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Find the Great Outdoors near Folio at Austin’s Zilker Nature Preserve

April 3, 2015 by

In a city known for its close ties to nature, Zilker Nature Preserve offers an extra 60 acres of outdoor space. Located just a short trip from Folio, Zilker Nature Preserve boasts a labyrinthine network of hiking trails. They're ideal for a jog, a stroll, or even a bike ride on a sunny day in the city.

You should allow plenty of time to stop and smell the roses, though—or rather, to take in the picturesque views. One Yelp reviewer depicts his favorite scene in a photo: a sun-washed pond flecked with visiting birds. They perch on the dry gray stones protruding from the water, seemingly presiding over the lily pads and ebbing waters like royalty. While you hike, you'll also encounter moss-laden stone faces and trickling creeks. Make your way to the Overlook Trail for a breathtaking view of Austin's entire downtown.

Zilker Nature Preserve
302 Nature Center Drive
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 327-8181
www.austinparks.org/our-parks.html?parkid=696
www.yelp.com/biz/zilker-nature-preserve-austin

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Lucy’s Fried Chicken Revival: A South by South Austin Event near Folio During SXSW

March 4, 2015 by

South by Southwest is happening soon. Taking place throughout Austin, SXSW brings musicians, filmmakers, and leaders from the world of digital and interactive media to the capital of the Lone Star State, turning the place into one big party. It happens from March 13 through 22, and it's the occasion for a number of other fun events happening throughout the city.

For example: Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival. Presented in part by Greystar and Folio, the fifth annual version of this event happens from March 18 through March 22 at Lucy's South Congress. From noon until 7 p.m. each day, this popular Austin restaurant will complement its roster of fried chicken and Southern fare with live performances by a number of great musicians, like Mandolin Orange, The Iguanas, and Kelley Mickwee.

If you'd like to learn more about Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival, click here to check out Lucy's Facebook page. To find out more about South by Southwest, visit sxsw.com.

Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival
March 18-22, 12 – 7 p.m.
2218 College Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
www.facebook.com/LucysFriedChicken

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BookPeople: An Austin Bookstore Not Far From Folio

February 27, 2015 by

Love books? Austin's a great place for readers, offering a number of great bookshops including BookPeople. Located just a short drive from Folio, BookPeople is a large store with a long history, having been a fixture of Austin for decades. Along with its enormous collection of books, the shop has become a community fixture for its frequent events like lectures, book-signings, and more.

Here you'll find titles in just about every genre, from mysteries and other novels to cookbooks, history books, biographies, and other works of non-fiction. Gifts like mugs and tote bags are here, too, and if you'd like to grab a bite to eat, BookPeople has an on-site cafe space with coffee, sandwiches, and more.

Check out BookPeople's website if you'd like to make the trip over from Folio.

BookPeople
603 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
www.bookpeople.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bookpeople-austin

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Zilker Botanical Garden: An Austin Treasure near Folio

January 30, 2015 by

Austin is a city known for embracing its natural landscape, as exemplified by Lady Bird Lake and the paved trail that encircles it. So it shouldn't come as a big surprise that Zilker Botanical Garden, a 26-acre space overflowing with bright blooms and greenery, resides just beyond the edge of downtown Austin, not far from Folio.

Located right off of the Colorado River, there's plenty of water to nourish the plants—although some of them don't need much. The Cactus and Succulent Garden, for instance, largely contains native Texas cacti and succulent plants that only require a bit of water to survive the southern heat. Other gardens are more delicate, though, and more beautiful by most standards. Head to the Daylily Beds throughout the spring to see these multicolored flowers in full bloom, or check out the Children's Garden with your kids. It's home to a dinosaur shaped form shrubbery.

Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
www.zilkergarden.org/
www.yelp.com/biz/zilker-botanical-gardens-austin

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