by snasta | Jan 26, 2014 | City Guide
Mt. Bonnell Park, site of a Texas Historical Marker, (3800 Mount Bonnell Road) offers one of the best lookout points publicly accessible in Austin, 775′ above the eastern bank of the Colorado river (known as Lake Austin). The park is 1 mile past W. 35th street...
by Editor | Jan 5, 2014 | Family
Looking for something to do with kids on a bad weather day? The Bob Bullock museum provides free admission to the Exhibits on the first Sunday of each month from noon – 6 p.m. The Museum is located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue at the intersection of Martin Luther...
by Editor | Dec 24, 2013 | Photographs
by Editor | Nov 17, 2013 | City Guide, Photographs
Gorgeous day in #austin #texas #capitol A photo posted by AroundAustin (@snasta) on Feb 14, 2014 at 10:56am PST
by Editor | Nov 10, 2013 | Photographs
by Matt Curtis | Sep 5, 2013 | Food and Drink
Lunch downtown used to be a tug-o-war between the two poles of Congress Avenue: Hickory Street Bar and Grill (“secretary station”) and Las Manitas (because if you didn’t eat there for breakfast, you might try to catch up at lunch). There are so many options today,...
by Matt Curtis | Aug 27, 2013 | Film
As the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series comes to a close, we are reminded of staying cool on hot nights inside the beautiful theater on Congress Avenue. The series traditionally ‘fades in’ with a near sellout showing of Casablanca. You’ll never know the laughs,...
by Editor | Nov 16, 2011 | Food and Drink
On historical E. 6th Street, nestled amongst the bouncers bribing passersby with dollar shots is a hidden gem, dripping in Elvis memorabilia. I am talking, of course, about Beale Street Tavern. We held a happy hour for the E-Learning Council in the upstairs area of...
by Editor | Oct 17, 2011 | Other
One in four Texans has unclaimed property from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, security deposits and utility refunds. It’s your money. Over $2.2 billion in cash and other valuables waiting for the rightful owners to claim. It’s never too late to make a...
by Editor | Oct 15, 2011 | Food and Drink
Stopped in to Roaring Fork at Stonelake Boulevard for a business lunch. What a gorgeous location–on the edge of Quarry Lake. The restaurant is quite upscale and I was expecting to blow the lunch budget. However, they have a great deal for lunch–The...