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View Full Post 9 Reasons to Explore Austin's Outdoors

Published: 4/18/2018

In many ways, Austin, Texas, is a playground. Whatever your recreational preference, Austin likely has it. The city is, after all, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, which boasts state parks , rivers, swimming holes , cliff walls , and every other type of outdoor destination imaginable. Land-goers and water-lovers alike have countless ways to choose to spend their time outdoors. Here are nine reasons Austin has become a mecca for lovers of the outdoors. 1. Incredible Urban Recreation with the Barton Creek Greenbelt Barton Creek Greenbelt. Credit Sean Loyless, courtesy of RootsRated. While... read more

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View Full Post Around Town: West Austin

Published: 4/16/2018

Take a break and make it a lake day in West Austin. Gorgeous views, elegant resorts, waterfront dining and drinking, and sunset gazing all make for a tranquil day. Courtesy of Lakeway Resort & Spa. Ravishing Resorts Enjoy luxury spa treatments, lovely accommodations and a variety of family-friendly activities at Lake Austin Spa Resort, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (renovated property is expected to be complete by mid 2019), Horseshoe Bay Resort , Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop, Lakeway Resort and Spa and the new Miraval Austin (opening Fall 2018). Saffron Find Indian and... read more

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View Full Post Plan the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 4/6/2018

Spending Memorial Day weekend in Austin? Make the most of your long holiday with plenty of outdoor adventures, live music and delicious eats that will keep you fueled up for three days of fun. DAY 1 Credit Geoff Duncan. Start your day with breakfast at Paperboy , a popular food truck with early-morning dishes like sweet potato hash with braised pork belly, garlic-rosemary mayo and a poached egg. Then head over to Zilker Park , a sprawling 360-acre green space in the heart of downtown that’s home to Zilker Hillside Theater (site of festivals and free music), Zilker Botanical Garden and... read more

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View Full Post 3-Day Austin Family Fun Itinerary

Published: 4/4/2018

Get weird, wild and wacky over a three-day weekend with this fun Austin itinerary. The whole family will keep busy with everything from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly attractions and lots of yummy eats in between. DAY 1 Big Top Candy Shop. Credit Jane Ko. Morning Fuel up for the day with a filling breakfast taco at Fresa’s South First (the Lorenzo is egg whites with spinach, black beans, avocado and cheddar cheese rolled up in a corn tortilla). Then head over to the multilevel part-tree fort, part-modern sculpture Cathedral of Junk , which features a dense tangle of jungle-like... read more

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View Full Post Your Guide to Paddling Lady Bird Lake

Published: 3/21/2018

Lady Bird Lake is the epitome of the Austin lifestyle. Every day of the week, the lake is filled with people taking advantage of this stretch of dammed-off Colorado River that offers endless recreation opportunities. Backdropped by the downtown Austin skyline on one side, Zilker Park and Auditorium Shores on the other, and featuring the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail , this entire section of Austin represents the enthusiasm locals have for the outdoors. With eight official access points (and endless other places to put-in or take-out), the reservoir is a great place to spend a day on... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience Austin’s Bats

Published: 3/9/2018

When most people think of Austin, visions of things like tasty taco and musicians performing all over town come to mind. But the city is also known for its love of certain winged nocturnal animals that appear at sunset. Yep, those are the Mexican Free-Tailed Bats . A 1980 renovation transformed the Congress Avenue Bridge into an ideal bat cave, soon attracting migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. From late spring until early fall, get ready for the sunset show by heading to the grassy hill vantage point of the Statesman Bat Observation Center, adjacent to the bridge. Visitors... read more

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View Full Post Where to See Wildflowers Near Austin

Published: 3/6/2018

Every spring, the Texas Hill Country blooms into a colorful cascade of delicate Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes and Indian Blankets, as wildflowers blanket the meadows, fields and valleys near Austin. Bring your camera, and your sense of wonder, as you scout out these spectacular wildflowers in and around Austin. Credit Rob Greebon. 1. There’s no time like springtime to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in southwest Austin. The Center displays 800 native Texas plant species (including bluebonnets and other wildflowers) in gardens, meadows and nature... read more

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View Full Post Top Things To Do in Austin with Kids this Spring

Published: 2/20/2018

While much of the country is still thawing out from the winter, spring in Austin is sunny and mild, making it the perfect time of year to visit with your kids. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to celebrate the season! McKinney Falls State Park. Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Visit a Park Soak up the sunshine while taking your kids on a hike! There are many trails and parks in the Austin area, but some of our favorite family-friendly ones are Zilker Park , McKinney Falls State Park , Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve , and Pedernales Falls State Park . Take Me Out to the... read more

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View Full Post Around Town: South Austin

Published: 2/14/2018

Take some time to explore South Austin - a place where hippie meets fancy, original meets contemporary and artsy meets outdoorsy. Courtesy of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Marvel at and learn about the beauty and diversity of Austin’s native plants and wildflowers. Peter Pan Mini Golf Pick up a putter and go a few rounds at this quirky BYOB putt-putt course. Greetings from Austin mural at Roadhouse Relics. Courtesy of Jane Ko. Roadhouse Relics and Greetings Mural This vintage-style neon gallery and home of the “Greetings from... read more

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View Full Post The Complete Austin Spring Bucket List

Published: 2/12/2018

Spring is finally here! And with it comes loads of outdoor fun in Austin. From picnics in the park to scenic swimming holes and awesome events, you’ll find that our town knows how to make the most of this sunshine season. Here are 10 spring musts to put on your Austin bucket list. Windmill and Bluebonnets in the Morning. Credit Rob Greebon. 1. Go wild for wildflowers. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in southwest Austin displays 650 native Texas plant species in gardens and on nature trails. Or take a day trip out to Texas Hill Country, where the meadows and valleys... read more

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