CultureMap Austin

Those planning a good old-fashioned road trip this summer will be happy to know that the Lone Star State is cruising as one of the 10 best road trip destinations in the U.S. this year.

Texas ranks 6th in WalletHub's latest study, "Best &am...

A historic home that has stood on South Congress since 1877 — and remained in the same family for more than a century — is preparing to open its doors in a new way.

The Bergen-Todd House, believed to be the last residential property on the iconic strip, will soon become a café and bar called “Connie’s,” named after owner Tim Todd Ray’s mother.

Connie Tod...

Now that we've officially crossed over into summer, the top priority is staying cool. Thankfully, Austin has a new ice cream shop, a revolving sushi far, aperitivo deals, and more that doesn't require heating anything up. We'll make an exception for one pasta deal that's too good to pass up.

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Gati Scoops

Downtown Austin is getting a new luxury hotel with a coastal restaurant and a home-like feel, to set it apart from the the city's existing offerings. Hotel Trinity, an Autograph Collecti...

A year after flooding Central Texas killed more than 130 people, the community is left with questions: philosophical ones about life with grief and practical ones about accountability. A new public media-powered podcast, After the Flood, launched June 24 to catch up with survivors in search of answers.

The five-part podcast series, hosted by