--- title: "Austin" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Austin." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/austin" locale: "en" --- # Austin Primary place hint: Austin ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Texas](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/texas) > [Austin](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/austin) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/austin) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Austin ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Austin with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/austin) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and guide site offering professionally edited destination research and planning resources. Their Austin guide gives visitors a strong overview of live music, barbecue, Barton Springs, the State Capitol, local tips, and key sights. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/austin/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with destination guides and structured trip-comparison resources. Their Austin travel guide is useful for planning around the city’s music, culture, food, festivals, outdoor activities, Lady Bird Lake, and the Texas State Capitol. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/austin/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel and practical trip planning. Their Austin guide is a practical fit for money-conscious travelers looking for planning tips and ways to visit without overspending. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-austin-texas/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog offering destination guides, itineraries, photography, and accessible travel inspiration. Their Austin article highlights city attractions and visitor activities, making it a helpful overview for exploring Texas’s capital. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-austin-texas/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site known for detailed destination guides, itineraries, road trips, and planning advice. Their Austin guide brings together barbecue, live music, bats, Texas Two Step, South Congress, Lady Bird Lake, and food stops for a well-rounded city visit. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/48-hours-in-austin-texas/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is Dani’s independent travel blog covering city guides, budget advice, LGBT travel perspectives, and personal travel essays. Her 48-hour Austin itinerary is a useful weekend guide for travelers planning a short trip with focused things to do. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/things-to-do-in-austin/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on visual destination guides, practical tips, and independent trip planning. Their Austin article is a thoughtful planning resource, covering bats, barbecue, live music, money-saving tips, and where to stay. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/weekend-in-austin/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and living abroad. Their two-day Austin weekend itinerary is a practical guide for organizing sights, restaurants, bars, and other short-trip details. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/weekend-in-austin/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast combining detailed guides, humor, storytelling, and social context. Their three-day Austin itinerary offers a well-rounded weekend plan built around live music, barbecue, colorful murals, and the city’s bats. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/things-to-do-in-austin/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female and adventure travel site focused on cultural immersion and offbeat experiences. Her Austin article is a helpful choice for visitors seeking less conventional activities beyond barbecue and live music. - [Legal Nomads](https://www.legalnomads.com/food-austin/) (legalnomads.com) Legal Nomads is a food and travel site focused on curiosity, celiac travel, gluten-free resources, and reflective travel writing. Their Austin food guide is especially useful for gluten-free travelers, with coverage of barbecue, ribs, sushi, and dedicated gluten-free restaurants. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-austin/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site covering destination content, long-term travel, and working while travelling. Their Austin article gives travelers a good route into the city’s places to explore and its “Keep Austin Weird” identity. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/free-things-to-do-in-austin-texas/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog focused on practical, sustainable travel advice. Their Austin guide is a practical budget resource for visitors looking for free things to do while avoiding overspending. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-austin-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with destination inspiration, photography, and travel-planning content. Their Austin travel guide gives visitors a positive broad view of the city’s energy, places to go, and things to do. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/road-trips-from-austin/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a large editorial footprint and roots in long-term travel storytelling. Their Austin road trips guide is a strong resource for travelers using the city as a base to explore more of Texas and nearby areas. ## Travel Videos - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeGRv_oE2wU) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides. This 24-hour Austin travel video is a helpful compact itinerary, pairing barbecue and Congress Avenue Bridge bats with South Congress, museums, and live music. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob5gKhhvVV8) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from Nashville-based couple Matt and Nat, covering U.S. This one-day Austin travel vlog gives a practical route through the capital, including the state capitol building, barbecue, South Congress Avenue, and a honky-tonk stop. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpz02A--MXU) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-conscious trips and local-oriented experiences. This 24-hour Austin guide video is useful for travelers seeking a local-oriented plan, highlighting restaurants, neighborhoods, attractions, and things to do across the city. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWj1jxZjkF4) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, guides, and planning content. This Austin guide video supports straightforward trip planning with practical coverage of when to visit, how to travel there, getting around, typical costs, budget tips, and attractions. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtugKmBxaf0) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a YouTube travel and food channel from Jesse and Will, documenting places to eat, drink, and visit. This Austin food guide video is a strong match for restaurant-led planning, featuring chef-informed picks alongside barbecue, tacos, Tex-Mex, live music bars, and local activities. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIMclGBE6uM) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on interesting places and distinctive food experiences. This Austin city guide video is especially helpful for budget-conscious plans, covering six free things to do including Hope Outdoor Gallery, Mayfield Park, Mount Bonnell, the Austin Nature and Science Center, and Congress Bridge bats. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZdbOwUx6g) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand advice for travelers visiting cities, countries, and regions. This Austin advice video gives practical visitor guidance through the don'ts of the city, with references to Rainey Street, Sixth Street, South Congress, Torchy's Tacos, and food trucks. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDHmgUt799E) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel focused on detailed guide videos, reviews, and practical trip planning. This short Austin guide video is a focused, practical look at visiting the Texas State Capitol Building, including guided and self-guided tour options.