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View Full Post Best Outdoor Adventures in Austin

Published: 4/9/2019

Austin is known for its great outdoors, both within the city limits and in the nearby rural Texas Hill Country . Get out and explore everything from winding hiking and biking trails to cool swimming holes and lakes perfect for paddling. Courtesy of McKinney Falls State Park. HIKING Hike along the leafy 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, which skirts along shimmering waters and has picturesque views of Austin’s skyline. Snap a selfie with the memorial statue of Austin music legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, stationed along the route at Auditorium... read more

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View Full Post Top 15 Places for a Margarita in Austin

Published: 2/22/2019

Nothing says Austin like an icy margarita enjoyed on an outdoor patio. But where should you go? The city offers countless great places that mix amazing margaritas. To help you navigate, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 margaritas in Austin. Now get to sipping! La Condesa. Credit Jody Horton. La Condesa This chic restaurant is the perfect place to stop for a margarita while exploring downtown Austin. Order a bowl of chipotle guacamole and try the Margarita La Clásica (on the rocks), or the Margarita La Condesa with fresh pineapple juice for a twist. Trudy’s No list of... read more

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View Full Post Guide to Exploring Hamilton Pool Year-Round

Published: 10/19/2018

In 1980, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department cited Hamilton Pool as the “most significant natural area in rural Travis County,” which was later acquired by Travis County in 1985 in an effort to restore the land through an aggressive land management plan. Historically, the property had been over-trafficked with no regulation, so there has been immense effort since to restore the pool to its most natural state—which is both beautiful and an important part of the local ecology. The preserve includes the pool itself, which is a glistening grotto with a 50-foot waterfall... read more

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View Full Post September Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/29/2018

Late summer in Austin, Texas is all about sunny days and festival season - from music to film to comedy and more. Relax like a local this September by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of... read more

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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/1/2018

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and... read more

Tags: Events Summer Film Festivals Free Live Music Eat & Drink LGBTQ Multicultural Comedy

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View Full Post Pride Week 2018 Events in Austin

Published: 7/18/2018

Headed to Austin for Pride ? There's no shortage of festivities planned this year. You're in for a weekend of creativity, solidarity, diversity and community. Whether you're here for a day or here for the weekend, the Insider Blog has you covered with the hottest events around town. PRIDE Parade. Courtesy of Austin PRIDE. 8/6/18 OUT at the Movie ZACH Theatre This official Pride movie night brings together a few of Austin's favorite things: food trucks, film and fashion (oh, and it's free!). Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket for this... read more

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View Full Post Austin's 5 Best Natural Swimming Spots

Published: 7/9/2018

The Texas Hill Country is bisected by several major rivers and is a very green and colorful place for visitors, almost year-round. Beyond the rivers that flow through the Hill Country, you’ll find several swimming holes, discovered long ago and loved for as long as they’ve been known, some frequented by locals for many decades. These are no longer secrets, of course, as they have become popular spots, especially on hot summer days. Here are five area swimming holes that are well worth exploring. Barton Springs Pool. Credit Lars Plougmann. 1. BARTON SPRINGS | AUSTIN, TEXAS... read more

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View Full Post July Top Events & Festivals

Published: 6/29/2018

Welcome to summer in Austin where the sun is bright, the weekends are long and the music is rocking. Whether you're here for a night or for a week there are almost infinite ways to keep busy and stay cool. Here are some of our favorite events around town this July: Sound & Cinema. Credit Roger Ho. 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and unplugged performances by some of Austin's hottest live acts. www.theshadygrove.com... read more

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View Full Post Top Picks for Independence Day in Austin

Published: 6/25/2018

Spend the Fourth of July with your dearest friends and family right here in Texas’ capital city. Austin is all about friends, food and fun when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. From light-up-the-sky fireworks to live outdoor music, the city does it up right. Check out these top local events and festivals on this 4 th of July holiday: Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic. Courtesy of COTA. Austin, TX Willie Nelson’s 4 th of July Picnic Circuit of The Americas Grab your friends and head out to Circuit of The Americas for Willie Nelson’s 4 th of July Picnic... read more

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View Full Post Best Swimming Pools with Day Passes in Austin

Published: 6/20/2018

It’s hot out here, y’all! When you need to cool down and beat the heat this summer, put on some sunscreen, grab a pool noodle and dip your feet into one of our relaxing swimming pools. Here are some of the best swimming pools with day passes in Austin: Parks Courtesy of the Austin Parks & Recreation Dept. Barton Springs Pool This 1,000-foot long natural limestone pool is one of the most popular day destinations when the weather starts hitting triple digits. It’s open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and only costs $1-$3 dollars a day, so it’s definitely worth it.... read more

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