P6 rooftop bar at The Line hotel in Austin.

Things to do in Austin,Texas:The US city that's weirdly,a cool place to visit

Buses,bungalows and brothels have found intriguing second lives in Texas'quirky capital.

  • byNina Karnikowski
The pool,The Line.

The Line hotel review,Austin Texas:A new hotel that perfectly captures Austin's spirit

This hotel perfectly captures Austin's creative,exuberant spirit and an exceedingly fun place.

  • byNina Karnikowski
Art Guitars in the Austin-Bergstrom Airport.

Airport review:Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,Texas,US

More like a quirky mall than a waiting area,being here is fun.

  • byLance Richardson
Austin's bustling bars offer terrific live music after sundown any night of the week.

Austin,Texas:Is this America's hippest city?

Move over Portland – Austin,Texas,is fast becoming one of America's coolest cities.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Diners feast at Franklin Barbecue in Austin.

Texas barbecues:Ribs,brisket and the biggest steaks in town

Yes everything does seem bigger in Texas – including appetites for meat.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
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South Congress Avenue features quirky and fun local shops and entertainment.

Austin,Texas,travel and live music guide:'The Live Music Capital of the World'

The joke goes that America's weirdest city is no.1 for lists of being no.1 in US.

  • byBarry Divola
Bangers Beer Garden has 101 beers on tap.

Bar-hopping in Austin Texas

A happy accident has created one of the quirkiest collections of pubs in the US.

  • byDavid Whitley
Chef Bryce Gilmore.

Where to eat in Austin,Texas,USA:Chef Bryce Gilmore

Chef Bryce Gilmore talks food and where to find the best tables in Austin.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Man plays sax in New Orleans.

A road trip on Highway 61 takes in southern USA's jazz,blues,soul and rock music

Barry Divola drives from New Orleans to Memphis via the legendary Highway 61,searching for the heart of jazz,blues,soul and rock and roll.

  • byBarry Divola
Philadelphia

Beyond New York,LA:The other US cities you must visit

It's time to take a detour to some of America's under-sung cities. David Whitley leads the way.