- January 2, 2023

Top Austin Stories of 2022

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It’s officially a new year and before we get started on all the things that keep Austin weird in 2023, we’re reflecting on the top Austin stories that got y’all talking in 2022.

These Are The Top Austin Stories of 2022!

Where to Watch Fireworks

From the 10 best viewpoints to see New Year’s Eve fireworks to all of the best 4th of July shows in the area, y’all can’t get enough of Central Texas fireworks shows. Though we think it’s pretty safe to say your pets may not love then quite as much.

The Best Beaches in Austin

When you aren’t able to take a trip to your favorite destination, many of you spend the day at a beach right here in the ATX. And when you want a full list of all of the options, this one’s for you!

Beautiful Spots To Go Kayaking

With a beautiful river running straight through the heart of the city and tons of peaceful rivers within an hour’s drive, Austin is the perfect place to kayak. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience kayaker, we have you covered.

The Harry Potter House

The homeowners of the Harry Potter House, aka Diagon Alley ATX, skipped Halloween this year. But the Hogwarts Yule Ball was back and better than ever!

Where to Find Castles

We may not have a royal family but we do have some pretty royal looking abodes and businesses in Central Texas. Here’s where you can find castles in Austin and the surrounding area!

top Austin stories - castles

Guide to the Best Austin Street Art

Public art is one of the best perks about living in Austin. To make the discovery easier for you, we created a massive list of some of our favorite street art including graffiti, murals, mosaics, structures, and everything in between.

Everything You Need To Know About Jacob’s Well

Jacob’s Well is a natural spring with crystal clear water and rocks to jump off. Unfortunately, the threat of high bacteria levels, other pollutants, and poor visibility conditions made it unsafe for swimming this summer. But that didn’t stop y’all from wanting to know everything about the popular swimming hole.

Jacob's Well in Wimberley

The Best Places For Country Dancing in Austin

From the Broken Spoke, to Donn’s Depot, Little Longhorn Saloon and more, Austinites new and old were on the hunt for where to go country dancing in Austin. Guess that’s why this post did so well.

Plan a Getaway To These Unique Glamping Spots

Glamping is all the rage so it’s no surprise these posts were well read this year. First there was this post about glamping in a yurt, container, and cottage. But that’s not all. We also told you about unique glamping experiences in a retro trailer, safari tent, and a glass bubble.

Top Austin stories - yurtopia

7 Crazy Things You Never Knew About Texas Blue Bonnets

Here in the great state of Texas, we revere many different wildflower species each spring. But we exalt none as high as the Texas Bluebonnet. That’s why these seven lesser-known facts brought so many to the site.

Thanks for following along on our Austin adventures in 2022. We can’t wait to bring you more in 2023!