Very unique! If you are going to Austin, make arrangements for a tour. This house has been…read morefeatured in a lot of different books and magazines.

Keep Austin Weird is one of those phrases that is synonymous with Austin (in addition to barbecue)…read more There is so much interesting art here in Austin that you should consider looking into when visiting Austin, with Casa Neverlandia being one of them. Casa Neverlandia is a three story, colorful home located behind Goodwill Baptist Church, that was created by James Talbot, or as he referred to himself as "Talbot" when we met him for a private tour of his home. Casa Neverlandia originally started out as a one story home built in the early 1900's. Mr. Talbot purchased this home and started to transform it into what you see now in my photos and what you find online. According to Mr. Talbot, he grew up in a military family, traveling all around the world and living in some unusual places that includes a treehouse in Honduras. He has a college degree in architecture and has always been fascinated with building things, as you can see with his home today. To him, he builds this home for himself to reflect upon his spiritual side but also include some unique things for his physical needs, as he lives rather a green lifestyle. My husband and I, along with our little girl dog (yes Mr. Talbot allowed for us to bring our little dog with us) met Mr. Talbot outside of his home on a Sunday afternoon. We were lucky to be the only couple, as another couple was supposed to come but was told the date just didn't work with their schedule. Please note that it cost $15 per person for this tour and you can contact Mr. Talbot via phone or email to schedule a tour. At the front entrance of his home are numerous of doorbells, xylophones and bells. I believe there is over 40 of these things but Mr. Talbot says he can never have enough. He describes the mosaic tiles outside of the home, the snake, the outdoor patio seating area with the clouds element and so forth. Then inside, we see his living room with a beautiful and inviting fireplace and pit to help radiate heat for the first floor, indoor seating area that is meant to be an air alter with cool colors of green and a unique bookcase. We see some current artwork that he has for sale (no obligation to buy) that includes gorgeous hand beaded work and other things and then make our way to the small music room. Next, the kitchen has a lot of function to it more so than just design. Then we make our way up stairs. On the 2nd floor is a room that has a Thai like theme with the bamboo wall panels and red lacquered beams. This room has high ceilings and utilizes natural lighting since there is no lights in this room. Mr. Talbot says this is the room for parties and entertainment for guests. Then up one more floor is Mr. Talbot's room, which was featured on numerous of TV shows, magazines and books. From his bedroom, that has a safari theme to it, you can see a glimpse of downtown Austin. We were then lead to his bathroom where he is currently working on a bath tub with some kind of ocean wave like theme. Being that he has a background in architecture, he is able to create the structure of things the way he wants it. From his bedroom, we walk across a narrow plank bridge to his tree house or a tower. Climb a very narrow ladder and we are on the top of that tower and see great views of Austin. We eventually take a few narrow ladders down to the bottom, now in his backyard. From here, he takes us into his studio (built in the early 90's) and shows us what he is currently working on, which looks like a large clam shell. He uses soda cans that he has collected around Austin to decorate the shell. He also shows us this ocean like mural that will go with this clam shell. Then we eventually make our way outside. He tells us that he saves the rain water in large barrels, as he considers himself camping in his own home. He dresses up or down according to the weather and has a very low electric bill each month and water bill. Mr. Talbots has told us on the tour that he doesn't consider himself to be done with Case Neverlandia, as he is always building and changing things. And said that Casa Neverlandia may be different the next time we come back to Austin for another tour. Our tour lasted about 75 minutes, but we did make small talk with Mr. Talbot throughout. It was well worth our time to come out here and check out Casa Neverlandia and hope you will consider it too, especially if you are looking for something off the beaten path. You can see some of Mr. Talbot's artworks around Austin and a few other things in other states. Casa Neverlandia truly was a highlight of our visit to Austin and am so glad we were able to get a tour. Again as mentioned, it cost $15 per person for a tour and you can call Mr. Talbot at (512) 442-7613 or email him at talbot@talbotworld.com to inquire for a tour.

Bunnies. Guinea pigs. Hedgehogs. Chickens. Bearded dragons. And a tortoise…read more Tiny Tails To You, a mobile petting zoo, brought these cuties to our recent company staff development day and I kid you not, grown people were lining up for their chance to pet an adorable creature or three. I indulged in my inner child and cuddled as many as possible. Except for the chicken 'cos my neighbor has those. And I didn't really cuddle the bearded dragon... more like I draped him across my arm, then petted him with one finger. The TTTY staff were absolutely fantastic, dealing with both humans and animals smoothly and efficiently. They also ensured the animals took regular breaks to rest and eat. A delightfully relaxing activity. Everyone left with smiles on their faces, especially me!

From the initial contact until the actual event - Tiny Tails were amazing! Excellent communication,…read moreprovided flexibility with no hustle! Trinity arrived on time. She was very sweet and kind to our kiddos! Tiny Tails made our little one's birthday party extra special! Everyone had a great time! Thank you!

The Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake is a place of meditation and total peace. In the mornings it…read morefeel like its only you in Austin and the lake, that is until a walker or runner whisks by you. It overlooks Lady Bird Lake and at this end of the lake, it is massive, incredibly serene and extremely peaceful. The way the light reflects on Lady Bird Lake makes you think you are in a picture postcard. When I want a quiet place to steal away to, this is where I go. I also have fond memories of running the perimeter of Lady Bird Lake when training for my two marathons...from MOPAC down to S. Lakeshores. Running on a trail is far more appealing than your feet hitting hard concrete on the streets of Austin. There is plenty of free parking along Lady Bird Lake and many access points.

Sunset is the best time to stroll along the boardwalk by the river. The city skyline views are…read morestunning, and the breeze makes the walk even more enjoyable. The boardwalk is clean, great for walking, running, and biking. I started my walk at sunset and stayed until nightfall. Watching the skyline light up was beautiful and so relaxing. I didn't see any turtles this time, but I really enjoyed the peaceful walk along the river. A lovely place to unwind, enjoy the views, and get some fresh air. Parking is limited, so plan accordingly.

This is a small cemetery that sits on less than an acre of land. It's less than 100 feet from US…read more183 north just outside of Pilot Knob. Only one section is fenced in, but all of it is easily accessible. There is no parking lot so you'll have to park further down the narrow feeder lane. The cemetery is divided into three sections which may have a lot to do with the families buried here. The cemetery has been pretty well kept up considering there were no toppled headstones or heavy overgrowth. Many of these graves are from the early part of the 20th century and some a little earlier than that. The most recent decedent that I could find was from 1992. One thing that seemed conspicuously absent was a Texas historical sign. Sadly, quite a number of graves are dedicated to small children and those under 30. The photos included in this review add more dimension.

Great for kids and those who haven't ridden before (they tailor the ride to experience level)…read more Through streams and hills very scenic

Great experience with friends for a bachelorette. Booking was personalized. I was able to ask about…read moredifferent options to customize the event. We ended up selecting skeet shooting. We arrived on time, checked in and signed the waivers. There are lots of farm cats and a dog just FYI. Once ready, you get a hay ride to the skeet shooting spot from your instructor. Once you arrive, your instructors take it from there - safety instructions, demos etc. We had a ton of fun! Many of us had never even shot a gun before so this was fun and competitive. Once that was done, we got to pet some of the horses and the team had helped us receive our lunch order (via DoorDash). We ended up taking our lunch back to our Airbnb because it was just so hot in the honkey tonk barn. Overall, I would go this again and even try the horse trail ride!

We had incredible, unforgettable time at the Caiman, Pantanal. Jorge at Amazon Adventures set up…read moreeverything perfectly for us, was always helpful and responsive and ensured that the whole experience was magical. Everything went smoothly, from the welcome at the airport and the transfer to the hotel, to the hospitality, accommodation, delicious food options, friendly staff, the location and facilities. Of course, the highlight was the day with Onçafari. Our guide and driver were superb, and thanks to their expertise and dedication, we got the chance to see - but not disturb - two of the collared adult females, one with her cubs, and one uncollared adult male. It was an awe-inspiring experience, and so important to be able to support this vital initiative. Thank you to Amazon Adventures for setting it all up.

After seeing the movie "The Embrace of the Serpent", we wanted to see the place where it was…read morefilmed: the Mavecure Hills in Colombia. Amazon Adventures was able to arrange a 5-day tour for us, it went really well - even when we missed our flight out of the jungle (no cell coverage and they moved the flight earlier!!) we had a hotel arranged and a flight the next day. Spectacular trip. Would definitely use this company again!

YES YES YES!!! SO MUCH FUN!!! I can't recommend this tour enough. We went on the van tour and…read morewent to three different locations. Our tour guide took time at every location to thoroughly go through all of the "Haunted Tales" and give all of the background information. It was definitely an interesting and unique tour that would be a big miss if you come to Austin and didn't take this tour. My favorite location was the second stop, which is now an Indian restaurant. I don't want to give too much away, but this felt the most haunted of the locations. It took about 2 1/2 hours-ish so plan accordingly.

All right to start off with I have to say how easy it was to get an adjustment for our party of…read moreeight. So typically the van is only able to hold so many people and in order to make accommodations for our party, the reservation was able to be combined with a second reservation to allow the group to be all together. Next it is super cool that you can bring your own beverages if you would like and that definitely allowed the group to be a little bit more silly with each other nothing too crazy, and I believed our guide Matthew really enjoyed the high energy we were bringing to the tour. The tour overall was super fun and educational regarding the different historical landmarks within Austin. The ending at the Littlefield house was super interesting because it tied into the Bell Tower incident and how those two individuals though decades and decades apart had similar visions within their stories. Highly recommend Matthew with his Scooby-Doo mystery van vibes and his awesome Halloween playlist. We are so excited that we got a chance to do this for my sister's bachelorette party. And also great suggestions given by Matthew regarding speakeasy bars and pubs around the area that you would never have thought were there.

As always and since 1979, fun was had by always…read more Easy course today and she beat me by 4 strokes Hot hot out here at 11 am Come bring the kids and your water to have a great time

Went on a Friday early afternoon. It was fun for myself and teenage son! Great way to spend some…read moretime together and catch up or be just plain competitive! Be aware that as it is outdoors, depending on weather is how you should dress and/ or time your visit. There are some shady areas but some of the seating is broken in the shady areas. Drink and snack options are very minimal so plan to eat before or after. Bathrooms were clean albeit hot! Very nice greeter who explained it all to us! You can play 18 holes or ALL 36!

April 11, 2026 The universe granted us a really nice night. It's been raining, and gloomy during…read morethe day, but the nightlife came alive and we truly were blessed with GNO. It was warm, a little breezy, but the vibes were there and everyone was happy mingling, drinking, just a typical ATX night out on Rainy. Now yes, some of the charm has left. Little by little every few years something disappears, and something new comes in. The people make up for the "charm" feel. We remember what once was. Little houses that once held family dinners and birthday backyard parties are now bars. Gutted out of the family photos hanging on the walls, to neon signs barring a beer logo. Rainy Street is still charm for those that once knew it and hold it in our hearts. We make the charm because we knew, and we pass that vibe to the college kids (sorry, but you are still kids) that spend their whole weekend night letting lose and being just that, fun kids experiencing life, not corporate life, but life life. It's up to us mature Rainy Street goers to show these kids how it's done. IMO Rainy Street. Bar hoping at its bests. Charming street. Decorated for the season. Come at Christmas, it's a ball! Everything is walkable. Some really nice higher end restaurants have moved in. It's a nice place to start out your night. You will find college kids here. But you'll also see birthday party groups, bachelorette parties, bachelor parties just people having fun, enjoying life. You'll see mature, older men and women with their, "I'm still 28" in my mind. (Me, I'm that woman) They do have a small food truck area too. So when you're looking for something quick, give these food trucks a go. They are pretty good. And they have seating so you can chill, and get back at it. I only saw 1 parking lot. It was $50. For 3 hours. And $55 for 6 hours. Uber in, car pool, or find parking a block or 2 away. Come to Rainy Street. Spend the night here. Grab some dinner, a few cocktails, bar hop up and down the street. Be young, be a kid, life's short.

Rainey Street is not what it used to be 10 years ago…read more That's not awful, but it's also not good. I remember visiting when it wasn't as commercial, wasn't as loud, not as many bars, not the large hotels, and it was cute little old bungalows and restaurants that felt homey and it was charming with a food truck area. None of that appears to remain - it's vastly different and has grown. I'm not entirely sure if I think it's for the better or the worse, but much of the charm I loved is entirely gone.

I have been to Blazer Tag multiple occasions, both individually and with my class. They are very…read moreprofessional and also very welcoming. The arena they have is state of the art, the equipment has always been clean each time. They have a great point system in which stats are taken, on efficiency, who got the most points and who lead the entire party. Even if you are waiting for your game they have a decent selection of food and they also have an arcade. The arcade is perfect because it still has a variety of games. I love blazer tag and recommend it for small and large parties.

Meh. This place was fine for what it is, we had a good time. However, we are a bunch of grown ass…read moreadults who just wanted to play games on a friend's birthday. I can't imagine a family making this a regular outing. Many of the games on the arcade floor were out of order, several appeared to be functioning but just ate my quarters. We still had fun and took it for what it was, but it is far from amazing.