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View Full Post Spring Break Ideas in Austin - Part Two

Published: 2/28/2014

For young travelers (fellow Millennials, I'm looking at you) wanting to take a spring break trip with friends, Austin delivers an incredible nightlife, dining and outdoor scene you will definitely want to tweet about ! Or Instagram . We like to keep our options open. Austin is known for diverse live music and contemporary bars, but it also has a proud Texas-country background that is best experienced through a night of dancing or bar crawling at some of our favorite honky-tonks . Interested in a the more traditional bar scene or in search of a more upscale atmosphere? Check out this ... read more

Tags: Craft Beer Nightlife Shopping Spas Spring Outdoors

Posted in: Outdoors Eat & Drink

View Full Post Time Out in Austin

Published: 2/26/2014

Time. I never seem to have enough of it in my day. Ironically this occurred to me when trying to find the time to write this blog. Time, or lack thereof, even extends to our vacations. According to a well-respected industry expert, Americans continue to take vacations, but take shorter trips and travel closer to home. And when we do take a break, we can find ourselves with a mindset of "hurry up and relax" - trying to cram every bit of what we want to experience into an extended weekend or business trip. Sound like you? Want to discover the best of what Austin has to offer but... read more

Tags: Lady Bird Lake Outdoors

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Insider Tips to SXSW Music

Published: 2/24/2014

Who are you excited about seeing this SXSW during music week? Is it the free Foster the People show, or maybe you haven't quite figured it out yet? With South By Southwest Music Festival just around the corner you probably want to start mapping out your complete guide to all of the greatest shows and parties. Thankfully, the Austin Music Office is here to assist in the planning process. To build your schedule you'll want to find all of the most up to date outlets that provide listings of SXSW shows and parties. Check out some of our favorite resources: Make sure to follow @... read more

Tags: SXSW Live Music Events Festivals

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post Love Austin Music Month

Published: 2/21/2014

Valentine's Day has officially passed us, but the love is still all around us! In February 2008, the City of Austin declared February Love Austin Music Month. If you love Austin music and the Austin music community as much as we do, the Austin Music Foundation would like you to join them in showing support to local artists for the remainder of February. What does this mean? It means go out and experience live music in your favorite venue, buy an album or a t-shirt from the band, throw a little extra in the tip jar, or give a social media shout out and tag it with #LoveAustinMusic. Looking... read more

Tags: Live Music

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post Spring Break Ideas in Austin - Part One

Published: 2/20/2014

There's no better place to spend your Spring Break than in Austin! Whether you're traveling with the whole family, your best friends or just that special someone, Austin offers attractions, restaurants and activities to fill your schedule. In the first part of our Spring Break idea series, here are some ideas for families: Barton Springs Pool. Head over to Zilker Park , Austin's largest and most popular park, where kids can hop aboard the Zilker Zephyr miniature train or spend the day paddling a canoe on Lady Bird Lake . The park also boasts a multi-age playscape,... read more

Tags: Family Zilker Park Outdoors Spring Food Trucks Parks

Posted in: Family Outdoors

View Full Post Draught House Pub & Brewery

Published: 2/18/2014

As a beverage and Austin enthusiast, I am sad to say that it has taken me this long to check out the 45+ year old iconic establishment, Draught House Pub & Brewery . Located on Medical Parkway just off 35 th Street and MoPac, this pub is centrally located and visually appears to be the stuff German village bars are made of. Imagine old bricks, white-washed walls covered with brew paraphernalia, dim lighting, and you've got one of the best places to grab a drink in town. The bar has a variety of draught and bottled beer from many local and unique breweries. While I need to continue... read more

Tags: Craft Beer Nightlife Central

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post Tips for Running & Watching the Austin Marathon

Published: 2/14/2014

Running or planning on watching the Austin Marathon this February? Follow these last-minute tips to help make for a successful race experience: Runners Have a race day plan. Lay out your clothes, morning and on-course nutrition and bib/race belt the night before (this will prevent scrambling in the morning or potentially forgetting a critical item). If you have friends or loved ones supporting you on-course, agree on a spot and rough time-frame prior to the race to meet them once you cross the finish line. With hundreds of runners who all look the same, crowded finisher chutes and... read more

Tags: Sports Events Fitness Winter

Posted in: Sports Events

View Full Post Southern Sandwiches in the East Side

Published: 2/13/2014

I'll be honest; I'm all about comfort food. And I'm especially lucky because there are few better places to find really good vegetarian comfort food than here in Austin. In today's day and age, it isn't that difficult to find at least one vegetarian option at most restaurants, but the best part about Austin is that many restaurants have multiple creative options for vegetarians, vegans or gluten-freers. Earlier this week my search for the best local grilled cheese led my friends and I to a relatively new spot over in East Austin called Haymaker . Haymaker features classic... read more

Tags: Vegetarian East Austin Eat & Drink True Austin

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post 2nd Street Entertainment District

Published: 2/12/2014

Second Street boasts large selections of locally owned shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in the heart of downtown Austin. The nightlife is trendy and chic, luxurious and upscale: perfect for the cocktail-sipping, sophisticated Austin crowd. Top Picks: Cru Wine Bar Dry? Buttery? Musty? Sharp? Sip the wine you love from all over the world. The W Hotel Bar Living room bar complete with fireplaces, couches, and records stacked from floor to ceiling. ACL Live The longest running music television series in U.S. history is filmed at this 2,750 capacity concert hall. Tip from a local:... read more

Tags: Iconic Austin Nightlife Downtown Shopping Eat & Drink

Posted in: Live Music Eat & Drink

View Full Post Share the Love (or don't) this Valentine's Day

Published: 2/5/2014

Valentine's Day is sneaking up, and Austin has so many ways to celebrate, whether you have a special someone or choose to honor the day in your own fabulously independent way. For the Romantics Courtesy of Flat Creek Vineyards. Wineries Austin has more than 30 wineries within a short drive, making it the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend sipping wines and soaking in gorgeous views. Check out Becker Vineyards for daily tastings of Bordeaux, Viognier and other Rhone-style wines; or head to Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery , which sits on 12 acres of Italian... read more

Tags: Events Holidays Romance Eat & Drink Spring Wine

Posted in: Eat & Drink

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