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We Austinites love to complain about South by Southwest (SXSW), as hordes of outsiders crowd our favorite taco trucks and music venues. But even the grumpiest amongst our kind have to marvel at just how far it has come since it kicked off back in 1987 as a little local music get-together. These days, it’s…

Folks come from all over the globe to sample Texas Barbecue, and Austin offers up some of the best examples of the art. BBQ joints such as Franklin, Terry Black’s and La Barbecue make headlines and fill bellies. Now, that’s great and all, but as hard as it may be to believe, we here in…

Provided a quarter inch of snow doesn’t stop our town dead in its tracks, January in Austin is a time when us locals would rather be indoors. Usually, this means we’ve got our five dogs wrapped around us while we strum our guitars, but sometimes the urge strikes us to go out into the bitter…

Five Things Austinites Do to (Pumpkin) Spice Up Their October! Fall ain’t exactly freezing in ATX much, but we still brave our semi-reliably slightly cooler than 100 degree weather with very cool events! Here are five things we like to do around here while we wait for our version of jacket weather:   1. Not…

5 Things Austinites do to Welcome Fall in September! Sure, it might still be stiflingly hot, but September in Texas still fills us with hope that jacket weather is just around the corner. Since there’s still some summer left in the tank around these parts, we figure we’d better keep the party rolling along. Here…

If you make a habit of interacting with the locals here in Austin, you’ll probably hear many differing opinions on just how good a job we’ve collectively been doing Keeping Austin Weird. As Matthew McConaughey himself said about Austin, “”The landscape has changed, but I hope [Keeping it Weird] doesn’t change. It’s a cool spot. Hopefully it stays that way.” And here at Twisted Texas Tour, we don’t lend a second of our time to any naysayers! Austin is still quite weird, and here’s 5 reasons why!   The Live Music Capital of the Weird, er… World!  Yes, we still consider ourselves as the Live Music Capital of the World, and will continue to do so long after Willie Nelson strums his last chord… which apparently won’t be any time soon! I mean, sure: Many places all over the US…

Like our little armadillo friends crawling out of their winter burrows, eyes squinting at the bright springtime sun, Austinites are desperate to shake off our cabin fever. Here are five ways we like to leave the stale air of our homes in April, and find new adventures in Austin:   Sometimes You Just Need a…

March in Austin is one of the biggest months of the year. Not only is it warming up again, we have SXSW and the Moto Grand Prix. Since St. Patty’s Day isn’t the only tour de force for our grand city, here are some other ideas to sprinkle into your itinerary.   Sips & Sounds Summer Festival Austinites celebrate the coming of spring with this lively two-day music festival. The acts are spread across multiple stages, with each offering unique listening experiences. Between getting down and groovy make sure to enjoy some of the best food and drink Austin has to offer.    Rodeo Austin It wouldn’t be Texas without a world-class rodeo! Austin’s own bronco-bustin’ affair kicks off right around when SXSW is wrapping up. Head on over to the Travis County Expo Center starting March 14th for 15…

Austin is a true lover’s destination, not just in February. But just for Valentine’s Day (it’s on a Saturday y’all!), here’s our list of things to do that are a little outside the box for your special sweetheart.   Mansion? Yes, Please!  Ever wonder what it’d be like to wander the grounds of your fancy mansion? Well, here’s your chance to live like the well-heeled and the hoity-toity. At Commodore Perry Estate, you’ll be surrounded by romantic European architecture while enjoying an elegant and intimate dinner made just for two.   Get a Little Hands-On Couples wishing to get a little creative can tap into their artsy side by booking a private date night at Cherrywood Treehouse Art Studio. Contact Rachel to set aside some time for you and your special someone at this Austin original.   Take their Breath…

5 last minute Ideas to Celebrate this Holiday Season   An Oldie But a Goodie: Mozarts Coffee Roasters  Mozarts has been around since 2010, and is an Austin Holiday Staple. Even if you’ve been to the light show before, grabbing a hot cocoa and a scrumptious treat is always a good time. If you’re new to town, remember to wrap up! Mozarts is on the water and even with the multitude of heat lamps, it can still get chilly. Book your tickets here for some nighttime snuggles and lightshow.    Festival of Lights The festival of Lights in Zilker Park has gotten bigger and bigger every year. While Austinites have to forgo their beloved park for this amazing festival, it’s worth it. Plus, locals can see the lights all the way from the 360 bridge! Make sure you book here…