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First-Time Visitors Guide: 25 Things To Do in Austin

Jul 31, 2024

New to Austin? Here’s what locals actually love to do. No tourist traps, promise.

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55 Fun Things To Do In Austin With Kids (2024)

By Kelsey Kennedy | Aug 30, 2024

Whether you’re a local or you’re visiting with kids, here are 55 really fun things to do in Austin with your family.

How To Plan The Perfect Bachelorette Party In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | Aug 29, 2024

All the best hotspots you need to book ASAP + every detail you need for planning the ultimate bachelorette weekend in Austin.

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The 33 Best Austin Restaurants (2024 Edition)

By Kelsey Kennedy | Jan 3, 2024

The best restaurants in Austin, in case you’re looking for a fantastic place to eat…

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Best New Restaurants in Austin (With Map) – October 2024

It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants opening in Austin! Use this guide + map to find something new to try near you.

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The Best Playgrounds In Austin (With Parking Info!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 29, 2024
Walnut Creek Playground in Austin

The city of Austin has recently invested in some significant remodels on the playgrounds in Austin. Luckily, it’s warm nearly year-round in ATX, so you can enjoy these magnificent public parks during any month. This roundup includes parks all over the Austin area, from Round Rock all the way down to Circle C.  When you…

How To Plan The Perfect Bachelorette Party In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 29, 2024

All the best hotspots you need to book ASAP + every detail you need for planning the ultimate bachelorette weekend in Austin.

Here’s Where To Go Country Dancing In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 2, 2024
Broken Spoke in Austin Texas | The best places to go country dancing in Austin

Searching for some of the best country dance floors in Austin? Well, there are still a few adorable, historic, family-owned honky tonks in ATX that make for a great date night, a memorable bachelorette party activity, or just a fun evening out with friends. Country dancing is a great excuse to dress up, have fun,…

Best Restaurants in Georgetown, TX for Local Eats and Drinks

By Kelsey Kennedy | August 1, 2024
Pizza at 600 Degrees Pizzeria in Georgetown Texas

Ask anyone who lives in Georgetown, Texas, and they’ll tell you: GTX is WHERE IT’S AT, y’all! This historic Texas town might has experienced its recent boom due to its 30 mile proximity to Austin, but now the same people who moved to Georgetown as a commuter city are very happy to call it home.…

First-Time Visitors Guide: 25 Things To Do in Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 31, 2024
I Love You So Much Mural Austin

New to Austin? Here’s what locals actually love to do. No tourist traps, promise.

The Best Austin Hotels With Pools (2024)

By Kelsey Kennedy | July 3, 2024
The LINE Hotel Pool in Austin

With record-breaking weather and more triple digits temps in the future, Austin is officially scorching. If you want to make it through the summer (and have fun doing it), plan on visiting one of these awesome hotel pools in Austin. Whether you’re visiting and looking for the best Austin hotels with pools, or you’re a…

Here’s How To Find Taqueria 10/10, Austin’s New Taco Speakeasy

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 10, 2024
taqueria 10/10 in Austin

I kind of have to cringe any time I use the word “Austin” and “speakeasy” in the same sentence. There are so many speakeasy cocktail bars, and let’s be honest: they’re not secret. (There’s lots of cocktail bar competition! Everyone wants business!) But this new taco speakeasy in Austin, while not super secret, actually is a…

I’ve Lived In Austin For 10+ Years, and Here Are My Favorite Staycation Hotels

By Kelsey Kennedy | June 6, 2024
Carpenter Hotel

There’s just nothing like a staycation at a swanky hotel in your own city! I feel very called to share these amazing experiences for hotel staycations in Austin with you because 1) everyone Austinite should do a staycation every now and then, and 2) HOLY MOLY there are some fun hotels in Austin right now! …

Ultimate Austin Summer Bucket List With Kids!

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 10, 2024
Austin Summers

It’s SUMMER!! I’m ready for the most epic summer yet with my kids, and I’ve made a massive Austin summer bucket list of all the fun things we’re going to do this year. In my typical type-A fashion, I scheduled out the entire summer with detailed plans, lists, and spreadsheets so I can make sure…

15 Best Swimming Holes In Austin (2024 Edition)

By Kelsey Kennedy | April 30, 2024
Best Swimming Holes in Austin

The amazing swimming holes in Austin are what make summers bearable here! Although this is a landlocked city, there are some really fun places to explore on the hottest days of the year. One of the best parts about these swimming holes is that lots of them are spring-fed, so they stay ice-cold all summer…

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