12 Best Playgrounds In Austin (Ranked By My Kids)

Skyline Park

Austin has some of the best playgrounds in Texas, and lately the city has been busy giving a few of them major upgrades. The Parks Department has poured millions of dollars into places like Pease Park, Walnut Creek, and Circle C Park. We’re talking bigger play structures, more shaded areas, and safer play spots in…

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The Perfect Day In Austin, *SUMMER* Edition! 

Barton springs Pool

When I get asked what it’s like to live in Austin, I always start with the truth: it’s HOT.  And not like, hot sauce and BBQ and spicy tacos hot…I mean sweaty, sunny, I-need-to-jump-in-a-pool hot.  So if you’re visiting Austin this summer and you need a full day of fun stuff to do, this guide…

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A List Of All The Bars on Menchaca Road (Ranked)

South Austin Beer Garden

Let’s be honest…there are too many people on Rainey Street and Downtown Austin on any Saturday night. Those two popular spots for nightlife in Austin are typically packed, so we’re always searching for more venues for drinks and live music. Austinites love to go out and have a good time, and we need more venues…

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13 Epic Spring Break Ideas In Austin

spring break ideas in Austin

SPRING BREAK!! If those two words in all caps don’t make you want to jump in a swimming pool and open a can of ice-cold beer, not sure anything will… 😉 Austin Texas is one of the premier destinations for spring break travelers around the country. Why? Sun, tacos, music, swimming. Do you really need…

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15 Most Instagrammable Spots In East Austin

Mercado Sin Nombre

If you’ve spent any time in east Austin, you know that it’s adorable. It has that “Austin-y” feel, with weird murals and old buildings and lots of local restaurants and shops. And of course, there are a bunch of cool spots to visit in this part of Austin, like amazing east Austin restaurants you need…

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