Austin, Texas is an exciting city where you can always find something to do whether you are a visitor or a local. If you want to really enjoy Austin, there are a number of hidden gems that you should consider visiting. The following are three off the beaten path spots in Austin that may not be popular but are definitely intriguing. HOPE Outdoor Gallery If you are a lover of...
Many people know Austin, Texas for the amazing music that calls the city home. But anyone who has ever visited knows that it is also a great place to go for those that love enjoying the outdoors. These outdoor opportunities are available throughout the entire year, even in the winter. In fact, the winter brings unique outdoor opportunities that you cannot find throughout the rest of the year. The following...
The popularity of Austin, Texas as both a place to live and to visit has exploded in the last couple decades. It has become an iconic city for music, incredible nightlife, and so much more. There are a few things that everyone should experience while in Austin, but there are also so many incredible opportunities that often fly under the radar. The following are three hidden gems in Austin that...
Austin, Texas has been growing astronomically within the past decade. With this growth has come an amazing new community that everyone should experience. You often here about the art and the music, but the incredible bakeries of this town seem to fly under the radar. Well, with one visit, you will find so much unique character, and of course, delicious treats in the bakeries of this town. The following is...
Austin, Texas is a great place to visit for endless reasons. At the forefront of those reasons is an amazing community that you will not find anywhere else. As the holidays come around, the community comes together for celebrations unlike you have ever seen. The Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of this awesome period of fun and festivities. Here are three unique things to do in Austin on Thanksgiving weekend that you...
You’ve probably already heard that everything is bigger in Texas, but did you also know that everything is BETTER, as well? Offering a wonderful blend of breathtaking scenery, rich history, famous tourist attractions, and a super-sized selection of shopping spots guaranteed to give your credit cards a workout, your Austin vacation promises to be unlike any other! And because we don’t want you to miss out on a single shopping...
Changing foliage and cooler evenings means fall is here and with that comes Halloween Austin festivities. If you are visiting Austin during the month of October, you may want to check out some of these activities for a spooktacular vacation. Visit a Pumpkin Patch There are many pumpkin patches around Austin. For more than 30 years the pumpkin patch at Tarrytown United Methodist Church has been celebrating fall with family...
It’s only normal to start feeling a little depressed as summer draws to an end. Even those of us who still work full-time jobs still look at the season as a magical time period filled with possibility, and the arrival of fall brings along responsibilities, chores, and the feeling that childhood has ended. If that’s how you feel today, we have good news for you: It’s only August, you still...
Our favorite part of any vacation is getting to try out the foods that are celebrated in the region we visit: Mexican in Arizona, comfort food in the south, seafood in the ocean states, and of course, our own barbecue right here in Texas. When you’re visiting Austin, the amount of restaurant choices can be a bit overwhelming, and because we love to help our guests with every aspect of...
During the summer months, Austin can get hot, but the city offers plenty of fun to beat the heat. From natural springs to movie theaters and arcades, there are plenty Austin activities to keep cool when the mercury starts rising. Barton Springs Barton Springs is a 3-acre pool located in downtown Austin’s Zilker Park. The pool is fed from an underground spring with an average temperature of 70 degrees, making...
