Austin city scenes

Austin, Texas, is a thriving metropolis known as the live music capital of the world. From Oct. 12-14, the Austin City Limits Music Festival will bring muscians of all genres to stages in Zilker Park. The lineup includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Florence + The Machine, and many more. The festival is a fall staple in Austin, but just a small part of the city. If you are heading to the festival, here are some typical city life scenes you might see.

The Hot Club of Cowtown plays to a room of two-steppers at the Continental Club bar in Austin, Texas.<br>
The Continental Club was opened in 1957 as a private supper club that hosted acts like Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey. In the 1960s it became a burlesque club.

Photos and posters of past performances and customers line the wall of the Continental Club bar in Austin. The bar is now a club that celebrates the retro music of its origins, like rockabilly, country, and swing.

Customers enjoy a drink on the patio at Contigo restaurant. <br>
Contigo is a restaurant in East Austin modeled after Contigo Ranch in South Texas. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the fare is described as “fresh, quality, bar food.’’

A boutique cocktail called El Pepino made with tequila, cucumber, mint, and lime is prepared for diners looking for a refreshing signature drink at Contigo restaurant in Austin.

Swimmers enjoy the Barton Springs Pool in Austin. Barton Springs is a 68-degree spring-fed swimming hole on the edge of downtown Austin in Zilker Park where the Austin City Limits Music Festival also takes place.

A statue honoring Willie Nelson stands at the entrance to the new Austin City Limits Live, a music venue that hosts 60-100 concerts a year. It is also the home of the PBS series “Austin City Limits,’’ a long-running TV music series.

Amanda Palmer played to a devoted audience during an in-store performance at Waterloo Records in Austin. Waterloo Records is a long-standing Austin record store that hosts performances and holds the policy that customers have 10 days to return a purchased album for any reason.

Outdoor patio seating is seen at the W Hotel in Austin. The W Hotel is next door to Austin City Limits music venue.

The Hillside Farmacy is a restaurant in the refurbished Hillside Drugstore located in downtown Austin. The eatery offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and afternoon tea in an atmosphere of pharmacy antiques.

The Heywood Hotel offers seven boutique rooms less than a mile from downtown Austin. From the King Deluxe room to the Queen Balcony room, each room offers guests a unique visit.

Ali Clem sliced ribs and brisket for customers who lined up before opening at the J Mueller trailer on South Lamar in Austin on Sept. 19. JMueller is a trailer that is famous for brisket, pork, and ribs barbecued to perfection.

Customers enjoy a morning caffeine infusion at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress in South Austin. In the midst of a shopping hot spot, Jo’s is the place to grab a cup of coffee and “to rest your dogs,’’ according to the website.

Cristina Grace arranges merchandise in Allen’s Boots on South Congress in Austin. The store has been serving customers since 1977. The Austin icon in the shopping district has over 4,000 boots on display.

The Texas capitol building in Austin was crafted in 1888 from pink granite mined from Marble Falls, Texas. The visitors center offers free exhibits on the history of Texas.

Cyclists ride along the hike and bike trail on Lady Bird Lake. The 10.1-mile trail runs along the Colorado River through downtown under the Austin skyline.