5 REASONS T O VISIT AUSTIN

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1 It’s food truck central ntral

These genius mobile kitchens set up shop on just about every neighbourhood corner with more than 1000 in operation. Some even beat out fixed eateries on best restaurant lists, like Thai Kun’s street food and Micklethwait Craft Meats, which dishes up BBQ.

It’s where they filmed 2 Friday Night Lights series

If you loved the American TV drama series, make a stop at Alamo Freeze on Manor Road where the Taylor family snacked on soft serves. Get your honky-tonk fix at the Broken Spoke, a touristy dance hall that heart-throb Tim Riggins frequented.

3 Lady Bird Lake is gorgeous

Grab a bike and pedal the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-bike Hike and B Trail alongside a calm reservoir of water – it’s one of the oldest urban paths in Texas. Several companies also offer standup paddleboard yoga classes, kayaking and river cruising.

4 It’s a walking city

Austin was ranked the second most walkable walka place in Texas outside of downtown Dallas. There are dozens of great walking tours to choose from – look up Jason Weems at Austin Detours, a tour guide with an infectious love for his city.

5 Live music rocks here!

It’s everywhere h – even in i supermarkets kt like lik Whole Wh l Foods and Central Market. Visit during the South by Southwest festival next March when emerging artists take to stages around town – Katy Perry and Amy Winehouse were once hopeful performers here.