Austin Like a Local

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Austin’s iconic taco trucks are eclectic dive bars, quirky galleries, and hidden swimming spots that locals love - and that’s where this book takes you.

Whether you’re a restless Austinite on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Austin Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.

Turn the pages to discover:

• The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals
• 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences, such as live music and Six Square history
• A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Austin
• Helpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sights
• A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit

Compiled by three proud Austinites and revised and updated for 2024, this stylish travel guide is packed with Austin’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.

About Like A Local:

These giftable and collectible guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born and bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts highlight what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit, and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret and the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home.

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