Austinites! We can not believe it, but there are officially 101,000 of you following along with us as we explore and live in the beautiful, vibrant city of Austin, Texas! So in true 101 fashion, we’ve rounded up 101 things we love about Austin!
Updated April 2025
101 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT AUSTIN
To celebrate the community and life the flows through Austin, we're sharing 101 things that make Austin the extraordinary place we call home! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, time-honored traditions to emerging cultural movements, these are the experiences, places, people, and quirks that create Austin's unmistakable magic. Whether you're a born-and-raised local or a recent transplant, this love letter to our city captures the essence of what makes the capital of Texas so undeniably special!
1. De Nada margs (only 1 though)
2. Zilker Park on a sunny day
3. The 'I love you so much' mural
4. Swims at Barton Springs
5. The OG Juiceland + TacoDeli
6. The energized vibe of the city
7. Live music on every corner
8. The bats under Congress Bridge
9. Alamo Drafthouse movie nights
10. Tito’s in your Topo
11. Frozen margs at Matt’s El Rancho
12. The vibes at Garage bar
13. Hiking up Mount Bonnell to see the sunset
14. A coffee from Cosmic
15. Water sports on Lady Bird Lake
16. Cheering on the Texas Longhorns with fellow Austinties
17. Shopping local on South Congress
18. The whole east side’s vibe
19. Live shows at Moody Amphitheater
20. The politeness of the people
21. Lake days + Ski Shores
22. The Drag’s chaotic charm
23. Austin many, many murals
24. Rainey Street & it's famous bungalow bars
25. Being weird (and proud of it)
26. Early morning pastry & cup of tea on Mozart's dock
27. Craft coffee at Radio
28. Endless run clubs
29. A good old scoop from Amy’s
30. Two-Stepping at White Horse
31. Never running out of secret speakeasies to find
32. Ranch 616 fire in the hole shots
33. Sunsets over the Hill Country views
34. Ringing in holiday cheer at the Zilker Tree
35. Eeyore’s Birthday Party
36. Home of Austin EastCiders
37. Outdoor movie nights at Mozarts
38. Burnt ends from Terry Black’s
39. Rainbow crosswalks on 4th Street
40. Cherishing local businesses + makers
41. The endless supply of global cuisines
42. Spotting a longhorn on a Sunday drive
43. Austin’s vintage shops
44. DJ sets at The Concourse Project
45. Saying “y’all” like it's punctuation
46. Proximity to roadtrip-able destinations in the Hill Country
47. Hike and bike trails galore
48. South Congress Hotel lobby hangs
49. Catching a secret show at Hotel Vegas
50. Spring wildflowers on the greenbelt
51. Mezcal flights at Suerte
52. Boatrides at sunset
53. Two-Stepping at Broken Spoke
54. Saturday AM at the Desnudo Coffee Truck
55. Kayaking on a beautiful day
56. Watching storms roll in over the hills
57. Having a slow morning at Vintage Books & Wine
58. Live music always available
59. That first sip of beer at a local brewery
60. Chill weekends on Lake Travis
61. Finding new favorite artists at ACL
62. Getting caught in a random downpour
63. Playing arcade games at Cidercade
64. Chilling on any one of the incredible patios in ATX at sunset
65. Walks in Clarksville
66. Brunch at Josephine House
67. Grabbing drinks on a rooftop
68. The mix of nature + city
69. All the dog-friendly spots with patios
70. The mezcal bar at Whisler’s
71. Seeing all the vintage signs at Sign Bar
72. Catching a show at Joe Rogan’s comedy club
73. Georgetown day trips
74. Fireworks over Auditorium Shores
75. Cheering on runners at the Austin Marathon
76. Watching Austin FC soccer
77. The indie movie crowd at AFS Cinema
78. Paella on the Patio at Rosie’s
79. Grabbing a churro from Churro Co.
80. The climate / beautiful weather
81. Exploring the Cathedral of Junk
82. Rockstar bagels after a night out
83. Being apart of a community-centric city
84. Day dates on South 1st
85. Steak night at The Betty
86. Hot cider & escaping to a pumpkin patch
87. The chaotic fun & festivity of SXSW
88. Midnight tacos from Las Trancas
89. Greenbelt hikes
90. The original Whole Foods on Lamar
