What's New

Upgraded to OFFLINE MAPS. Also some minor content updates regarding closures and the fixing of multiple broken URLs.

App Description

AUSTIN’S BEST is the ideal travel guide to one of the US’s most liveable cities. Written by a pro author it explores key NEIGHBOURHOODS; details INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES; suggests ITINERARIES, and has many tips of where to EAT, DRINK and hear LIVE MUSIC. All content (120+ points of interest and 150+ pics) is original & independent; no recommendations are ads!

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*** This app is ad-free and subscription-free: the single-one-off purchase also includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age. Our Touch, Your Travels. ***
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AUSTIN’S BEST starts with essential TRIP PLANNING information with accommodation suggestions and a guide to all those FESTIVAlS & EVENTS that help make it the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World”.

A handcrafted ITINERARIES section then offers first-timers a good way to start exploring, as well as providing a few ideas for a day trip through TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, should you feel like heading out of the city.

Or – if you’re keen on exploring local ART, finding out about city HISTORY, doing activities OUTDOORS, or just want to find all the best attractions for KIDS & FAMILIES – you might just dive straight into these themed topics in the SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES section.

Finally the app details many good places to EAT, DRINK, SHOP and see LIVE MUSIC to ensure that perfect urban getaway.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP PLANNING
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport

APP FEATURE: NEIGHBORHOODS
The lowdown on city neighborhoods:
• Central Austin
• East Austin
• Hyde Park & Burnet Road
• Outside the Centre
• South Austin
• University of Texas & Around
• Zilker Park

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & WALKS
Easy-to-follow tours:
• Austin-In-A-Day
• Texas Hill Country In-A-Day

APP FEATURE: SIGHTS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Art
• History
• Kids & Families
• Outdoors

APP FEATURE: LISTINGS
Recommendations of where to eat, drink, shop and more:
• Bars & Clubs
• Live Music
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping
• Theatres, Cinemas & Venues

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS
• AUTHOR Amy K. Brown is a writer, photographer, and educator who loves living in Texas. She is the author of Austin, San Antonio & The Hill Country and Backroads & Byways of Texas, published by The Countryman Press and available through Amazon.
• ICON: Photo: Nan Palmero; Artwork by Bradford Maxfield (estudiobradlio.com)

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REVIEWS AND RATINGS
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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • February 09, 2019 Initial release
  • October 27, 2020 New version 1.1
  • October 27, 2020 Price increase: FREE! -> $2.99
  • October 04, 2023 New version 2.0
  • October 04, 2023 Price increase: $2.99 -> $3.99