Molly Moltzen

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Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's guide to everything you can do this weekend and this month—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend and This Month

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Austin may be hailed as a live music paradise—and it very much is—but the central Texas city bursts with oh so much more.

Things to Do in Austin This December: Pig Roast Days, Queer Country Nights, and Holiday Lights

Holiday Festivals

Thrillist's 'Holiday Festivals' showcases some of the best holiday-time festivals across the globe, detailing where they are located and when they run.

Holiday Festivals: Seasonal Celebrations to Visit Around the World

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While the Texas winter weather may not send shivers down your spine, the words, “holiday season,” certainly might.

Get Cheery and Bright at These Holiday Festivities in Austin

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Turkey itself, as well as the full cornucopia of sides, can step to the back, respectfully.

Where to Find Great Pie for the Holiday Season in Austin

Nightlife Guides

From live music to hidden karaoke bars, dance clubs, pop-up comedy shows, and everything in between, we’re highlighting the best things to do at night in your favorite cities.

Nightlife Guides: The Best Things to Do at Night Near You

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The stars at night shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, and the nightlife is just as stellar.

The Ultimate Guide to Austin Nightlife

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While Austin is known for its outdoorsy activities, its musical prowess, and nationally renown dining scene, there’s something else afoot.

Get In on the Fun: Trivia Nights, Comic Book Shops, Arcades, and More in Austin

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Traditions run as deep as the springs near Zilker Park.

Zilker Park Escapes Developers to Live On as Austin’s Natural Gem

Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

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Is your phone screen the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning?

Put the Phone Down and Try These Screen-Free Activities in Austin

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Star Tripping: Best Places to Travel for Stargazing

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As the famous song goes, “The stars at night are big and bright / Deep in the heart of Texas.”

Peer Into the Abyss with These Stellar Stargazing Spots in and Around Austin

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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Ah, Texas summers—a time when outdoor social gatherings in the blistering heat are tortuous.

Romance Novel-Style Horseback Riding and Other Summer Date Ideas in Austin

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With the Texas summer upon us, it can often seem the only solution to beating the heat is staying in the breeze radius of an AC unit.

Cool Off on Lady Bird Lake with Paddle Boards, Kayaks, and More Water-Worthy Vessels

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With the springtime sun shining, it’s the ideal time to stop by one of Austin’s fleeting pop-up markets.

The Best Pop-Up Markets in Austin for Finding Eclectic Treasures

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Austin may be known for its live music, but sometimes you just need to curl up in your own home for a “concert” experience with the sound of crackling vinyl.

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Latest Posts From Molly

Things to Do in Austin This December: Pig Roast Days, Queer Country Nights, and Holiday Lights

Plus, seasonal markets, pop-up bars, and ice sports.

Get Cheery and Bright at These Holiday Festivities in Austin

All might not be calm, but all is surely bright at holiday light displays, festivals, and more.

Where to Find Great Pie for the Holiday Season in Austin

From classic apple pie to savory meat pies and more, these are the best pie shops in Austin to order from this holiday season.

The Ultimate Guide to Austin Nightlife

From spirit-laden mezcalerías to legendary dance halls and dives, the Lone Star capital has everything you need to cut loose.

Get In on the Fun: Trivia Nights, Comic Book Shops, Arcades, and More in Austin

Flex your knowledge and test your gaming skills.

Zilker Park Escapes Developers to Live On as Austin’s Natural Gem

Thanks to community efforts, one of Austin’s most beloved public parks will be preserved.

Put the Phone Down and Try These Screen-Free Activities in Austin

Here’s what to do instead of staring into the blue-light glow of your phone screen.

Peer Into the Abyss with These Stellar Stargazing Spots in and Around Austin

From the darkest nooks in Austin to light pollution-free parks outside of the city, here’s where to gaze into the galaxy.

Romance Novel-Style Horseback Riding and Other Summer Date Ideas in Austin

Summer is heating up—and so will your love life with these hot date ideas.

Cool Off on Lady Bird Lake with Paddle Boards, Kayaks, and More Water-Worthy Vessels

Make a splash in Austin’s downtown reservoir.

The Best Pop-Up Markets in Austin for Finding Eclectic Treasures

Quirky Texas threads, hand-molded mugs, endless vintage goods—peep these Austin pop-up markets.

8 Great Record Stores in Austin for New and Vintage Vinyl

Austin’s best record stores will spin your head right round.