Best Burger Joint, Farmers’ Markets, Farrah Fawcett and Barton Springs

Eliza Spring Barton Springs

What is this mysterious structure behind a fence at Barton Springs? Find out on today’s episode!

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After a two-week sabbatical, the Austinot Podcast is back! Thanks to everyone who has continued to send in awesome questions about Austin on Facebook and Twitter.

We really enjoyed answering your questions this week.

Farrah Fawcett University of Texas

Farrah Fawcett during her time as a student at UT

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Weirdest Austin 5Ks, Best Chill Music Venues & Worst Weather on Record

Electric Run Austin 5Ks

The Electric Run is a weird 5K that’s coming to Austin tomorrow, March 30th

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Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in their Austin questions this week! From weird Austin 5Ks to chill music venues, you’ve asked us to cover some great topics on today’s episode!

Though we received a lot of fascinating questions, we picked the ones we thought would be most interesting to the Austinot community as a whole. Here they are: [Read more...]

Skinny Dipping, Italian Food and Kayaking on the Austinot Podcast

Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake in Austin

Want insight on the best places to launch a kayak? Listen to this episode of the Austinot Podcast

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Thanks for joining us this week! We’ve had a great time receiving your Austin-related questions on Facebook and Twitter. You spark our curiosity and we really enjoy discovering the answers to your questions, so keep ‘em coming!

These are the questions we picked this week: [Read more...]

Celebrate Our 50th Austinot Podcast Episode With Graffiti & Good Eats

Focus One Point and Breathe Austin Graffiti

RIP

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! We’re excited to celebrate our 50th episode with you this week. Thanks for tuning in and making the Austinot Podcast a success.

For those of you who have been around the block a few times, you know that we accept Austin-related questions from our community every week on Twitter and Facebook, and pick a handful of those questions to answer on our Podcast. We have a lot of fun questions this week and here they are: [Read more...]

Free SXSW Events, Dog Parks, Broomball & More on the Austinot Podcast

6th Street Austin during SXSW

Living the SXSW lifestyle

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SXSW 2013 has hit the city, and Austinites are divided in their response. Should we flee downtown, or enter the madness to celebrate the latest innovations and creations in tech, music and film?

You know we’re explorers at heart, so you shouldn’t be surprised that we pick the latter. Today on the Austinot Podcast, we’ll tell you about free SXSW events that are open to the public (read: you don’t need a badge, though the time you spend in line may equal the time it takes to drive between the Capitol and the Congress Bridge at rush hour). [Read more...]

Austinot Podcast: Kite Festival, Vegan and Vegetarian Picks and More

Austin Kite Festival at Zilker Park

The Austin Kite Festival happens annually on the first Sunday in March

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Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! You all continue to ask some fabulous questions, and we enjoy answering them every week. [Read more...]

Austin Weekend Events, SXSW Plans, BBQ & More on the Austinot Podcast

Sherwood Forest Faire Costumes

Creatures of Fantasy are all over the grounds of the Sherwood Forest Faire, taking place this weekend

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It’s that time of the week again! We’re ready to break the chain that attaches us to our desk from Monday to Friday, and enjoy a full weekend in our one-of-a-kind city. [Read more...]

Austinot Podcast: Congress Bats, Austin Itinerary and Local Weirdness

Capitol Building Rotunda AustinClick the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast.

Whether you’re new to the city or have been here all your life, Austin holds its mysteries for all of us. If a local conundrum has been keeping you up at night, submit a question for our Austinot Podcast and we may just answer!

This week’s questions were submitted on our Facebook page. You can also feel free to ask questions on Twitter, Google+ or Pinterest.

This Episode Covers… [Read more...]

Austinot Podcast: Plastic Bag Ban, Radio Stations, Tex-Mex and More

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For those of you who tuned in last week, you know that we’re experimenting with a new format on our Austinot Podcast. Instead of focusing on one topic, we’ve started soliciting your burning questions about Austin!

Roxy-Roca-Holy-Mountain

Holy Mountain is a new live music venue in the Red River district

This episode of the Austinot Podcast covers some stellar questions about our beautiful city. Tune in to hear the answers to the following questions:

  • “How many live music venues are there in Austin?”
    -Laurie A. Valek, Facebook
  • “When will Austin get better radio stations?”
    -@kelz514, Twitter
  • “What is the one best resource for finding out what’s happening in Austin for the weekend?”
    -Stephanie Stacy Phelps, Facebook
  • “What are your thoughts on the plastic bag ban that’s going into effect?” -Tyler Edmunds, Facebook
  • “I’m looking for the ‘best’ or at least ‘good’ Tex-Mex in Austin. What are y’all’s favorite places?”
    -Ellen Deleganes, Facebook
  • “Are there any Austin area writers groups?”
    -@literarygrrrl, Twitter [Read more...]

Austinot Podcast Remixed: Awesomely Answering Your Austin Questions

Dining Room of Titaya's Thai Cuisine

@deliciousgames: “Why do Thai restaurants insist on no windows and bad decor?”

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Austin may not be the largest city around, but there’s still so much going on that it’s challenging to keep up!

We normally cover a specific event or topic during a podcast episode, but this week we’re trying something new. We collected interesting questions that we’ve been asked recently on Facebook and Twitter, and we’re giving the answers on our podcast episode! [Read more...]

Make Plans for Summer Days at the Austin Boat and Travel Trailer Show

Boating on Lake Austin

If Lake Austin is calling your name…

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January is the perfect time to dream about warmer days by the water. Or, better yet, on the water. This weekend at the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Boat and Travel Trailer Show has corralled practically everything you need for outdoor fun in Central Texas. [Read more...]

Gruene, Texas Is One of Our Favorite Day Trips from Austin

Gruene Texas Water Tower

The landmark of Gruene Historic District, the water tower

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Less than an hour south of Austin is Gruene, Texas, an area with a colorful history that’s perfect for a day trip or weekend away.

Founded in the 1840′s, Gruene was once a booming transportation and commerce center. However, the boll weevil disaster and Great Depression hit the town hard, and Gruene was basically a ghost town by 1950.

With the help of friends, many of Gruene’s most important buildings were restored and designated as historic landmarks. Today, Gruene Historic District is a lovely town with an old-time feel that’s easy to appreciate. [Read more...]

Play Games and Socialize Seven Days a Week at Great Hall Games

Small World Great Hall Games

Owner Rob Smith with popular board game, Small World

Sometimes when you’re looking for things to do in Austin, you want to find something a little more low-key. We recently discovered Great Hall Games on N. Lamar near 2222 (5501 N. Lamar Blvd.). It’s become our go-to spot to spend a couple of hours playing games together in a friendly, laid-back environment.

Great Hall Games keeps an active schedule, with planned activities six days of the week. Here’s the rundown: [Read more...]

Will the Austin New Year’s Eve 2012 Celebration Be the Best Yet?

Austin New Year's Eve Fireworks Show DowntownClick on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast.

It’s time to ring in 2013, and this year’s City of Austin New Year’s Eve celebration is massive! We want to say up front that this event is free, which becomes almost unbelievable when you see how much is involved.

Here’s what’s in store for you if you take part in New Year’s Eve at Auditorium Shores (at S. 1st St. and Riverside Dr.): [Read more...]

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of Trail of Lights at Zilker Park

Trail of Lights Austin Entry

Entry to Trail of Lights Austin

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After two dark holiday seasons at Zilker Park, our Trail of Lights is back. Thanks to dedicated organizers and donors, this year’s trip to the Trail of Lights will be an all-night affair that your family will remember until next year. [Read more...]