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Creatures of Fantasy are all over the grounds of the Sherwood Forest Faire, taking place this weekend
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It’s that time of the week again! We’re ready to break the chain that attaches us to our desk from Monday to Friday, and enjoy a full weekend in our one-of-a-kind city. [Read more…]
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Whether you’re new to the city or have been here all your life, Austin holds its mysteries for all of us. If a local conundrum has been keeping you up at night, submit a question for our Austinot Podcast and we may just answer!
This week’s questions were submitted on our Facebook page. You can also feel free to ask questions on Twitter, Google+ or Pinterest.
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For those of you who tuned in last week, you know that we’re experimenting with a new format on our Austinot Podcast. Instead of focusing on one topic, we’ve started soliciting your burning questions about Austin!
Holy Mountain is a new live music venue in the Red River district
This episode of the Austinot Podcast covers some stellar questions about our beautiful city. Tune in to hear the answers to the following questions:
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@deliciousgames: “Why do Thai restaurants insist on no windows and bad decor?”
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Austin may not be the largest city around, but there’s still so much going on that it’s challenging to keep up!
We normally cover a specific event or topic during a podcast episode, but this week we’re trying something new. We collected interesting questions that we’ve been asked recently on Facebook and Twitter, and we’re giving the answers on our podcast episode! [Read more…]
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If Lake Austin is calling your name…
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January is the perfect time to dream about warmer days by the water. Or, better yet, on the water. This weekend at the Austin Convention Center, the Austin Boat and Travel Trailer Show has corralled practically everything you need for outdoor fun in Central Texas. [Read more…]
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The landmark of Gruene Historic District, the water tower
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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 and commerce center. However, the boll weevil disaster and Great Depression hit the town hard, and Gruene was basically a ghost town by 1950.
With the help of friends, many of Gruene’s most important buildings were restored and designated as historic landmarks. Today, Gruene Historic District is a lovely town with an old-time feel that’s easy to appreciate. [Read more…]
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Owner Rob Smith with popular board game, Small World
Sometimes when you’re looking for things to do in Austin, you want to find something a little more low-key. We recently discovered Great Hall Games on N. Lamar near 2222 (5501 N. Lamar Blvd.). It’s become our go-to spot to spend a couple of hours playing games together in a friendly, laid-back environment.
Great Hall Games keeps an active schedule, with planned activities six days of the week. Here’s the rundown: [Read more…]
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It’s time to ring in 2013, and this year’s City of Austin New Year’s Eve celebration is massive! We want to say up front that this event is free, which becomes almost unbelievable when you see how much is involved.
Here’s what’s in store for you if you take part in New Year’s Eve at Auditorium Shores (at S. 1st St. and Riverside Dr.): [Read more…]
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Entry to Trail of Lights Austin
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After two dark holiday seasons at Zilker Park, our Trail of Lights is back. Thanks to dedicated organizers and donors, this year’s trip to the Trail of Lights will be an all-night affair that your family will remember until next year. [Read more…]
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Enjoy the Jingle Bell Jaunt at beautiful Inks Lake State Park
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In Texas, we’re blessed to have a wealth of natural beauty, historical perspective and leisure-time entertainment contained within the boundaries of our Texas State Parks. Fortunately for us, our state parks aren’t taking a break for the holiday season! In fact, Texas State Parks all over Texas have special events and activities planned for this special time of year. [Read more…]
