District in Review: South Austin
South Austin is what locals like to call a "taste of old Austin." Quaint houses, old-school boutiques, long-running vintage restaurants and new eateries by some of the city's top up-and-comers…
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Posts from: August 2015
Austin Wine & Wineries 101
Sample harvest season's finest with these Austin area wineries, wine bars, events and more. HILL COUNTRY WINERIES The Hill Country wine trail is a swirling path of sipping and touring where more than…
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SUP Summer Escape Austin
Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has been popular in Austin for several years, but with the steady influx of water sports enthusiasts continuing to swell our city, the sport has recently gained even more…
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District In Review: Austin's African American Cultural Historic District
Where can you visit cultural assets such as the oldest house in Austin, the first neighborhood African American Museum in Texas, the Arlington Cemetery of Texas, and the oldest institution for higher…
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Family Fun at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
From mazes made from native shrubs and giant "birds' nests" comprised of native grape vines, to tree stumps perfect for climbing and even a grotto with caves and a waterfall, the 4.5-acre Luci and Ian…
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Day Trip Destination: Wimberley, Texas
Whether you're visiting for a day or a month, each day in Wimberley reveals new adventures. Ideally situated at the convergence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, Wimberley Valley's natural beauty…
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The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Austin in August just wouldn't be complete without the heat of the 25th Annual Hot Sauce Festival ! Take a trip to Fiesta Gardens on August 23 to experience new tastes, live music, family activities and of course, some hot sauces. The Hot Sauce Fest is sponsored by the Austin Chronicle in partnership…
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Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!
The LBJ Presidential Library presents Ladies and GentlemenThe Beatles! e xhibit, a celebration of America's "Beatlemania" and the four lads from Liverpool over the past fifty years. The exhibit opened…
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5 Minutes with Kristen King of Allens Boots
South Congress shopping anchor Allens Boots has been Austin's authentic western wear go-to since 1977. Peruse more than 4,000 boots representing 12 manufacturers (the largest selection of boots under…
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The Austin Winery
Austin is becoming known for the many craft breweries in the area, but did you know there is a winery within the city limits? The wine makers at The Austin Winery work with vineyards in regions that…
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