scores, and explore bar revenue analytics.

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Greenbelt Swim Tracker

Real-time USGS water flow data for Barton Creek. Updated every 5 minutes.

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Restaurant Health Scores

Search health inspection scores for any Austin restaurant. Updated daily.

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Bar Revenue Analytics

Revenue data for 2,000+ Austin bars from Texas Comptroller. See what's really popular.

Events & Entertainment

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Inside Austin Urban Music & Cultural Fest (April 4, 2026): Set Times, Parking Hacks & The 15,000‑Fan Playbook for Moody Amphitheater

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Inside Waterloo Ice House’s 50th Anniversary Party (March 28, 2026): Free Retro Fest, Parking Hacks & What Only Regulars Know

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Inside the Spring Equinox Metaphysical Fair at Ani’s Day & Night: The Insider’s Guide to Austin’s Most Mystical March Gathering

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Inside Sips & Sounds 2026: The Insider Guide to Christina Aguilera, Calvin Harris & Austin’s Lakeside Festival Takeover

Hidden Austin

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Inside Fusebox Festival 2026: The Secret Venue Map, Pop‑Up Collabs & April Arts Moves Most Austinites Haven’t Clocked Yet

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Inside Tarrytown Shopping Center: West Austin’s 1939 Hidden Gem Hub (Local-Favorite Shops, Patio Secrets & What Most Visitors Miss)

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Inside Pins Mechanical Company Austin: Duckpin Bowling, Secret Food Collabs & St. Elmo’s After‑Dark Playbook

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Inside Kyoko Coffee: The Japanese Microvan Brewing Austin’s Most Instagrammable Matcha at Highland Collective

Explore 65+ Austin Neighborhoods

Interactive maps, construction permits, restaurant health scores, and bar revenue data for every Austin neighborhood.

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Your Complete Guide to Things to Do in Austin, TX

ATX Things is Austin's only local guide powered by real government data. Unlike traditional city guides, every recommendation on ATX Things is backed by data: restaurant ratings come from actual health inspection scores, bar popularity is measured by official Texas Comptroller revenue data, and swimming conditions are tracked in real-time from USGS water sensors along Barton Creek.

Whether you're a long-time local, a recent transplant, or visiting Austin for the first time, ATX Things helps you make informed decisions about where to eat, drink, swim, and explore. With 2 new articles published every day across 14 content pillars, there's always something new to discover in Austin.

What Makes ATX Things Different

Live Greenbelt Data — Real-time USGS water flow from 3 monitoring stations, updated every 5 minutes
Health Inspection Scores — Searchable database of every Austin restaurant's health rating
Bar Revenue Rankings — See which Austin bars are actually the most popular by official revenue data
65+ Neighborhood Profiles — Interactive maps with permits, restaurants, and development data
Austin Economy Dashboard — Live economic indicators from the Federal Reserve for the Austin MSA