😎 Your Austin summer guide

🦇 The Best Tips for Summer Bat-Watching

Even if you’re a seasoned Austin bat watcher, it’s good to brush up on strategy before visiting Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge on a summer night to view 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats fly out from underneath. Before you head out, check when to go, where to park, and what to bring. [City Cast Austin]

🤔 Is Austin the Best U.S. City for a Summer Trip?

A question has been burning up City Cast’s Slack channels for weeks: Which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? All 13 of our podcast hosts vied for the title, bragging about naked bike rides, “the country’s best farmer’s market,” pickle festivals, and Elvis impersonators. You’ll definitely want to hear who won this one. 👀 [City Cast Austin 🎧]

🍦 Austin’s Best Cold Treats

The dog days of summer are officially here, and with temperatures climbing toward triple-digits, you need a cold treat. This guide includes where to find the best frozen drinks, ice cream, and iced coffee. [City Cast Austin 🎧]

👙 Where To Cool Off

Finding a parking spot at Deep Eddy or Barton Springs pool can be a pain. That’s where hotel pools come in. [City Cast Austin]

While our 13 City Cast cities (Austin, Boise, Chicago, D.C., Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake) duked it out in our most recent podcast episode, debating which of our cities is the best for a long weekend trip, we wanted to give you the chance to find the summer city that best suits your vibe, too.

Would you rather eat at a kitschy Mexican restaurant with a 30-foot waterfall and cliff divers, or explore a pickle-themed festival spread across two scenic bridges? Embark on a naked bike ride (which doubles as a protest) or kayak down a historic river? The choice is yours!