It\u2019s no secret that Austin has become a bit of a cultural hub in recent\nyears. While Texas might be seen as the\nhome of cowboys and the best place for some good Tex Mex, it\u2019s now a thriving\narts hub for those who want to join in\nsome festival fun and enjoy the creative scene. If you\u2019re planning a vacation\nbased solely on enjoying their art scene,\nthen here are some of the best attractions and festivals to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Limits Music Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Based in Austin\u2019s Zilker Park, Austin City Limits Music Festival<\/a> is increasing\nwith popularity every single year, andshows\nspan over two weekends instead of just the one it started outon. Previous years have seen eight stages\nwith around 150 bands performing at this colossal event. If music simply isn\u2019t enough culture for you, then\nyou\u2019ll find art projects, local projects and pop-up food stalls around this\nno-longer-small festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin Art Garage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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This little art gallery was designed to showcase the best new artists on the black and give back to them by selling their art to Austin\u2019s enthusiastic arts community. Buying artwork from Austin Art Garage offers the opportunity to buy artists\u2019 work before they make the big-time  – and their artwork might become a little out of your budget. Even their website is a sight for sore eyes<\/a>, allowing you to look at the vibrant artists\u2019 work and their latest projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moontower Comedy Festival <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Culture in the evening doesn\u2019t necessarily have to involve the ballet or a piece of performance art. This festival is relatively new but has coasted on the wave of Austin\u2019s enthusiasm for performance. It\u2019s a short but densely-packed festival<\/a> which occurs over three days in April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Arts Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the best work from emerging artists comes from universities showcasing their students\u2019 hard work. This space creates a center for exhibitions and research for students who are active in the university\u2019s creative community. Don\u2019t be mistaken though, this isn\u2019t just one large interactive space \u2013 it\u2019s actually composed of five galleries and actually showcases renowned artists as well as artwork by those studying at the university.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art\non 5th <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This gallery mostly showcases contemporary and modern art, but it also\nprides itself on making its artwork accessible to the Austin community. They\ntry to showcase multiple artists at a time and have exciting unique, one-off exhibits to keep people coming back for\nmore. It\u2019s undergone a recent refurb in recent years, which means you\u2019ll be\nwalking into a gallery with a breezy\nmodern feel, containing some of the most unique\nartwork in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive and stay in style<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re only visiting for a short time and need your travel arrangements to be swift and tailored to your timings, then last minute flights to Austin Texas<\/a> needn\u2019t be inconvenient and badly-timed if you book with a chartered flight service. You can forget about check-in times, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding where to stay, you could lounge at the Rosewood Mansion and\nTurtle Creek, The Joule, or The Inn at Dos Brisas. Staying in these\naccommodations means top service and beautiful d\u00e9cor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin really is an art and\ndesign-lovers paradise. Its location also means it makes for a sunny vacation\nlocation, too. Whether you grab a beer and join the crowds at the festivals or\nspend your days gazing at artwork you\u2019ll\ncertainly have your work cut out trying to visit everything this marvelous city\nhas to offer. <\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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