Those who have made a major jewelry purchase might agree that it's not something to be done on a whim, and Yelp reviewers indicate that the customer service and staff expertise at Abercrombie Gems and Precious Metals makes jewelry shopping a stress-free experience. In fact, since this family-owned Rollingwood jewelry store first opened in 1989, it has made a name for itself through its antique, estate, Art Deco, and custom designed jewelry, and it is widely recognized as the place to go whether you’re looking to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece for that special someone.

This shop may not have the massive space or huge inventory of the big-box jewelers, but it makes up for that with personalized service and the high quality of the jewelry. Abercrombie also offers appraisals, purchasing, repairs, and trade-ins.

Abercrombie Gems and Precious Metals
3008 Bee Caves Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 328-7530
www.abercrombiegems.com
www.yelp.com/biz/abercrombie-gems-and-precious-metals-austin-2

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While Austin is filled with beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, few are quite as popular as Zilker Metropolitan Park. This 351-acre park borders the picturesque Lady Bird Lake on one side, while the smaller, natural spring-fed Barton Springs Pool on its other end offers visitors a place to rent canoes all year round. Zilker Metropolitan Park’s most unique feature is arguably the Zilker Zephyr miniature train, which chugs around the park’s perimeter. Sand volleyball courts, disc golf courses, and multi-use fields are open to the public for recreational use, while the hiking and biking trails provide hours of fun to outdoorsy visitors.

Throughout the summer, the Zilker Hillside Theater hosts concerts spanning a wide variety of genres, including the popular "Shakespeare in the Park" performances, which are best enjoyed from a blanket on the hillside!

Zilker Metropolitan Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park

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Austin locals know that the menu at Jersey Giant Pizza is simple: pizza with about a dozen different toppings to mix and match as you like. Try a classic pepperoni pie, or build something more unique, like pineapple, fresh basil, and chopped Roma tomatoes, or pile on the sausage, ham, bacon, and meatballs to make a meat-lover's delight. Whatever you order, it'll take just a few minutes to bake in the kitchen's custom-designed, super-heated brick oven.

There's no question that pizza is the main focus at Jersey Giant Pizza, but it's true that the kitchen serves up a few other Jersey-inspired specialties, too. Try a bowl of Grandma's meatballs covered in sauce, or order a trio of fresh baked pizza rolls. If you want something cold that's easy to eat on the go, try a sub sandwich heaped high with meats and cheese.

Jersey Giant Pizza
13908 Highway 71 West
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-3535
www.jerseygiantpizza.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-giant-pizza-austin

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