It’s no secret that Austin has become a bit of a cultural hub in recent years. While Texas might be seen as the home of cowboys and the best place for some good Tex Mex, it’s now a thriving arts hub for those who want to join in some festival fun and enjoy the creative scene. If you’re planning a vacation based solely on enjoying their art scene, then here are some of the best attractions and festivals to visit.
City Limits Music Festival
Based in Austin’s Zilker Park, Austin City Limits Music Festival is increasing with popularity every single year, andshows span over two weekends instead of just the one it started outon. Previous years have seen eight stages with around 150 bands performing at this colossal event. If music simply isn’t enough culture for you, then you’ll find art projects, local projects and pop-up food stalls around this no-longer-small festival.
Austin Art Garage
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’s enthusiastic arts community. Buying artwork from Austin Art Garage offers the opportunity to buy artists’ 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, allowing you to look at the vibrant artists’ work and their latest projects.
Moontower Comedy Festival
Culture in the evening doesn’t 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’s enthusiasm for performance. It’s a short but densely-packed festival which occurs over three days in April.
Visual Arts Center
Some of the best work from emerging artists comes from universities showcasing their students’ hard work. This space creates a center for exhibitions and research for students who are active in the university’s creative community. Don’t be mistaken though, this isn’t just one large interactive space – it’s actually composed of five galleries and actually showcases renowned artists as well as artwork by those studying at the university.
Art on 5th
This gallery mostly showcases contemporary and modern art, but it also prides itself on making its artwork accessible to the Austin community. They try to showcase multiple artists at a time and have exciting unique, one-off exhibits to keep people coming back for more. It’s undergone a recent refurb in recent years, which means you’ll be walking into a gallery with a breezy modern feel, containing some of the most unique artwork in the world.
Arrive and stay in style
If you’re 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 needn’t be inconvenient and badly-timed if you book with a chartered flight service. You can forget about check-in times, too.
Regarding where to stay, you could lounge at the Rosewood Mansion and Turtle Creek, The Joule, or The Inn at Dos Brisas. Staying in these accommodations means top service and beautiful décor.
Austin really is an art and design-lovers paradise. Its location also means it makes for a sunny vacation location, too. Whether you grab a beer and join the crowds at the festivals or spend your days gazing at artwork you’ll certainly have your work cut out trying to visit everything this marvelous city has to offer.
