Wildsam – Austin

A field guide to Austin: dancehalls and breakfast tacos, design icons and football coaches, swimming holes and live music heritage. This guide captures the energy, creativity and cultural layers of one of America’s most compelling cities.

Inside Wildsam Austin, you’ll find city stories from prize-winning writers, past and present; illustrated maps to barbecue landmarks, film locations and Austin soul; interviews with magazine editors, garden designers and neon artists; curated archival pieces; and select recommendations for authentic Austin experiences and trusted travel essentials.

"Austin is where East and West fuse. It's the blue dot in a blood-red state. Where barefoot and boots come together."

Highlights

• Stories and insights from acclaimed writers

• Illustrated maps to local food, arts and cultural touchstones

• Interviews with Austin creators and community voices

• Archival notes and neighborhood lore

• Curated recommendations for food, music, and everyday exploration

Perfect For

• Travelers exploring Austin for the first time

• Locals seeking deeper cultural context

• Readers who appreciate design, food culture and music history

• Collectors of Wildsam field guides