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14 Places To Go Trail Running In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 27, 2022
Shoal Creek Greenbelt Running Trail in Austin

Austin is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Texas Hill Country, which means there are some awesome places to go trail running in Austin. We’ll include a map of the best trail runs in Austin below for you to browse.  Folks who are interested in trail running tend to get SUPER obsessed with…

Where To Get Tacos and Margaritas in Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 19, 2022
De Nada Cantina patio

ATX summers: the sun is out, the days are long, and there’s seriously nothing more delicious than the combo of tacos and margaritas. Let’s face it: tacos + margs is a pretty iconic duo, and Austin Texas has a BUNCH of places where you can indulge. But, as is true with most food experiences, it’s…

Where To Eat Near The Moody Center In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 7, 2022
The Moody Center

Heading to a game or show at the Moody Center and wondering where to eat beforehand? The goal of this guide is to connect you to local Austin restaurants nearby the University of Texas campus! (Map included below.) Since this arena is on UT’s campus, most of the nearby places to eat and drink will be…

14 Best Concert Venues In Austin For Live Music

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 6, 2022
C-Boys Heart And Soul

If Austin is really the “live music capital of the world,” there have to be some awesome concert venues in Austin…right? Yep! The days of teeny tiny bands playing on corner stages and being “discovered” are few and far between. But Austin is still home to dozens of AWESOME concert venues. Some of them are…

25 Things To Do In Austin (That Aren’t Tourist Traps)

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 16, 2022
things to do in Austin

There are so many cool things to do in Austin, but let’s face it… …this is a kind of a tourist’s city now. A lot of ideas out there with the “things to do in Austin” are full of tourist traps. Enter: this guide. Related: 100 Creative Date Ideas In Austin Here are 25 things…

Where To Play Bingo In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 11, 2022
Capital Bingo

Since it’s soooo dang entertaining and requires basically zero physical activity, Bingo is probably never going to go out of style. Some Austinites have even made it their primary hobby! (Hey, it’s pretty addicting..)  Besides the obvious entertainment it brings to people, playing this game also has a positive impact because bingo halls are required…

Do You Need A Car In Austin?

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 8, 2022
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 the best places to stay and how you should plan to get around. Do you need a…

Best Date Night Spots In Georgetown

By Addie Gross | March 1, 2022

If you’re looking for the best date night spots in Georgetown (a suburb juuuust north of Austin) you’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a happy hour date, a romantic dinner, or a group outing with friends, we’ve got got just the place for you. Austin has so many options for fun date night spots, but the…

7 Absolutely Iconic Queso Spots In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 28, 2022
Torchy's Queso in Austin

Queso is a quintessential Austin food. It’s a melty, gooey, shareable dish of cheese + various toppings, and it’s always served with crip, salty tortilla chips (some are better than others…more on that later.) Visitors always want to know where to find the best queso in Austin, so here’s a roundup of 7 great options…

Dripping Springs Breweries With Playgrounds

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 15, 2022
Playground at Jester King

If you have little ones, you’re no doubt looking for kid-friendly restaurants where they can run around and play. One of the best places near Austin for lots of space, sunshine, and beer (!!) is Dripping Springs. It’s about 10 miles southwest of the city. Because of zoning laws and real estate prices, it’s a…

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