Being Black in Austin is NOT what you think. I spent a few weeks in Austin during SXSW and discovered the real story. How the city's 1928 plan forced Black residents into a 6-square-mile area called the "Negro District" (now East Austin), and how that legacy still shapes the city today.

On-the-ground interviews with locals about what it's really like being Black in Austin, plus a mini girls’ trip itinerary exploring East Austin and 6th Street: zip-lining, water activities, brunches (drinks), and a Sixth Street crawl you can actually follow.

📍Names + details for all spots mentioned and more: https://coitraveler.com/best-things-to-do-in-austin-texas/

Related Articles:
- Where To Stay in Austin, Texas: https://blgrnd.com/coitraveler
- Austin Girls Trip x Black Austin Itinerary: https://coitraveler.com/best-things-to-do-in-austin-texas/
- Austin for South by Southwest (SXSW): https://coitraveler.com/the-black-side-of-sxsw/
- SXSW Experience: https://coitraveler.com/portfolio/sxsw-2026-festival-and-showcase/

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro
0:17 — @bluegroundhomes ApartmentTour
2:16 — Girls Trip Begins 🛫
2:50 — @ZiplaketravisAustin Zip-Lining + Foodie Favs
5:40 — Waymo Autonomous Uber Ride
5:50 — Retro Boats ATX Cute Activity
7:45 — @WHotelsWorldwide Serenade Brunch + Drinks
8:18 — Sixth Street Crawl Guide
8:55 — Locals Tell the REAL Story - On the ground interview
13:25 — SXSW Black Indie Artists Perform @SXSW @exploreatx @LiveFromAustinTexasTV
14:34 — Back at the Apt. updates ([lost drone] story time)
17:56 — Black Gathering & Party at Auntie's House in East Austin

📺 Watch next: https://youtu.be/lalGxaEnLxQ📧 Collabs: carryon@coitraveler.com

|MORE RESOURCES|
🧭 SOLO TRAVEL GUIDES
Ultimate Solo Guide → https://coitraveler.com/the-ultimate-solo-travel-guide/
Solo Travel Safety → https://coitraveler.com/solo-travel-safety-tips/
Female Solo Travel → https://coitraveler.com/female-solo-travel/
Best Solo Destinations → https://coitraveler.com/solo-vacations-the-best-places-to-travel-alone/
Solo in Your 20s & 30s → https://coitraveler.com/solo-traveling-in-your-20s-and-30s-best-travel-groups-for-young-solo-travelers/
Thinking of a Solo Trip? → https://coitraveler.com/thinking-of-a-solo-trip/

🏨 FOR MY BLACK WOMEN TRAVELERS:
Hotels Black Women Should Avoid → https://coitraveler.com/hotels-black-women-should-avoid/
Black Travel Groups & Communities → https://coitraveler.com/black-travel-groups-and-accounts-to-follow/

✈️ DESTINATIONS GUIDES:
Paris → https://coitraveler.com/paris-visitors-guide-and-itinerary/
Black Paris → https://coitraveler.com/black-paris-chateau-rouge-little-africa/
Turkey → https://coitraveler.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-istanbul-and-cappadocia/
Aruba → https://coitraveler.com/aruba-travel-guide-2025-the-perfect-5-7-day-getaway-itinerary/
Dubai → https://coitraveler.com/dubai-uae-travel-guide-what-you-need-to-know/
Bacalar, Mexico → https://coitraveler.com/bacalar-mexico-your-complete-guide/

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