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Top 22 Geek Spots in Austin

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Bill Tucker

Top Geek Spots in Austin

Let’s face it: we all geek out. Whether you’re addicted to Candy Crush, obsess over “Sherlock,” or wait 10 minutes for a Marvel movie’s end credits scene, everyone indulges in some sort of fandom. Luckily, Austin is home to a plethora of stores, shops, and spots that exist to scratch that geeky itch whenever it […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Local Business

Your Biker Gang Turns Up Street Style With Guided Tours of Austin

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Your Biker Gang Austin Tours

Guest article by Caitlin Jackson They’re not motorcycles. They’re not Segways. They’re electric minibikes. And you can ride one, too. Austin has a novel way to explore the city. For two hours, you can be a part of your very own biker gang. Your Biker Gang, a guided tour company using electric minibikes, turns up […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Spend a Day Cooling Off at Jones Brother’s Park on Lake Travis

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Amanda Sayers

Jones Brother's Park Swimming Lake Travis

Anyone who has lived, worked, or played in Austin in the summer can agree on one thing: it’s hot! This summer is no exception, with scorching temperatures currently over 100 degrees. To beat the heat, you’ll find many locals and visitors splashing around in the swimming holes and lakes that surround our beautiful city.

Filed Under: Activities, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: lake travis, swimming, swimming holes

10 Austin Books Clubs at Independent Book Stores Cover Range of Genres

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Austin Book Clubs

Guest article by Archana Vemulapalli Austin is a book lover’s paradise. With numerous independent book stores, a world-renowned poetry festival, book readings, and one of the nation’s premier annual literary events, the annual Texas Book Festival, there’s something for everyone. It’s no surprise, then, that there’s an abundance of Austin book clubs for the bibliophiles […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: books

Make a Special Connection Doing Yoga With Your Dog at Austin Doga

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Austin Doga Class

Guest article by Sarah Snyder For lovers of yoga who are invested in the tradition of keeping Austin weird, Austin Doga invites you and your dog to experience yoga together. Appropriate for small, medium, and large dogs of all breeds, walking into an Austin Doga session is like walking into a room full of puppy […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: dogs, yoga

Austin Huns Rugby Team Plans to Join Major League, Build Stadium for 10,000

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Dustin Vegas

Austin Huns Rugby in Austin

You may or may not have heard of the Austin Huns. If you haven’t, get ready to see a lot more about them within the next few years. The Huns are the official rugby team of Austin, Texas, poised to become one of the city’s biggest sports teams. They’ve been in Central Texas since 1972, steadily growing […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Get the Ultimate Austin Glamping Experience

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Austin Glamping

Guest article by Rebecca West Camping is a lot of work. An escape to the great outdoors may seem like a breath of fresh air, but many are put off by the lack of facilities and the effort associated with camping, and return home disappointed and devoid of motivation to ever go back. “Glamping” is […]

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Pinballz Combines 80’s Nostalgia With Modern Games Since 2010

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Bill Tucker

Pinball Machines at Pinballz

Some kids grew up on the baseball field, others on their bikes. I was raised on video games. As a young lad in northern New Jersey, many an afternoon was spent at the local arcade. My dad would hand me $5 in quarters, and I’d wander the labyrinth of lights and sounds in search of the […]

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Do You Know the History Behind Austin’s Mount Bonnell?

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Kelli McDonald

View from Mount Bonnell in Austin

It takes climbing 106 steps up a historical flagstone staircase to reach the top of Austin’s famous 775 foot tall promontory, Mount Bonnell. What is now a popular destination for tourists, photographers, couples and families was once a wilder, more rural part of Austin. Though Austinites love to climb to the top for a quick photo, […]

Filed Under: Activities, Culture, Discoveries, History Tagged With: west austin

Vigilante Gaming Bar’s Custom Touches Result in Tabletop Game Paradise

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Bill Tucker

Vigilante Gaming Bar

Below a strip of condos on North Lamar, battles are being waged. Warriors and wizards, orcs and elves. Card wielding combatants drink pints of mead as they clash in contests of skill, bravery and treachery. In this realm, games are serious business. They’re also a ton of fun. Vigilante Gaming Bar, a brand new spot […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

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