Austin Stories and Tips

Quote: Outstanding Neighborhoods for Austin NightlifeTwo neighborhoods stand out for anyone without a planned nighttime activity in Austin. Just strolling around, dining at, or taking in the sights in these two areas is sure to provide a great evening’s worth of entertainment.East Sixth Street (Old Pecan…

Quote: One thing you need to know about Austin eating - everything is bigger than anywhere else. In Texas, size matters... at least when it comes to food and Austin is no different. Austin offers a great diversity of food from Japanese through to your finest…

Quote: When we found out that Ima Hogg was buried in Austin we made it one of our priorities to visit her grave. On Friday we headed to the Texas State Cemetery which was beautiful and had a great map to help us find all the…

Quote: This is a fabulous Library that is amazingly hard to find. There is a sign that tells you which exit to get off the freeway and then nothing. We drove by it the first time. I am so glad we found it because it ended…

Quote: After our wonderful dinner at the South Congress Café we headed back toward the Austin Motel on Congress. We came upon Uncommon Goods 1512 South Congress St which is open daily until 7pm but on Thursday they stay open until 9pm. We can never resist…

Quote: This is a unique cemetery. When State Senator Edward Burleson died in December of 1851,Andrew Jackson Hamilton donated the 21 acres that comprise the cemetery to the state of Texas so that Burleson could be buried here. It became the Texas State Cemetery in 1854.…

Quote: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (512) 936-8746 is located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue on the north side of the Capitol Building. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This brand…

Quote: In 2004 I had made up my mind about Texas. Being chastised for being a "skinny brunette vegetarian" during a trip by my hosts in Amarillo had convinced me that this was not a state suited for my tastes. However, my trip to Austin in…

Quote: Ever seen an episode of A&E’s Rollergirls? The (now off-air) reality series spotlighted the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls roller derby-league in Austin, following the players through a whole season. The few episodes I saw were riveting, so when my friend mentioned that the Texas Rollergirls (another…

Quote: This concert is so much fun. It is a 3-day concert (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), perfect for a weekend getaway, but unfortunately it only happens once a year. There are two main stages that have the bigger-name bands playing, with smaller stages set…