Considered an Austin ice cream institution, Amy Simmons opened the first Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe Street in 1984. There are now more than 13 Austin locations, including one in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport! Amy's is famous for their Mexican Vanilla ice cream but they actually rotate…
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Austin is loaded with regional Mexican restaurants, trendy Mexican restaurants, Mexican fusion restaurants; expensive weekend brunch Mexican restaurants (don't pretend you don't know the outfits I'm talking about). But I'm inviting you to climb into the way-back machine. We're going back 50 years or…
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Austin is a city built on creativity and awesome scenery, which means there is no lack of summer fun to dive into. Here's what's on our bucket list before the summer ends: Water Sports on Lake Austin: Choose your Lake Austin adventure - kayak, canoe, paddle boat, stand-up paddleboard or tour the…
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With music on every corner of the city, it can be tricky when deciding where to visit and listen to local Austin sounds. No matter what's going on around town, one iconic Austin venue Austinites can…
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Austin isn't usually given as much rap as a literary city, often overshadowed by its famed music and dining scenes. However, BookPeople is a local gem of literary culture. The spacious store has been Texas' leading independent bookstore since 1970, and it has been voted the best bookstore in Austin…
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Torchy's Tacos is an Austin, Texas institution. Loyal patrons line up throughout the day to grab tacos ranging from the Dirty Sanchez to the Trailer Park. Dishing up tacos with delicious toppings…
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