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Zilker Park: An Austin Oasis

July 18, 2013 by

Zilker Park is a landmark Austin resource, comprising 351 acres and offering a wide assortment of recreational activities. Get out on the hiking and biking trails, or spend a fun few hours paddling a kayak or canoe on Town Lake. Swimmers and sunbathers love Barton Springs Pool with its spring-fed water and expansive grassy lawns. The Zilker Zephyr miniature railroad gives kids and adults a fun way to tour the park. Picnicking and cookouts are encouraged at the park’s picnic areas, some of which can be reserved for special events. Other park amenities include the Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and the Austin Nature & Science Center. The Zilker Hillside Theatre plays host to musical concerts and the annual Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
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Austin Eats Food Tours: Eat Up

July 16, 2013 by

What better way to know your town than with an Austin Eats Food Tour? The South Congress Walking Tour takes you to off the beaten path places where you’ll taste some of the flavorful fare that makes the city a primo dining destination. The Best of Austin Van Tour starts at the famed farmer's market, followed by stop-offs at some of the city’s favorite food trucks and restaurants, including a top BBQ eatery. See their website for a complete list of tours and reservation info.

Austin Eats Food Tours
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 963-4545
http://www.yelp.com/biz/austin-eats-food-tours-austin

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Harry Ransom Center: Literary Treasures

July 9, 2013 by

Expand your cultural horizons with a visit to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Since its creation in 1957 by former university provost Harry Huntt Ransom, the center has been a repository of some of the rarest and most valuable manuscripts and photographs from around the globe. The collection includes original page proofs of James Joyce's Ulysses. The literary archives also contain manuscripts of Russell Banks, Jorge Luis Borges, John Fowles, Adrienne Kennedy, Doris Lessing, Penelope Lively, David Mamet, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Leon Uris. In addition to preserving and safeguarding these important collections, the center supports a wide variety of programs for scholars, students and the public at large. Tours are offered at 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Harry Ransom Center
21st & Guadalupe Streets
Austin, TX 78782
(512) 471-8944

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Break Point at the Boardwalk: A South Austin Food Truck Park

July 2, 2013 by

Love food trucks? Austin's newest food truck park has just arrived! Break Point at the Boardwalk offers a scenic view across Lady Bird Lake toward Downtown Austin along with some really great food!

Now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. for lunch, and from 5:30 p.m. til 8 p.m. for dinner, Break Point hosts great Austin food trucks like Oyama, Jambulence ER, Wright Bros Dairy, Garbo's (they've got lobster rolls!), Rosie's Sno-Cup Fortunes, and more! Brightly colored picnic tables make it a snap to find somewhere to sit, and big umbrellas offer welcome shade. With so much to offer, this place seems destined to become a popular spot for Austin foodies.

Break Point at The Boardwalk
2201 1/2 Lakeshore Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 944-8386
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The Continental Club: Hit The Stage

June 25, 2013 by

Austin is well-known as one of the best live music spots in the United States, and there’s always something going on there. One of the top places to catch bands in town is The Continental Club. Opened in 1957, the Club was originally a private supper club that hosted big bandleaders like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, but when the Texas rock boom started in the late 1960s, the Continental became a destination for rock fans. The club’s golden age saw legends like Joe Ely and Stevie Ray Vaughn take the same stage as young turks like the Butthole Surfers. In the 80s, the entire club was remodeled to give it a 50s throwback vibe, but the spirit of the place hasn’t changed a bit. On any given night, a band will take the stage, the dance floor will be packed and you’re sure to make a new friend or two.

The Continental Club
1315 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-0202
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Water 2 Wine: Make Your Own Wine

June 4, 2013 by

Have you ever wanted to try to make wine yourself? No, not like that old I Love Lucy episode where Lucy and Ethel stamp the grapes. Austin’s Water 2 Wine is a full-service custom winery that lets budding vintners blend their own wine, let it age and take it home when it’s done. The process is simple: each sessions starts with a tasting, where the staff lets you sample different wines and tells you about the grapes that produced it. Then you select a juice or blend to create your very own wine with, as well as “pitching” the yeast to start the fermentation process. It takes about 45 days for your wine to be drinkable, at which point they’ll bottle it and label it for you. If you don’t want to do it yourself, Water 2 Wine also offers an excellent selection of vintages from around the world.

Water 2 Wine
4036 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 428-9463
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Cru: Eclectic Wines

May 28, 2013 by

Housed in an elegant setting with a variety of seating options, Cru is the go-to spot to imbibe an eclectic array of wines. Wine flights, 30 wines by the glass and over 300 bottled varietals offer a wide selection of drinking options for even the pickiest grape-lover. Relax on the patio, sit at a communal table, or cozy up in a booth and sip to your heart’s content. If you need a bite to eat, order something delectable from the kitchen. Pan Seared Crab Cake, Cheese Fondue, Lamb Lollipops, Pan Roasted Chicken Picatta and Filet Mignon are among the dining options. Stone-fired pizzas are on the menu, too. Stop by on the weekend for Sunday brunch.

Cru
238 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9463
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Patika Coffee: Drink Up

May 21, 2013 by

Looking for the perfect way to start your day? Head to Patika Coffee for some fantastic java. It’s a sweet little coffee trailer on Congress Avenue, so you can take in the sights and sounds of the area while you sip your cuppa joe. Their brew is made from fresh beans from  Austin’s premier roaster, Cuvee, so it has that robust taste without a trace of bitterness. Whether your coffee style runs to espresso, cappuccino, latte, or just a black cup with or without cream, you’ll love what they have to offer. Like your coffee flavored? They make their own super-yummy syrups. Not a java fan? Not to worry. They’ve got chai and Italian sodas, too. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30am unti. 5:30pm, Saturday from 8:00am until 2:00pm.

Patika Coffee
4th St and Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 535-3955
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What Will You Find in the Austin Enchanted Forest?

May 9, 2013 by

Keep your eyes peeled for events at the Austin Enchanted Forest, an outdoor, wooded venue space in south Austin. These woods host a variety of events, from concert to art fairs. Past events include “silent discos” where you wear headphones and choose your DJ; fire-spinning parties; burlesque shows; and Art Outside, the annual spring art fair that features repurposed street art. The Forest is also known for a fearsome haunted house every October. You never know what you'll find in these woods …

Austin Enchanted Forest
1412 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
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Central Market: “An Amusement Park for Food Lovers”

April 23, 2013 by

Grocery shoppers in the Austin area know that there’s a superb spot to visit when you’re looking for the best bread, produce and other edible goods, and that’s Central Market. The popular chain actually started in Austin with a mandate to bring as much fresh food from all over Texas to local shoppers as possible, describing it as “an amusement park for food lovers,” and it’s grown significantly since the early days. Now customers rave about the excellent selection and fair prices. The produce section here is absolutely enormous, featuring both the staples and some more unusual products, all kept fresh. If you’re feeling peckish, stop in at the store’s café for some excellent pre-cooked food. The tamales in particular are quite popular, but everything here is great. Some complain that the aisles are too narrow, but with the sheer volume of stuff they pack into this store, it’s kind of a necessity.

Central Market
4477 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-4300
http://www.yelp.com/biz/central-market-austin

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