On a recent hot Texas Saturday, I found myself slathered in sunscreen inside a Sixth Street bar along with my colleague, Top Trip Guest Services Manager, Sandra, at the meeting point for the Austin Tour Company’s Public River Float Experience. “Welcome to the party!” said our guide, Lauren, ruggedly tan and friendly, as she…
Welcome, Austin visitor! Have your eyes started to itch? Are you sneezing? Can’t go anywhere without a tissue? Does it feel like you’re coming down with a scratchy throat and bad cold? Relax. Your trip isn’t ruined. You’re not sick (though you may want to die). You’ve just met Austin’s allergens. What’s Irritating In Austin’s…
Since 1915, Austin’s Paramount Theatre has been a shining beacon to central Texans seeking exciting and eclectic performances. Its gloriously restored blade and distinctive marquis blaze forth, announcing that magic is about to be made. Paramount Connections Across Generations From comedy to music, theatrics to political commentary, classic films to cutting-edge cultural events, the Paramount…
Dripping Springs was once a sleepy ranch town. Located 25 miles west of Austin, the town is on the way to the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. But as with all things near Austin, Dripping Springs has changed. Today, it’s thriving town in it’s own right. With a new string of vineyards dotting the landscape, a…
In Texas, we love to drive. Cars rule the road. So how do you get around Austin if you’re not driving? At one point in time, Uber and Lyft suspended operations in Austin after voters weighed in on Proposition 1. As a result, the Austin City Council proceeded with more stringent security requirements. (This Texas Monthly article provides…