It almost sounds too good to be true. Legal gambling in Austin? Short of a four hour drive to Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, it simply didn’t exist before now. Texas Card House has changed all that, offering the first legal poker room in Austin–and in the whole state of Texas outside reservations. The […]
Make Lady Bird Lake’s Eastside Loop Your Go-To Route
Back in the 1990s, the trail around Town Lake (now known as Lady Bird Lake) had real issues. Maintenance of the crushed granite pathway wasn’t at its finest, sections were confusing, crossing I-35 dangerous, and the eastside segment was pretty much only populated by serious souls covering the full 10-mile loop. But as Austin has […]
4 Places to Have Fun in Austin, 80’s Style
The intersection of 183 and Burnet Road forms the epicenter of a half mile bubble of retro joy. If you were old enough to ride a bicycle in the 1980’s, this list of places to have fun in Austin should tickle the nostalgia center of your brain. Now you can roller skate, sing karaoke, bowl and visit an old […]
12 Month Guide to the Biggest Austin Events
Austinites are an active bunch and like to have fun. But with hundreds of fun activities on the calendar, it’s hard to decide which ones to attend. We have to prioritize which events deserve our time and money. In order to help you start planning and budgeting for 2015, I’ve put together a month by month guide to the biggest Austin events, ranging […]
5 Ways to Run in Austin During 2015
Austin is known for its breakfast tacos, music scene and runners. Whether on the Hike and Bike Trail, through the streets of downtown or around your neighborhood, you’re bound to see at least one runner throughout your day. If you’re the runner, I wouldn’t be surprised if your 2015 resolution is to put more miles on […]
Austin Resolutions for 2015: Things to See and Do
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Are they usually focused on self-improvement, requiring physical exercise, food abstinence or cleaning out that garage? Dang it, you need to make a resolution that will open your mind. Look at the city around you, begging to be explored. If you need fresh ideas, here’s a list of 14 Austin […]
Austin Brewery Tours Highlight City’s Growing Industry
When I was offered a chance to check out ATXcursions, Austin’s newest craft brewery tour company, I jumped at the opportunity. Austin has one of the fastest growing beer scenes in the nation and quality beer is popping up in every corner, so I figured I was bound to have a good time. I love being right.
You Wanna Be Crafty? Better Do What You Can and Bead It!
Show how funky strong your style is at Bead It. Baskets and bowls of beads cover table after table, while strings of jewelry hang on the wall like sparkling tapestries. Everything is arranged by color or grouped with like items to inspire and create a beautiful house of delicate trinkets. Visit this South Austin shop […]
Light a Fire and Blow at Hyde Park’s Blue Moon Glassworks
Tucked neatly into an envelope of leafy boughs in Hyde Park, Blue Moon Glassworks and owner Jim Berry have breathed life into an artistic niche in Austin for more than 14 years. The store is filled with a colorful and ingenious array of one of a kind glass creations, and today my own unique collection of […]
Rō Fitness: Best Cardio Alternative to Running
Even if you love running, rowing – or better yet the rowing machine – is the best low impact cardio alternative out there. And Rō Fitness is Austin’s only indoor rowing studio. You’ve probably tried the rowing machines at the gym before with no results. But that’s likely because you were doing it wrong. After taking just […]
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