A half-mile south of downtown, in Austin’s authentically funky South Congress neighborhood, the San Jose hotel perfectly fits its location: it’s unpretentiously stylish, relaxed and comfortable, and surprisingly easy on the budget, cheaper even than the big chains downtown.
Do you wish to give a befitting gift to your spouse for all that she did for your family? Then, you should take her to Austin. Let me tell you one thing here: Everyone visiting Austin these days takes with them something great to say. So, you can give such an experience to your family …
Finding your own way to keep it weird in Austin Texas. When you arrive in the Live Music Capital of the World, you’ll notice signs insisting you Keep Austin Weird. But what does that mean, exactly? Certainly, weird had a different connotation in your 20s than it does once you hit the big 3-0. There …
Road Trips and BBQ were made for each other. Folks in the south are known for cooking up some of the best BBQ on the planet. The passion and pride of Southern pit-masters rival that of any NASCAR or college football fan. In the Bible Belt, there are just about as many BBQ joints as there are churches and just as many different styles of BBQ as there are religious denominations. Whenever you are road tripping through the south, you’re sure to find something to your liking. Here are 10 iconic, can’t-miss BBQ joints we’ve encountered that are worth the detour. You’ll be in hog heaven!
W Austin Hotel, one of the most luxurious downtown Austin hotels – located in the Second Street District and next door to the famed Austin City Limits music venue, in the center of the Live Music Capital of the World. Unleash your inner soul man, rock god or indie hipster with a stay at the latest destination sensation in downtown Austin.
The Driskill Hotel. Built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill, The Driskill remains a landmark of Texas hospitality. As a member of The Historic Hotels of America and Associated Luxury Hotels International, The Driskill offers an elite level of luxury and service to rank as one the world’s finest hotels.
During Lyndon Baines Johnson’s time in the White House, his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, threw her energy into preserving the countryside and promoted the Highway Beautification Act, thereby planting wildflowers along highway hard shoulders and limiting the visual pollution of advertising hoardings.
The Lake Austin Spa Resort is nestled along the shores of Lake Austin in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers a world-class destination spa experience with the casual elegance and warmth of a best friend’s lake house. With just 40 guest rooms, the intimate size allows the resort to fulfill an ongoing commitment to their guests: to provide a respite from stress with healthful rejuvenation for the mind, body and spirit.
