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FeaturedNovember 26, 2025

The Broken Spoke: Austin's Last True Texas Dance Hall Since 1964

Discover Austin's iconic Broken Spoke dance hall—open since 1964. Learn two-step lessons, find insider timing tips, explore the Tourist Trap Room, and experience authentic Texas country music culture.

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Scholz Garten + Saengerrunde: Old Austin's beer garden, choir hall, and secret 9‑pin alley—an insider's guide

Explore Scholz Garten, North America's oldest continuously operating beer garden (since 1866), and the historic Austin Saengerrunde Hall. Insider guide to happy hour, UT tailgates, Texas Legislature lore, and a secret 9-pin bowling alley.

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