For some, hitting the dance floor can be challenging. Imagine executing those same moves while hanging in air. Now, take that scenario to the side of a downtown building, underneath the I-35 bridge, or suspended from 25-foot high scaffolding. Welcome to the world of Austin’s Blue Lapis Light. Blue Lapis Light is a site-specific dance […]
Local Businesses Support Mind and Body on Airport Blvd
Austin is full of hidden treasures. Advertised primarily by word of mouth and catering to a devoted clientele, the cluster of businesses on the corner of E 38 1/2 St and Airport Blvd is one such treasure. With a holistic synergy, these locally owned services offer one-stop shopping to nourish the body and mind. Here’s a […]
Step by Step Guide to Austin’s Long Anticipated Violet Crown Trail
How’d you like to hike, run and bike your way across 30 miles of pathway connecting central Austin to Hays County? Thanks to Violet Crown Trail, local nature lovers will soon be able to do just that.
Love the Outdoors? Want to Meet People? Try EPIC
One of the best ways to make connections in any city is to find folks who share your passion. If you love Austin’s outdoor lifestyle, meeting up with EPIC may be the path to finding a new circle of friends. They’ll also guide you to Austin’s newest trail.
Dane’s Body Shop Is New Fitness Stop on Manor Road
Austin is known for its good food, live music and hopping bar scene, and existing establishments on Manor Road check each of these boxes. But there’s another important facet to life in Austin: fitness. Thanks to local boutique gym Dane’s Body Shop’s expansion to 2701 Manor Road, this up and coming eastside city artery will soon […]
Little Free Library Makes Books Accessible Along Austin Roadsides
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 […]
You’re in for Big Air and High Speed at X Games Austin 2015
In 2014, more than 160,000 fans poured into Circuit of The Americas for Austin’s inaugural X Games. Though ESPN doesn’t release numbers, Tim Reed, Vice President of ESPN X Games, labeled the event a success: “Austin was a great fit–music, culture, lifestyle–for action sports.” And now X Games is back in town for its second year, […]
9 Lap Swimming Spots Around 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 […]
Is the Greenbelt Open? Reliable Answers to Common Questions
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.
Hill Country Day Trip Guide: Elgin, TX
Have you ever stopped in Elgin? I’m not talking about gassing up on a trip or pulling over to grab a sausage (or two) at Meyer’s Texas BBQ or Southside Market. Downtown Elgin lies off the beaten path of US Hwy 290 and offers unique charms. To get a taste of small town Texas from […]