by Editor | Jul 4, 2014 | Travel, Photographs
Did you know that Texas’ most famous Mission, the Mission San Antonio de Valero–the Alamo–is only one of a chain of missions strung along the San Antonio River? The San Antonio Mission trail stretches south for 9 miles from The Alamo along the...
by snasta | Jun 14, 2014 | Travel
I’m never really going to afford a private jet and am far to cheap to fly first class (heck I usually fly Southwest Airlines and there ain’t any first class seats). To make flying easier I look for nonstop flights from Austin–makes the flight quicker (often...
by Editor | Apr 30, 2014 | Food and Drink, Photographs
Melvin's. Their hot pastrami is not the worst. #austin A photo posted by AroundAustin (@snasta) on Jun 6, 2014 at 5:56pm PDT
by Editor | Mar 23, 2014 | City Guide, Photographs
Presented to the City of Austin “for the enjoyment of all the people of Austin,” the gazebo at Lady Bird Lake represents a four and half year commitment by the Austin Chapter of Women in Construction. The project, begun in 1967 and dedicated in 1970, was...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2014 | City Guide, Family, Things To Do
One of the buildings that has defined the Austin skyline, the University of Texas main building (the Tower) is turning 77 this year. The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. The tower replaced the beloved old...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2014 | Family, Things To Do
Spring is in the air and one of Austin’s favorite spring events is scheduled for the weekend. Everyone is welcome (even pets) to come fly their favorite kite at Zilker Park. The nations oldest continuous kite festival is at Zilker Park this Sunday, March 2,...
by Editor | Feb 23, 2014 | Photographs, Street Art
American street artist icon Shephard Fairey and his crew spent a few hours in March 2013, working on this large scale stencil of Joan Jett which reads “Rock’n’Roll Saved My Black Heart & Soul”. It’s at 304 W. 4th St., Austin,...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2014 | Travel
The Capitol Complex is in the heart of downtown Austin and one of the most visited attractions in the state. The Capitol building dominates the Austin skyline and is visible for miles, especially approaching from the south. Free tours, which last about 45...
by Editor | Feb 8, 2014 | Street Art
Peace at East Austin Succulent Company A photo posted by AroundAustin (@snasta) on Mar 1, 2014 at 10:42am PST
by Editor | Feb 8, 2014 | Photographs, Sports
A photo posted by AroundAustin (@snasta) on Mar 23, 2014 at 3:07pm PDT A little known fact, Texas is home to one of the biggest youth kickball organization in the nation, Little Miss Kickball. Founded in 1970 by Shirley Boyd in South Texas as recreational after school...
