Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, with barbecue, tacos and breweries all over town and spring-fed swimming holes just outside it. Spring and fall are best; summers are brutally hot.
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Best: March, April, May, June, October, November, December
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How long to stay
3–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 3h from the US East Coast, 9.5h from Europe, 18.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Book popular barbecue spots by arriving early or ordering ahead; many sell out by early afternoon.
- SXSW (March) and ACL (October) change hotel prices dramatically; check dates.
- Barton Springs is closed Thursdays for cleaning.
Plan a trip to Austin
Pick your dates and Offdays builds a day-by-day itinerary from Austin's best places.
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