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September 8, 2015

A Guide to Austin Street Art

When we first started planning our road trip to Austin, one of the things I was most excited to see was the city’s thriving street art scene. Growing up in Chicago, I’ve always had a certain fascination with graffiti and various types of unexpected public art. So, along with a few World’s Largest things, we made stopping at some local street art favorites a priority during our May trip south.

Below you can find some of my Austin favorites as well as an interactive map to help you plan a trip of your own to see some of the city’s most iconic street art.Continue Reading…

June 29, 2015

Baylor Street Art Wall

When we first started planning our trip to Austin, one of the things I was most excited to see was the city’s vibrant street art scene. And if there’s one place that’s the mecca of Austin street art, it’s the Hope Outdoor Gallery.

The three-story outdoor space was installed as an educational art project, and officially opened in March 2011 with the support of big street art names like Shepard Fairey and Obey Giant Art. Today it’s one of the largest outdoor galleries in the U.S.Continue Reading…

May 18, 2015

Austin or Bust

It’s a little hard to believe, but in less than a week I’ll be in the car with two of my favorite people heading south toward Austin, Texas. It’s been more than a year since my last big road trip and I’m excited to explore the roadside during our roughly 13-hour drive to Texas.

We’ll be taking I-35 South the entire way and will pass through Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Waco and Fort Worth on our way to Austin. Since we have quite a few things we want to see and do on our way down to Texas, we’ll be spending the night at a dreamy Airbnb in Oklahoma City and are excited to explore what seems like an underrated tourist destination.Continue Reading…