Best Juice Bars In Austin For Fresh Juice

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 16, 2023

Austin is known to be a very fit, active city…and that’s one of the reasons why there are many juice bars in Austin! You can easily find cold-pressed juices and fresh smoothies in just about any neighborhood in Austin. From healthy green juices to refreshing fruit juices to protein smoothies, we’re rounding up the places…

37 Photos That Capture The Austin Aesthetic

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 12, 2023

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelsey Kennedy is a native Texan and a local Austin author, photographer, and blogger with a serious obsession for all things Austin. As the creator of four Texas-focused travel websites, her work has reached over 12 million readers in 38 countries, all searching for the coolest things to do in the hottest…

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What Are The Most Walkable Neighborhoods In Austin?

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 11, 2023

Austin is obviously growing at a rapid pace, and a big part of what draws people to Austin is the small footprint. After all, even though Austin is around 1 million people now, the Austin City Limits aren’t all that large! We have a fairly small downtown space, and driving from one side of the…

27 Best Burgers In Austin

30 Best Burgers In Austin (2024 EDITION!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | January 4, 2023

Aaaand here we go with the 30 best burgers in Austin! Burgers are fun because nearly every city in America has GREAT burgers, and everyone loves them. And if you’re visiting Austin (or if you’re a local!) and you’re hoping to try some of the BEST of the best burgers in Austin Texas, you’ve landed…

15 Best Places For Wedding Dress Shopping in Austin

15 Best Places For Wedding Dress Shopping In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 20, 2022

Austin is not only a popular city for destination weddings…it’s also a phenomenal place to go wedding dress shopping! While you used to have to travel to Houston or Dallas for the big shopping destinations in Texas, Austin has been rising to the occasion (after all, those gorgeous boutique hotels and romantic restaurants have been…

Is Austin Expensive To Visit? City of Austin Power Plant

Is Austin Expensive To Visit?

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 8, 2022

Austin, Texas: one of the top travel destinations in the United States right now. Folks love it for the live music, the barbecue, the 300 sunny days we get each year, and the nearby Texas hill country. Home to both SXSW and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin has plenty of reasons to stop by…

100 spots for a first date in Austin

Where To Go On A First Date In Austin? Here Are 100 Ideas!

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 7, 2022

First dates are…well, they’re first dates. Sometimes they go well, and sometimes they don’t. If you’ve been talking to someone really great, you want to impress them with a great (romantic!) spot. And if you’re really not so sure about this date, you don’t want to invest too much time or money into it. Choosing…

The Best Restaurants To Celebrate A Birthday Dinner In Austin

19 Best Restaurants To Celebrate Your Birthday Dinner In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 2, 2022

Your big day is coming up! In an effort to provide some inspiration for your birthday dinner restaurant in Austin, here are a bunch of restaurants to celebrate your birthday dinner in Austin. There’s obviously no one-size-fits-all restaurant choice for your special day. Some folks want a casual brewery dinner where you can easily get…

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Best Places For Austin Christmas Shopping

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 30, 2022

The holiday shopping season has arrived, and that also means it’s officially Austin Christmas shopping time!! Holiday shopping in Austin is especially fun because when it comes to shopping styles, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. After all, Austinites have always loved to do things a little bit differently, including buying gifts…  Austin…

15 Free Things To Do In Austin This Christmas

15 Free And Cheap Things To Do This Christmas In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 16, 2022

Spending Christmas in Austin? Despite being a warm city for much of the year, Austin really brings out the holiday pizzaz during the month of December, and it’s a REALLY fun place to spend Christmas! We’ll even get a few cold days at the end of the year, so it’s a great time to bundle…

Your Guide To The Best Pizza In Austin

Who Has The Best Pizza In Austin? We Found It…

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 7, 2022

And here we go with the “best pizza in Austin” discussion! It’s an important one… Ask any Austin local where to find the very best pizza restaurant near you, and you’ll get a wide variety of answers? Why? Austin has a wide variety of pizza styles! And so creating a guide to the best pizza…

Guide To Eating & Drinking in Round Rock

The Best Food And Drinks In Round Rock: A Local’s Guide

By Addie Gross | October 18, 2022

Heading north of Austin and want to know where to eat? Consider this your guide to the best drinks and food in Round Rock! Round Rock isn’t especially known for its food (except for maybe our famous donuts), but there are definitely some spots that are worth checking out when you’re up this way. I…

Neighborhood Sushi in Austin

Top 13 Sushi Restaurants In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 16, 2022

The sushi restaurants in Austin can be an unexpected delight while exploring the Austin dining scene. In a very land-locked city with a relatively small population (compared to Houston and Dallas), Austin has an impressive number of exceptional sushi restaurants from top chefs who work daily to study and perfect the art of Japanese sushi.…

Best Spots for Fried Chicken in Austin

The 9 Best Spots For Fried Chicken In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 16, 2022

Every fried chicken fanatic has a favorite spot in Austin. It’s just really delicious food that tastes GREAT on a hot summer day paired with a Dr. Pepper, and equally great on a cold rainy day paired with creamy mashed potatoes. We love fried chicken here in Austin, so it only seems fitting to share…

Where To Eat The Best Lunch In Austin Texas: 53 Options In Every Category

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 11, 2022

I’m here to help you find the best lunch in Austin, Texas! “Best” is different for all of us…and if you’re anything like me, it changes from day to day. The healthy downtown Austin lunch you’re craving on Monday might not suffice on a Friday afternoon when you really need a big, delicious burger. I’m…

Best Pumpkin Patches In Austin (2025)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 27, 2025
Dripping Springs Pumpkin Fest

A quick guide + map to the best pumpkin patches in Austin this year.

Kid-Friendly Halloween Events Near Austin (2025 Edition)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 25, 2025
Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas

Fall is back, the air is crisping up (kinda…), and Austin is full of festive events perfect for kids and families. Not gonna lie – Halloween and fall events in Austin have gotten EXPENSIVE! If you’re going with a family of 4, expect to spend $100 on admission alone. Here are a few of my personal…

Easy Family Hikes Near Austin (Kid-Tested Trails!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 23, 2025
hiking at Walnut Creek Park

Looking for an easy family hike near Austin? I get it! I love being outdoors with my kids, but I don’t always want to commit to a long trek with steep climbs, tons of stairs, or rocky terrain. The good news is there are plenty of kid-friendly hikes near Austin that I’ve explored with my…

Where To Eat Near ACL Fest 2025

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 22, 2025
Sandy's Hamburgers

From pre-fest coffee to post-fest drinks + carbs, here’s where to eat close to ACL Festival.

27 Fun Things To Do With Kids In Austin (That Locals Actually Love)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 22, 2025
Goat Farm at Jester King Austin

Whether you’re a local or you’re visiting with kids, here are some of my favorite really fun things to do in Austin with kids.

Do You Need A Car When You Visit Austin? A Mom’s Honest Take

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 19, 2025
Downtown Austin skyline at night

Wondering if you need a car when you visit Austin? Ok, hi! Sure! I’ll answer that. As a local Austin resident and someone who is constantly hopping around ATX to eat and explore, I have a feel for where to stay when you visit Austin and how you should plan to get around. ABOUT THE…

21 Cool Hotels Near Austin City Limits Festival

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 18, 2025
21 Best Hotels Near Austin City Limits Music Festival

Because why stay somewhere boring when you could stay somewhere awesome? Here are the best hotels near ACL Fest.

The Thinkery In Austin: Is The Children’s Museum Worth It?

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 18, 2025
The Thinkery

The Thinkery is our awesome little kids museum here in Austin. It’s located in the family-friendly east Austin neighborhood of Mueller, and it’s on pretty much every “best things to do in Austin” guide. If you’re wondering if it’s worth it to visit, I’ll go ahead cut to the chase: YES! I’ve been to this…

10 Fun and Kid-Friendly Hotels in Austin for Your Next Trip

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 17, 2025
Origin Hotel in Austin

When you’re visiting a city, the most important thing to do first is book your hotel! Once that’s taken care of, everything else-restaurants, museums, concerts, and other fun activities-falls into place. I’ve written before about the best places to stay in Austin with kids, and I still stand by what I said: a vacation rental…

12 Best Playgrounds In Austin (Ranked By My Kids)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 17, 2025
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 into places like Pease Park, Walnut Creek, and Circle C, making play structures bigger and better, adding shaded areas, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for…

What To Wear To Austin City Limits Music Festival

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 17, 2025
What To Wear To ACL Festival

There’s a formula to this! Hot tip: no rompers because PORTA-POTTIES.

The Best Breakfast Spots In Austin With Kids

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 15, 2025
breakfast in Austin with kids

You know where Austin really shines? Casual breakfast spots! My kids love going out on Saturday mornings for a big stack of pancakes, and luckily, Austin has plenty of options. If you’re looking for where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids, here are a few of our favorite spots – personally approved by my…

Where To Stay In Austin With Kids

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 11, 2025
where to stay in Austin with kids

When a friend tells me she’s visiting Austin with her little ones and wants to know where to stay in Austin with kids, this is exactly what I tell her: An awesome airbnb, centrally located. And yes, plan on renting a car! Texas doesn’t have reliable public transportation. I’ve lived in Austin forever and I’m…

10 Best Restaurants on South Congress (From a Local Who Eats Here Weekly)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 5, 2025
Jo's Coffee

I know it’s a bit of an unpopular opinion, but as a local, I think South Congress is still incredible. Sure, it’s not the hippie mecca it used to be, and yes, a few big corporate stores have moved in-but the vibe is alive, the streets are fun, and the food? Absolutely worth it. Here…

The Best Coffee Shops In Austin With Playgrounds

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 5, 2025
Doxa Coffee and playground

I can’t count how many play dates I’ve done at coffee shops in Austin! They’re great spots to meet up with a fellow mom friend, let the toddlers play, and enjoy a caffeinated catch-up session. Here are a few of my favorite Austin coffee shops with play areas.  Full disclosure: I’m a coffee snob. I…

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