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View Full Post Your Ultimate Austin Winter Bucket List

Published: 11/6/2017

This winter, get in the holly jolly spirit by joining in Austin’s beloved holiday traditions—the ones locals have loved for years. We’re talking Christmas tree farms, magical holiday lights displays, shopping festivals and sure, maybe even a seasonal cocktail or two. Make the season bright and merry with this winter bucket list. Courtesy of Trail of Lights. 1. Marvel at glittering holiday lights displays. With more than two million lights and 40 displays, it’s hard to not feel awestruck by the glorious spectacle of Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. Take it all... read more

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View Full Post Texas Book Festival 2017

Published: 10/18/2017

The annual Texas Book Festival takes place November 4 & 5, 2017, in and around the Texas State Capitol . Free and open to the public, the 22 nd annual festival will feature more than 300 authors - from Pulitzer Prize winners to poets, satirists to sports writers, Caldecott winners to chefs, and memoirists to mystery writers. The festival has something for everyone! Courtesy of Texas Book Festival. “Kids on Congress” is the place at the festival for families! So much for tots or teens to see and do - storytimes with famous picture book authors, hands-on craft activities, and... read more

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View Full Post Your Complete Fall Bucket List

Published: 9/5/2017

Blazing foliage, sprawling corn mazes and cool er evenings—yep, it must be autumn. Make the most of the season with these 20 fun things to do in Austin this fall. Fall Pumpkin Patch. Credit Barton Hill Farms. 1. Pick pumpkins and explore a corn maze at local farms. Head on down to the farm for some old-fashioned harvest fun, such as exploring the five-acre corn maze and feeding the farm animals at Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop, picking your own pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin patch at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls or going for a hay ride and meeting the animals at the petting... read more

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View Full Post Top Things to Do with Kids this Summer in Austin

Published: 6/26/2017

With so many great activities for kids, it's easy to see why Austin is such a fun vacation spot for families. Here are some areas of town your kids (and you) will love to explore: Dino Land Exhibit at Zilker Botanical Garden. You can spend a whole day just in the Zilker Park area. Fed by natural springs that keep the water a refreshing 68-degrees year-round, there's no better place for families to beat the heat than Barton Springs Pool . Enjoy views of downtown on the Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train . After the 20-minute ride that goes over bridges, through tunnels... read more

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View Full Post 9 Awesome Things to Do in Austin's Outdoors with the Whole Family

Published: 5/26/2017

Austin is a haven for outdoor lovers. With the Texas Hill Country close by, several rivers and lakes bisecting the area and a handful of state parks within short reach, there’s an abundance of ways to spend your days outside with your family. We put together a guide outlining some of the best ways your family can share a memorable adventure in Central Texas. Pedernales Falls State Park. Credit Vance Miller . 1. Going Underground People may not initially think of caves when they think of Austin, but they are, in fact, plentiful. From those tucked away within the Barton Creek Greenbelt to... read more

Tags: Family Outdoors Fitness Hill Country Lady Bird Lake Pet Friendly Zilker Park

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View Full Post Best Of: Summer Concert Series in Austin

Published: 4/28/2017

Summertime in the Live Music Capital of the World® means warm nights, bright lights and live concerts. So grab a drink and a friend or two, and head over to one of these iconic music series throughout the city. Unplugged at the Grove. Courtesy of Shady Grove. Unplugged at The Grove Sit beneath the strung lights and the sprawling pecan tree stretched over Shady Grove’s patio, and catch a live concert at this free music series beginning at 8 p.m. every Thursday night from April until September. While you’re here, grab a cold one and fill up on Austin-inspired home cookin’... read more

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View Full Post 3 Days in Austin for Families

Published: 4/24/2017

You don’t need a long trip to have a memorable family vacation. Get weird, wild and wacky in just three days with this fun Austin itinerary. Courtesy of Big Top Candy Shop. Day One Morning Start your day with an off-the-wall wonder. Part tree-fort, part modern sculpture, the multi-level Cathedral of Junk features a dense tangle of jungle-like foliage intertwined with an estimated 60 tons of unusual items and tchotchkes. If you’re looking to get wild, take the kiddos to the Austin Zoo to see more than 300 animals or head to the Austin Nature & Science... read more

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View Full Post Top Picks for Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 4/3/2017

Planning to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Austin? Here you can camp in a tropical forest, hike through a canyon, barbecue in a jungle, tube on river rapids or just kick back and chill. Whatever you decide, just get out and make the most of this long holiday weekend. Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake. Go Camping Just outside the city lies thousands of acres of untamed wilderness perfect for setting up camp with your favorite folks. Head north to Colorado Bend State Park for stellar mountain biking terrain, explorable caves, waterfalls and Class I-II rapids on the Colorado River. Set up camp... read more

Tags: Outdoors Holidays Eat & Drink Summer Bats Lady Bird Lake Hill Country Parks Patios

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View Full Post Best Ways to Enjoy Spring in Austin

Published: 3/24/2017

Spring is here! Temperatures are beginning to rise to the Texas standard we all know (and sometimes love), people are swapping out winter jackets for swimsuits and the famous bluebonnets are in bloom along the roads. Austin thrives in the springtime, just as the wildflowers do - here are the best ways to take advantage of this gorgeous season: Go Swimming The first sign of good weather makes most Austinites head straight for the outdoors – specifically Barton Springs Pool . The three-acre nature-made pool is a local treasure with year-round perfectly tempered 68-degree... read more

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View Full Post Cultural Arts Events in Austin this Spring

Published: 3/22/2017

Welcome to spring in Austin where the Texas bluebonnets are in full bloom, food trucks are out on every corner serving up signature bites, weekends are filled with trips to Zilker Park and the local music scene is livelier than ever. What better way to enjoy what Austin has offer than to explore its multicultural attractions. Here are our top happenings around town while the weather's warm: The Bob Fuentes Show at Guero's Taco Bar. Credit Andy Mahr. 3/29/2017 Black Grace Bass Concert Hall New Zealand's leading contemporary dance company returns to Austin with a dynamic... read more

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