Break up you chain coffee routine and give Star Co. Coffeehouse and Cafe in Round Rock a try. Their all-organic coffee beverages are brewed by friendly staff, and their prices are better than that famous Seattle-based chain. They also offer more variety, with many flavor shots to dress up your drink – including honey and peanut butter. […]
Restyle is an upscale consignment store in North Austin featuring designer clothes without the designer price. The store’s favorite brands include, Gucci, Louboutin, and Roberto Cavalli, but many everyday designer brands like Ann Taylor, J. Crew and INC can be found. Restyle is well organized, according to size and color, to make shopping easy. They […]
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 […]
Austin Furniture Depot’s slogan is “new, used and weird” and that’s exactly what you’ll find – at a great price to boot! They offer a wide selection of new furniture including bedroom suites, sofas, dining room tables, and more. There are a range of styles, and, unlike Ikea, they’ll even deliver and assemble it for […]
Buy a book and feel good about your love of paper books! Recycled Reads is run by Austin Public Libraries and encourages reading and environmental stewardship. By selling books, audio, and visual items that are no longer in library circulation, they have saved over 140 tons of books from a landfill. Most books are $1-$2 […]
Do you miss winter? If yes, head to Chaparral Ice in north Austin for year-round winter fun. This ice rink is a popular spot for recreational skating where kids of all ages have fun. Admission and skate rental is $10 for adults and children five and over. Check their online calendar for adult skate times. […]
Vegans can indulge at Sweet Ritual ice cream in north Austin. Hidden inside Daily Juice is this gem for Austin vegans — and anybody else who likes sweet desserts. Everything is vegan friendly at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor including vanilla soft serve, inventive hard-pack flavors, waffle cones and even marshmallow and Butterfinger toppings. Ice […]
Bright Leaf Preserve is a 200 acre wildlife respite within Austin city limits. The preserve is open to the public through free guided hikes on the second weekend of each month. Learn about local ecological and geological history while on a 4 mile walk throughout the park. The preserve is home to native and rare […]
Have you ever wanted to try SCUBA diving but never knew where to start? Scubaland Adventures offers everything you need to get started, or expand your hobby. This aquatics training and dive center offers diving courses and a great selection of equipment to accommodate beginners and experts. There are three locations in Austin, and the Crestview […]
When you win the lottery, you'll buy a big house with a lot of toys. Right? Stop waiting for your numbers to come up, because The Goodnight is your dream come true. This is an absurdly varied playground to suit every Saturday night — there are eight vintage bowling lanes; a cozy 80-person dining and […]