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By The Drag: Walk Through Austin's Music History

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Free cancellation available
Price is $45 per adult
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Overview

  • Explore the rich music culture and history in Austin with a guided walking tour led by local musician Meredith Scottie Welborn. Stroll through The Drag and visit iconic venues while learning about the artists and characters who shaped the city into the Live Music Capital of the World. This engaging tour covers about 1.5 miles and is perfect for both first-time visitors and longtime residents. Gain unique insights into Austin's rich musical heritage and appreciate the stories that resonate within its streets.

    • Guided walking tour covering 1.5 miles through Austin's music culture
    • Led by local musician and storyteller Meredith Scottie Welborn
    • All ages welcome, perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike

Activity location

  • Antone's Record Shop
    • 2928 Guadalupe Street
    • 78705, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Antone's Record Shop
    • 2928 Guadalupe Street
    • 78705, Austin, Texas, United States

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The Drag: Austin Music Culture and History Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
$45.00 x 1 Adult$45.00
Total
Price is $45.00
Until Fri, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour led by a local Austin musician

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Antone's Record Shop

  • 10m
Meet your local musician guide outside Antone’s Record Shop and begin exploring the blues legacy that helped establish Austin as the Live Music Capital of the World. Learn about Clifford Antone, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the artists who built Austin’s celebrated blues community. When the shop is open, guests may have an opportunity to step inside.

The Hole in the Wall

  • 15m
Stop at one of Austin’s longest-running live music venues and hear how this wonderfully scrappy club nurtured generations of songwriters and bands. Learn about performers including Nanci Griffith, Townes Van Zandt and other artists connected to the Drag. Guests may step inside when the venue is open and access is available.

2538 Guadalupe St

  • 10m
Explore this colorful collection of public art, learn about the artists and ideas behind the work, and discuss how street art shapes Austin’s creative identity.

West 24th Street & Guadalupe Street

  • 10m
Explore the history of this former movie theater and the changing character of The Drag, from its historic businesses to its present-day cultural landscape.

Austintatious Murals

  • 10m
Discover the iconic Austintatious mural and its place in Austin’s visual culture. We’ll talk about the artwork, the local creative spirit it represents, and how murals have become part of the city’s identity.

West 21st Street & Guadalupe Street

  • 15m
Learn about Austin musician and visual artist Daniel Johnston, the story behind his iconic frog character, and how his work became a symbol of Austin's independent creative spirit

Cactus Cafe

  • 20m
Discover the Cactus Café, an intimate listening room celebrated for presenting exceptional songwriters in a setting where lyrics and storytelling take center stage. When the venue is open and access is available, guests may step inside this beloved UT music landmark.

KUT 90.5 FM (NPR Austin)

  • 15m
Explore the influence of Austin's public radio stations on local music and learn about the city's music broadcasting history, including the origins of Austin City Limits.

Tweedy's Bar

  • 15m
Finish the walk with a final conversation about Austin's evolving creative culture, independent music scene, and the people who continue to make the city unique.

Location

Activity location

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    Antone's Record Shop
    • 2928 Guadalupe Street
    • 78705, Austin, Texas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Antone's Record Shop
    • 2928 Guadalupe Street
    • 78705, Austin, Texas, United States

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