Tag Archives: Lake Travis

10 Best Non-Tourist Attractions in Austin, Texas

Austin Dog Park Off leash dog parking is a huge non-tourist attraction for local residents of Austin, Texas and Austin Parks and Recreation has 12 off leash dog parks for you to enjoy. It is trying to take off-leash dog parks to other areas of the city as a non-tourist attraction, but you might want […]

The Oasis Restaurant in Lake Travis – Sunset Capital of Texas

The OASIS restaurant is the hot spot of Austin, Texas, located 450 feet above Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country. The OASIS is known, world wide, for its’ spectacular views of the blazing sunsets. Local residents consider The OASIS as a premier location for taking visitors who wish to experience the unique Austin flavor. […]

10 Spa and Wellness Destinations in Texas

When it’s really necessary to get away from the intensity of everyday life, nothing beats a vacation. Whether you’re retreating for a full week or two or just a decade-long weekend getaway, indulgent food and drink, luxurious facials or massages and relaxation and meditation will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and relaxed. If you live […]

Cheap Day Trips from Houston, Texas

If you’re looking to hop in the car and take off somewhere–for the day or the weekend–then we’ve got some must-travel-to places to consider. There are plenty of fascinating, historic and interesting places to visit in and around the Houston area, and even as far away as Austin and San Antonio. One of the advantages […]

Tree Houses for the Handicapped

Handicapped people miss out on a lot of the fun and excitement in life. From riding bikes to jumping rope to running after a ball, those in wheelchairs get shortchanged, but not any longer. Now anyone, no matter what their handicap, can climb a tree. Forever Young Treehouses, started in 1998, is a place that […]

Things to Do in Austin, Texas with Kids

Summer is here and all the children are out of school and looking for things to do to keep them occupied. Mothers and fathers want to get their children out of the house and into the sunshine or maybe you’re just looking for something fun to do on the weekends. So what is there to […]

Best Austin Texas Patio Restaurants

People typically gasp with envy when I say I am from Austin, Texas. They reply with comments like, “I’ve heard Austin is the best place to live” or “Austin is the coolest place I’ve ever been.” A true local experience that makes Austin so special is patio dining, complete with pets, live music, sports, Happy […]

Off the Beaten Path: Unique Things to Do in Austin

I am very proud to say that I live in Austin, Texas. The city was goodly enough to accept me as a transplant back in 2006. I’ve since forged a challenging, but mostly interesting, relationship with the city. Austin is, above all, a transformative city. It engages you with a pacing diversity that you can’t […]

The Right Texas Town For You – The Best Cities in Texas

Most people know what a great state Texas is, and for many it conjures up images of horses, riders and George W. Bush. But what a lot of people don’t understand is how different Texas is. There are many famous Texas cities, very different, each with their own flavor, atmosphere and culture that set them […]