The Guardian's definitive guide to Austin, Texas helps you plan the perfect trip with information on hotels, travel, restaurants and activities across the city
Roll with it: roller derby 2012 championships - behind the scenes video
Roller derby was created in Chicago in the 1930s but Austin, Texas, is the home of the modern-day, all-female sport. We go behind the scenes on the day of the 2012 championship for the low-down on the teams, the crowds and the on-track pillow fights
There's no excuse for getting bored in Austin – with bowling, mini-golf, drive-in movies, karaoke, poetry nights and much more on offer, there's something to suit everyone, says Caitlin M Ryan
