If you’re looking to hop in the car and take off somewhere–for the day or the weekend–then we’ve got some must-travel-to places to consider. There are plenty of fascinating, historic and interesting places to visit in and around the Houston area, and even as far away as Austin and San Antonio. One of the advantages ...
Most people know what a big state Texas is and for many people that conjures up images of horses, cowboys and George W. Bush. But what a lot of people don’t realize is how diverse Texas really is. There are many well known Texas cities, all very different, each with their own flavor, atmosphere and ...
Handicapped people miss out on a lot of the fun and excitement in life. From riding bikes to jumping rope to running after a ball, those in wheelchairs get shortchanged, but not any longer. Now anyone, no matter what their handicap, can climb a tree. Forever Young Treehouses, started in 1998, is a place that ...
Austin Dog Parks Off leash dog parks are a huge non-tourist attraction for local residents of Austin, Texas and Austin Parks and Recreation has 12 off leash dog parks for you to enjoy. It is tempting to take your off leash dog to other city non-tourist attraction areas, but you might want to remember that ...
I am very proud to say that I live in Austin, Texas. The city was goodly enough to accept me as a transplant back in 2006. I’ve since forged a challenging, but mostly interesting, relationship with the city. Austin is, above all, a transformative city. It engages you with a pacing diversity that you can’t ...
The OASIS restaurant is the hot spot of Austin, Texas, located 450 feet above Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country. The OASIS is known, world wide, for its’ spectacular views of the blazing sunsets. Local residents consider The OASIS as a premier location for taking visitors who wish to experience the unique Austin flavor. ...
Summer is here and all the children are out of school and looking for things to do to keep them occupied. Mothers and fathers want to get their children out of the house and into the sunshine or maybe you’re just looking for something fun to do on the weekends. So what is there to ...
People typically gasp with envy when I say I am from Austin, Texas. They reply with comments like, “I’ve heard Austin is the best place to live” or “Austin is the coolest place I’ve ever been.” A true local experience that makes Austin so special is patio dining, complete with pets, live music, sports, Happy ...
While many regions experience a surge in spring and summer weddings, fall weddings are quite common in Texas, due to the sweltering heat. There are several wedding venues in Austin, TX that are ideal for a fall wedding. Here are the top five places to have a fall wedding in Austin. La Villa Vista – ...
When you really need to get away from the stress of daily living, nothing beats a spa vacation. Whether you retreat for an entire week or two or simply escape for a decadent weekend, detoxifying foods and beverages, luxurious facials or massages and calming stretches and meditation will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and relaxed. ...
