“There's an energy and attitude to Austin that's hard to pinpoint,” says Liz Lambert, the creative force behind several Austin hotels and partner at MML Hospitality, who’s called Austin home for three decades. “It's a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll, the birthplace of the cosmic cowboy, and home to big tech.”
You’ll find that little bit of everything when you explore Austin’s diverse neighborhoods. We walked, ate and shopped around town to bring you the most interesting — and lesser-known — places to experience music, culture, food and outdoor spaces.
And in true Austin spirit, even the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport boasts something different: the Sapphire Terrace. In this unique private area, Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can access a spacious outdoor patio with games, light bites, craft beer from local breweries and artwork by Austin native Rex Sterling Hamilton.