Bullock Texas State History Museum
Though I've lived in Austin for a few years, I just recently visited the Bullock Texas State History Museum for the first time. Located a block north of the Capitol, anyone interested in immersing…
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Posts from: January 2014
Roaming through Rainey Street
Austin's most unique entertainment district is lined with historic houses converted into bars with as much personality as the city itself. Whether you're looking for local brews, great food trucks or…
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X Games Austin 2014
I am not a risk-taker. I will never jump out of a plane. Or bungee-jump. Or even dare so much to step off the high-dive at the local pool (heck the low-dive seems iffy to me). But there's something…
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Daruma Ramen
I will be the first to admit that I know next to nothing when it comes to Japanese cuisine (except for my love of sushi), but the growing trend of ramen in the city of Austin could no longer be…
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C-Boy's Heart & Soul
What's new in the Live Music Capital of the World®? For starters, as of December 31, 2013 C-Boys Heart and Soul officially opened its doors. Formerly Trophy's dive bar, C-boys Heart and Soul has…
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Top Marathons, Triathlons and Races in Austin
It's that time of year when resolutions are made and motivation to adopt a healthier lifestyle can be at an all-time high. But then reality sets in, you return to the daily grind, and if you're like…
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January Residency: Nakia + The Belmont Austin
With so much music (and often so little time), it's hard to know where to begin when looking for a live show in town. Each month well let you know about a current Austin music residency, so you can be…
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Hiking at Pedernales Falls State Park
My family and I recently took a day trip to Pedernales Falls State Park. The park is about an hour drive from Austin, just east of Johnson City. I have fond memories of camping there as a kid and I…
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United Sounds of Austin
We all know Austin loves live music, but many of us don't know its musical history. This Saturday, January 11, 2014, ACL Live at the Moody Theater invites us all to go on a musical journey with…
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Bungalow
One of my favorite hang-outs is Bungalow, situated in the popular Rainey Street district. The inside and outside mesh almost seamlessly thanks to a large corner window that extends out from the…
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