Check out some of our staff favorites for all things related to ACL and Austin for this weekend – best of entertainment, food, and drinks. Whether you’re attending this year’s festival or just experiencing all the city has to offer, there are plenty of options for you to enjoy this weekend. And while you’re reading, check out TicketCity’s ACL playlist of some favorite bands that will be at this year’s festival!
ENTERTAINMENT
This year marks the 9th annual Austin City Limits Festival and is one event that will be keeping us all talking about our unforgettable experiences until next year’s ACL. Still needing tickets to ACL? Don’t worry! TicketCity still has some 3 day passes or individual day tickets available. Visit TicketCity.com or call 1.800.SOLD.OUT.
And be on the lookout for the TicketCity crew this weekend at Uncle Billy’s on Barton Springs! We’ll be handing out some great gear for ACL as well as some info for chances to win free tickets from TicketCity! And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. We just might be posting some info on giveaways this weekend!
Looking for some great night shows this weekend? Bands like Black Joe Lewis, Ryan Bingham, Spoon, and The Black Keys are all playing shows outside of ACL. We’ve got your hard to find tickets here!
Need to get some workout time in? A morning or evening run will be perfect on Lady Bird Lake. Or rent a kayak or stand-up paddle on the lake instead. Need to do some people watching? Plant yourself anywhere on South Congress and you’ll definitely be in for a treat!
FOOD
Austin has an abundance of eclectic and incredibly-cravable restaurants that all started right here. We love to support local so check out our favorite restaurant and trailer locations:
Breakfast/Brunch
There are plenty of great places for brunch – no matter if you’re looking to cure your morning headache or looking for an authentic Austin brunch icon:
Lunch/Dinner
There are so many great places to eat in Austin, there are options for everyone:
Torchy’s Tacos – Best Tacos
Odd Duck – Best Farm to Trailer Food
Vivo – Best Tex-Mex and Margaritas
El Chile – Best Interior Mexican and Mole Sauce
Home Slice – Best Pizza
Uncle Billy’s – Best BBQ, Location, and Atmosphere
BARS
Whether you’re looking for a dive bar or a place to be seen, check out a few of our favorites:
Cedar Door – Best Mexican Martinis
East Side Showroom – Best Eclectic Bar
Kung Fu – The Bar for the Kid at Heart
Key Bar – Great Patio
Little Woodrows – Great beer selection
Shangri-La – Great Dive Bar
Lustre Pearl – Best Outdoor Bar
WEATHER
With highs in the 80s, you can’t get better weather than this! No matter what, get out and enjoy the ATX!
