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Little Free Library Makes Books Accessible Along Austin Roadsides

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Roadside Lending Libraries in Austin

Perhaps you’ve seen one — a small case in a neighbor’s front yard filled with books. A sign attached encourages passers-by to “take a book, return a book.” Curious? These Little Free Libraries combine social good with signature Austin weirdness to encourage reading in the community. I first discovered these unique lending libraries while walking […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Top 6 Unique Wedding Venues in Austin

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Bill Tucker

Barr Mansion Wedding Venue

The question’s been popped, the ring presented and your heart is aflutter with pre-marital bliss. Love is in the air. You excitedly share the news with loved ones and what are the first questions they ask? “Have you set a date? Where’s it going to be?” And that’s when it hits you. You have to plan […]

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5 Favorite Places to Meet People in Austin

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Andrew Chase

Places to Meet People in Austin

So I packed up all of my things and decided to move to Austin because, you know, nobody else is doing that nowadays. On my way down here, I had that restless feeling that I was forgetting something. We’ve all experienced this. It didn’t hit me until I had arrived, but there were actually two things […]

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Dog House Drinkery Is Playground for Dogs and Owners

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Natalie Parra-Novosad

Dog House Drinkery Dog Park

Attention dog parents! You know that feeling when you come home from a long day at work and your best buddy is super excited to see you? You pet him and feed him, but after a long day you really want to go out and have a drink with some friends. The guilt of leaving […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, dogs, leander

9 Lap Swimming Spots Around Austin

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

Where to Swim in Austin

Visiting Austin and need a watery workout? Love to swim laps but hate paying for a club or committing to group lessons? Austin has several great pools for those who like to drop in and bliss out to the lane’s black stripe. Here are nine Austin area pools that have drop-in lap swimming. Check individual […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: fitness, swimming

Guide to Sunday Funday in East Austin

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Guest Blogger

Sunday Funday East Austin

Guest article by Dawn Sarnecky It’s no secret that Austin’s east side is a little grittier than the rest. I’m drawn to this kind of environment for its uniqueness and beauty. Since movin’ on up to the east side (thank you, Jeffersons), I’ve adventured out to discover gems that could give Sunday Funday on Rainey Street a run for its money. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, eastside

36 Hours in Austin, Texas

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Edwin Ochoa

I Love You So Much Street Mural Austin

If you only had 36 hours to spend in Austin, what would you do? By the time you read this article, I will be several hundred miles north of Austin on I-35 towards Minneapolis. For four years, my wife and I have called Austin home, but now it’s time to say goodbye to this wonderful place. So I asked […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink

Is the Greenbelt Open? Reliable Answers to Common Questions

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Leah Nyfeler

When bad weather strikes, it’s important to get accurate information about conditions before heading out onto Austin’s trails and waterways. Here are several common questions with reliable resources to quickly answer whether the time is right to enjoy Austin’s many outdoor recreational areas.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: swimming holes, texas state parks

10 Free Things to Do in Austin This Summer

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Matthew Champion

Free Things to Do in Austin This Summer

After living here for a decade, I know a few things about Austinites. We love the summer (everything except the heat and mosquitoes), we love to stay busy and we love it when things are FREE. Fortunately for us, there are plenty of things to do around the city that won’t cost us a penny […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: summer, swimming

Backyard Story Night: The Hottest Trend in Austin

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Jessica Pino

There has been a notable upswing in storytelling events in Austin. And while many of these events are formal, paid affairs, there’s a movement to make them accessible to the average Austinite. Backyard Story Night is part of this movement. The goal is simple: gather friends – and friends of friends – in a backyard to share real, unrehearsed stories. […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

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