Situated two hours southwest of Austin, Kerrville, TX was placed toward the bottom of our day trip list because of its distance away. But after visiting Wimberley, Gruene, multiple state parks and so many Hill Country gems closer to us, we still kept hearing good things about Kerrville. We woke up on a recent Saturday […]
Uberpong: Revolutionizing Ping Pong in Austin and Around the World
This guest blog article is by Rachael Edwards. Many people are unaware that ping pong is the second most popular sport in the world. Most of us do know that it may also be the most visually unappealing game out there. That was the case until Uberpong came onto the scene right here in Austin. And […]
Day Trip to a Distant Past: Inner Space Caverns
Driving around Austin, there is so much to see to engage your imagination. Flashy neon signs, funky graffiti, natural parks. But you may have missed one of the most natural beauties in the Austin area, just feet away. Seventy feet, to be exact, down below you as you pass along I-35 right outside of Georgetown. […]
Austin Reptile Shows Enters After School Enrichment Arena
This guest blog post is by Michael Foux. The final school bell rings. Minutes later, children start arriving in the science lab. They scan the room, faces beaming with wonder. A man wearing a t-shirt that reads “Keep Austin Scaly” invites them to take a seat near a table holding a number of plain brown […]
Pinot’s Palette: Painting Therapy in South Austin
I once decided after a friend gifted me with his old easel that I was going to paint. I went out to the local craft store and bought a starter kit, some brushes and some really cheap canvas. I wore an old white button-down shirt, ready to have it creatively splattered with paint.
Monthly FrankenBike Austin Event Thrills Enthusiasts and Newbies
Austin is known as a bike friendly town. Bike lanes are all over the place, even in areas that see almost no bicycle traffic. City buses and MetroRail accommodate cyclists and there are seemingly countless bicycle shops in the Greater Austin Area serving countless riders with different preferences and riding styles. So it’s no surprise […]
When it Comes to Cigars in Austin, Bobalu Cigar Co. Is the Top Choice
“And a woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke.” -Rudyard Kipling, The Betrothed Historically, Christopher Columbus is credited with introducing tobacco smoking to Europe. It is recorded in the annals of history that two of his crewmen, Rodrigo de Jerez and Luis de Torres, encountered tobacco for the first time on the island […]
Alamo Springs Cafe: Burger Heaven Near Fredericksburg
For the longest time, Alamo Springs Cafe didn’t have a website. AlamoSpringsCafe.com redirected to a Facebook page. They are out in the middle of nowhere. And none of this bothers them in the least. When your burgers are this good, you don’t need to worry about silly little details like location and a functional website. […]
Goodybag Launches Local Loyalty Program With Philanthropic Twist
You’ve probably walked into a local business and seen an iPad by the register, giving you the chance to earn points or save money by swiping a rewards card. There are a handful of these loyalty programs on the move in Austin, but only one of them was founded here: Goodybag. If you’re the one […]
Gruene, Texas Is One of Our Favorite Day Trips from Austin
Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! 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 […]
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