If you’ve had your fill of walking around downtown Austin and are looking for other hot spots to visit, don’t fret: there are tons of lovely towns just outside of the Austin city limits that are perfect for spending a day in. One of the most popular towns for visitors (and locals) is Dripping…
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Excited to start planning your upcoming trip to Austin but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ll help get you started with these handy insider tips and ideas. Whether it’s your first time in Austin or your fortieth, this checklist is sure to provide plenty of unique Austin experiences for…
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Gruene, Texas (pronounced "green") is a Historic District located within the city of New Braunfels, about one hour from Austin. Established by Henry D. Gruene in 1872, this thriving district was originally populated by German cotton farmers dating back to before the Civil War. Despite its growing…
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While we’re all longing for the days when we can sit on the patio with our friends and enjoy a cold craft beer, Hill Country wine or cocktail made with a locally distilled spirit, we can still find ways to support and enjoy Austin- and Central Texas-made beverages. Read on for how to buy local…
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Staying home but still want to support our Austin community? Use your dollars to support local businesses in a variety of ways - whether ordering takeout & delivery, tuning in and tipping live streaming bands and musicians, purchasing gift cards from temporarily shuttered eateries and bars or merch…
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The Fifth Annual Hill Country Food Truck Festival featuring 16 food trucks, 13 Texas Hill Country wineries and a lineup of live Texas music, will take place from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, in Luckenbach Texas. Last year more than 2,500 folks enjoyed what could be best described as…
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Just west of Austin lies the beautiful Texas Hill Country, home to expansive natural areas, an abundance of shopping, decades of Texas history and a few of our favorite wineries (46, to be exact)…
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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 are known for the highest quality of a particular varietal so they can produce the best wines. They…
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