Texas · 4 to 6 days · about 80 miles

SXSW: Austin and the Hill Country

Downtown festival nights, then wineries west of town.

South by Southwest fills downtown Austin each March. Stay close to Congress Avenue for the music, or in the Hill Country and drive in.

Official event site: SXSW official site

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 3 nights

   Austin, TX

   Walk to venues from downtown and South Congress.

   Our pick: Hotel San José

   Also worth a look: The Driskill

   Boutique inns in AustinPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Fredericksburg, TX

   Wineries and German-heritage inns after the crowds.

   Our pick: Hoffman Haus

   Boutique inns in FredericksburgPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

Mid March.

Check exact dates and tickets on the SXSW official site page before you book.

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