Daily Archives: July 30, 2026

10 Things to Do in Austin, Texas: Bats, Barton Springs, and Real BBQ (2026)

Austin surprised us. We flew in expecting good barbecue and live music, and we left already planning the next trip, because this city stacks free swimming holes, a million plus bats, and some of the best food in Texas into one very walkable, very friendly package. We based ourselves downtown, spent our days bouncing between […]