The New Austin is Artful & Elevated… Yet Still a Little Weird

For seasoned Texan travelers, the I-35 pilgrimage from Dallas to Austin is more than a route; it’s a rite of passage. Generations have made the journey for tailgates outside DKR Stadium, late-night concerts in tucked-away venues, or sun-drenched festival weekends on the banks of Lady Bird Lake. Conversely, Austinites often jaunt to Dallas for the Texas-OU game, the State Fair of Texas, and shopping, among many other reasons. But somewhere between nostalgia and now, the kinship to Austin has evolved, and for the modern traveler, that’s precisely where its magic lies… Read more about my recent visit to Austin, Texas on Curated Texan.