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The 10 Best Restaurants in Austin, Texas

No matter what your tastes, there’s no going hungry in Austin, Texas.

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How LGBTQ+ History and Culture Have Shaped Austin

Wearing its weirdness as a badge of honor, Texas’ capitol city has come to serve as a mecca of inclusivity and pride — a bright blue dot in America’s largest red state.

The Coolest Things to Do in Austin, Texas

Here are the coolest things to do if you're visiting Austin, Texas. From food, drink and live shows to outdoor fun and culture.

5 of the Coolest Cities to Visit in Texas Right Now

Texas is big. It’s big for food, big for hotels, big for fun, big for everything. That's why we've narrowed down 5 of the coolest cities for you to visit.

The Ultimate City Guide to Solo Travel

Sip cocktails on the pool deck, hit the trails or never leave your hotel. Those are the countless perks of solo travel. Here’s our ultimate destination guide for your next “table for one” trip.

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Put Your Money Where The Badass Women Creators Are This International Women’s Day

This International Women's Day, we "choose to challenge" by shopping and supporting the best women-led businesses in our cities.

The Best Place to Take a Photo 10 Cities

Stop by these 10 great photography spots for a perfect shot of your travels.

15 Epic Trips to Take Before You’re 35

Travel is an incredible way to learn something about yourself while feeling more connected to the world around you, and your 20s and 30s are an ideal time to bring on some adventure. Here are our picks of the best trips to take before you turn 35.

4 Essential Cocktail Recipes to Try

Get ready to mix, shake and stir with these 4 essential cocktail recipes from our bar team pros.

Wow the Welcome: 5 Ways to Greet Your Guests

With meetings, it's important to nail the first impression. Here's how to welcome guests with style and heart.

Let the Music Play

Carefully chosen music makes meetings more effective—and fun.

Best Destinations for Girls Trips

From the beach to the mountains, and everywhere in between, weekend getaway ideas for your best girlfriends.

Seven U.S. Metros Having a Moment

Garnering national attention for reasons artistic, innovative and delicious, these seven U.S. cities rise to the top of our 2020 travel bucket list.

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Six Places To Stay During Your Next Campus Visit

When it comes to college tours, graduations or campus visits, we’re just around the corner.

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Tastemaker Spotlight: Q&A with Marcia Kimpton, Director of “Bardo Blues”

Daughter of founder Bill Kimpton debuts her first feature film.

Insider Tips for the Coolest SXSW Experience Possible

Lauren Bucherie shares her top recs for visiting Austin during South by Southwest.

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5 Reasons to Have a Hotel Wedding

A whole wedding under one roof? Sounds dreamy.

LGBT Travel: 5 Destinations You’ll Love

Cities like New York and San Francisco may be iconic hot spots for LGBT travelers, but we’ve rounded up our favorite experiences to enjoy before, during and after the PRIDE festivals in 5 off-the-beaten-path cities across the country. Pack your bags and head to a destination that’s perfectly tailored to your interests.

SXSW: An Epic Music Experience

At Kimpton, we love bringing your concert dreams to life. So naturally we went BIG for SXSW with live music events scattered throughout Austin's Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt all week… ending with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats bringing down the house to a lucky crowd at Geraldine’s.

2018’s Best New Cocktail Flavors + Recipes

Veggie-loaded cocktails? This is just one of the 3 hottest up-and-coming cocktail trends for 2018. Read on for recipes.

5 Things to Do with 2 Hours in Austin

Heading to Austin for business, but looking to fit in a little fun, too? Here are our must-dos if you have just 2 hours to explore this hip and happening city.

Sweet Updates: Savory Breakfast + Retro Desserts

Breakfast goes savory and kid-friendly desserts rise to the occasion. Say hello to 2017's reboot on sweets.

Culinary-Inspired Cocktail Recipes

When the bar and kitchen meet, it's magic. Here are cocktail recipes borrowing a page from the culinary textbook.

A Day in the Life: Lauren Bucherie

We get by with a little help from our team - especially when they're music lovers with super taste, an ear to the underground and sonic passion to spare.

1 City, 3 Ways: Austin

Lively and fun, the capital city of Texas offers amazing live music, global bites and refreshing outdoor escapes in one vibrant destination.

4 Bachelor Party Ideas That Aren’t Vegas

Alright fellas, time to think beyond The Strip. Today we’re coming at you with tips for planning a unique bachelor party.

4 Bachelorette Parties She Won’t Regret Later

If you want to throw an unforgettable bachelorette party, think outside of Vegas. Chicago, Miami, Austin & Santa Barbara beckon

4 Amazing Hikes for the Urban Adventurer

Looking for fun city hikes? Try one of these trails—all reachable by public transport—when you plan your next urban escape.

Unlock a True Local Experience with Your New BFF, our Concierges

Hotel concierges from coast-to-coast share their secrets.

Stolen Hearts: a Perfect Valentine’s Day Playlist

The lights are going down – and the volume’s going up on our soulful Valentine’s Day soundtrack.

Snowy Beats, Cool Treats: Hotel Van Zandt Winter Playlist

We believe that music sets the mood and cures all blues. Turn up this playlist full of chill tunes, and have a wonderful winter!

A True Texas Charmer: Austin’s Hotel Van Zandt

Our newest outpost, a refined riff on Austin's renowned music heritage, has landed near historic Rainey Street and the buzzing downtown scene. Take a look inside and get the whole story here.

America’s Best Cycling Cities

Take a ride on the wild side by booking a trip to one of the country's five best cycling cities, where prime routes are just steps from your hotel door.