The Texas Hill Country is home to some of Texas' most legendary swimming holes. Most are in or within a short driving distance from Austin. Once sleepy private utopias frequented by knowledgeable locals, many of these watering holes now have big crowds. Here are our Best Austin Swimming Holes...... Barton Springs Pool One of Austin's…
Two beautiful lakes are a big part of greater Austin. Though it's widely known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is also River City. Below Lake Travis and Mansfield Dam, Lake Austin runs southeast to Enfield Road and the Tom Miller Dam. There begins Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) which runs…
After a day exploring Austin or playing on the lake, nothing beats a great food and drink stop, by road or boat, at one of the Best Lake Austin Waterfront Restaurants. Abel's on the Lake Abel’s on the Lake is a prime spot to enjoy a drink with your friends. With spectacular views of Lake…
Austin's Lake Travis is the jewel of Texas' Highland Lakes. Check out our best Lake Travis lakeside restaurants. All have great lake views, some are accessible by boat. The Oasis As the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas, The OASIS has earned the reputation as the Sunset Capital of Texas. Located on a cliff 450 feet…
There are plenty of fireworks options around Austin over the 4th of July Independence Day holiday. We've featured the big two and listed links for as many others as we could find. H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks This is always Austin's biggest fireworks show. Spend this Independence Day with 100,000 of your…