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.

Remember how cute Rainey Street was? I loved the Container Bar. It was one of my favorites. I wish…read moreit were still there. Don't get me wrong, there are still a couple of places on Rainey I like to go to now and then but it's just not the same. It's so bizarre to me to see big buildings going up. All of the charm is gone. Not to mention it's a very touristy area. And honestly, if I were a tourist, I would want to see it as well. But again, more like it was back in the day.

This unique home was constructed in the 1870s, and is one of the only remaining stone wedge…read morebuildings left in the state of Texas. It is located in Austin's Symphony Square, a nice park that features 350-seat outdoor performance amphitheater in addition to its four historic buildings. The Jeremiah Hamilton House is home to the Austin Symphony box office and the facilities office. The three-sided building was named after Jeremiah Hamilton, who served for two years in the 12th Texas Legislature (1869-1871) and built the home in 1871.

Great place to chill with your pup and have a drink. The people are so friendly, staff is very…read moreaccommodating and just overall relaxing place to be. Will be back more often.

Came here on Saturday at around 5 for the first time. It was pretty slow, we had two dogs with us…read moreand there was maybe three others. But it was pretty hot out, and once the sun went down the party really started- there was upwards of 10 dogs when we left! The property is located out in Leander and is pretty rustic- the park is all dirt with lots of seating scattered throughout for humans (a fun vibe with mismatched chairs and tables of all styles and heights) and cute playground furniture for the doggos to run and jump on. There is plenty of tree shade as well, and water bowls set out for the pups. You check in at the bar and then can order drinks directly from a window in the dog park so you don't have to leave the fenced in park, which is nice. This dog park is super casual- no food served here, or cocktails. Just a nice straightforward (and reasonably priced) beer and wine menu. But really, what else do you need? Just some dogs, music (they had music playing) and a cold beer that comes with a cute coozie. The staff was so nice and really good with the dogs- they were there managing all the interactions and ensuring that nothing got tense. I really appreciated that. They do have doggie ice cream that you can purchase and have your dog eat outside of the park (no food allowed inside, makes a ton of sense). This place may not have jumbo screens and margaritas like some other dog parks- but that's fine by me for the relaxed and friendly vibe, reasonable prices, and staff that ensures all the dogs are safe and having fun! We can't wait to come back again- especially for one of their cool events! (pet psychics!)

My doggo and I frequently come here for our walks. You'll see me either listening to my favorite…read morefaerie assassin queen book or gossiping on the phone with my mom. We make several loops through the park, keeping count of all the deer. Typically around 10 each time we walk. Be careful though, they may pop out in front of you on the trail. As will many bikers passing you "ON YOUR LEFT!" I've not seen any other big animals to be aware of during the day. When it is exceptionally busy, the bikers do seem to be prevalent and it is important to keep your dog (and kids) close. We enjoy this park though due to our proximity to it and ease of walking. It wasn't quite shaded enough to frequent in the summertime though.

This is a friendly, safe park to go on hikes, Jogging, or bike rides. There are bathrooms on site…read more Park rangers that do multiple checks to make sure all is well. I love feeling like I am in the country with all the wildlife, and landscape. A few different routes you can take depending on which park you want to connect to. This greenbelt is a safe way to get exercise with admiring nature's beauty.

We were here during the week and it was very quiet. Only a handful of stores were open on Wednesday…read morearound 5pm. Very easy to walk and browse. Love the local cats that wander around and live in some of the stores. The cats look homeless, but they are domesticated street cats. The stores have a lot of amazing locally made items - a lot of talented artists. One store - the bird and pear had fun stickers, art work and sauces, a lot of souveniers available. The prices were decent for a tourist area. There was a least one store that has a sign posted, no photos allowed in the store. Please be aware and respectful of these requests. I would love to be able to go back at some point when more stores are open.

We visited a few times. We first went to explore dinner places - yet all the shops had closed. So,…read morewe went back the next morning and explored for a couple of hours. It is a restored set of buildings that date back over a century sandwiched between streets on 3 sides and the river on the 4th side. Wide variety of small, specialty shops ranging from handmade stuff to unique gifts. There are 2 parks within. There are historic signs by the buildings. There's an outdoor theater. Very easy access to the River Walk. To see it all took us about three hours.

Amazing all around…read more Whether you are a social golfer or a bit more serious. This is a fun 9-hole par three that is suitable for all skill levels. I spent five days in Austin and came back to the spot twice! Has the best vibes, great staff, cool swag (love the Sunday bag and country club shirts)and a great beverage selection. Depending on the time that you go, there might be a wait, so grab a drink and enjoy practicing chipping, putting, cornhole, or socializing. The course has fun billboards (Caddyshack and Ron ) and comical Greenskeepers. I was impressed by how nice the greens are. Honestly, much better than some of my local 18 public courses! Restrooms are clean and easy to access. Two unisex so plan accordingly :) I cannot emphasize enough, how amazing their customer service is. This is a great spot run by great people.

Disclaimer: Did not come to play golf, but it is definitely still on my Austin bucket list!…read more What I actually came to do was grab some discounted merchandise from the Sierra Madre women's golf brand sample sale to celebrate their 3rd anniversary. I also got a ton of free products from the Bloom Nutrition "booth". The waiting/gathering area was cute and I was able to get a spot by the office where folks sign up for a round. Based on what others told me that day, they had a large high school group come in & back up everyone else. The wait was several hours long. Next time they should have just closed the business for the whole day, half day, or just until the large group finished the course. This way others are not inconvenienced. Otherwise, I feel like it'd be a fun experience with great views and I can't wait to come here with family or friends!

This park in Round Rock is situated directly on Lake Creek on one side and railroad tracks on the…read moreother. It's nicely tucked away from all the noise of I 35 and just barely removed from the town center. This park has many amenities starting with the swimming pool (which already has several reviews). You will also find a kids playscape, two sandy volleyball courts, a large basketball court area, public bathrooms, and two separate dog parks. The dog park for the larger dogs is very spacious with lots of covered seating and room to run. Another nice attribute is the wide paved sidewalk that runs along Lake Creek for quite some distance which is perfect for biking or hiking. The park itself is about 8 to 10 acres in size. There's lots of covered and uncovered picnic tables on the property and plenty of green space. You can park at the pool or drive past it where you'll see much more parking in back. Definitely a very nice public park to visit for a picnic or to bring the dog. Plenty of pictures included for more insight.

Johnny Cash themed dive bar with friendly service. Full bar and drafts available…read more There is plenty of inside seating and an outdoor patio with many picnic tables. Dog friendly as well.

Simple bar, without any frills. Was a bit confused as the Google Photos initially had good photos…read morebut there was none available. Stopped in around 1pm on a Sunday, and the place was pretty empty. One bartender at the bar and drinks were ordered at the bar. Got the Willy Nilly yea and it was as expected. The inside was dimly lit so going back out into the sun was great!

When I was looking for things to do with a couple extra hours in San Antonio, the mission churches…read morecame up on a search. San Juan was a huge fortress-style that I happened to drive past, not knowing it was one of the churches on the mission path. If you're going to choose one of the churches that isn't the Alamo, this is the one most likely to come up in a search, since it's the largest of them. Walk around the outside and you'll see the "fortress" wall was actually the convent rooms. The actual church was large, but many of the visitors weren't respecting the space or those who were wishing to use the space for prayer. Just a lot of loud talking and people walking in the way of everything. Oh well, it didn't take a ton away from my experience, I just chose to leave the church a little sooner. This location will take a bit longer to walk through, so give yourself enough time to actually see everything you want to see here.

Preserved mission - like it was before San Antonio became a big city. Everything is within brick…read morewalls with a big courtyard and rooms that were kitchens and sleeping areas. There's even the wells where they drew their water. You get to see the church from the outside as well as inside. There are interpretive signs throughout. Well-maintained; feel like you're back 100 years ago. It is right off a trail system that connects the parks through San Antonio. One small thing. We got there at 9:00 when they open - but the gift shop didn't open until 10:00.

It's safe to say that I love it here!…read more This place is so beautiful. You can sit, fish, walk, eat, chat and just simply be at peace. The parking is close by. There are two walking trails around the lake . One trail is paved and the other one is not. The pavilion is beautiful and has seating upstairs and downstairs. The smaller pavilion has a grill. There are bathrooms available by the pavilion. The are so many picturesque scenes throughout the area.

This very large pavilion covers many picknick tables and is ideal for large Birthday parties or…read moreeven multiple birthdays at the same time. The playground is nearby. The grass fields around were great for all the lifting we did there. My friend were playing football and volleyball, plenty of space all around. The trail loops around the lake. We had a volleybal net, and one friend who teaches hula hoop classes brought them out and we had the best time being outside, moving and socializing.