Sadly, this African-American landmark has fallen into a state of serious disrepair. This old church…read moresits on an acre more or less just a couple blocks away from S. Lamar Blvd. It is surrounded on all sides by both new and old housing along with apartments. The church itself is boarded up and looks abandoned. Despite a new metal fence in front, the structure itself is in decay and surrounded by overgrowth. I'm sure there are many black Americans buried here, however, it is most likely they just had wooden markers which decayed away. After walking the grounds, I could only find three head stones which are pictured below. At least there is a historical sign in front of the property pictured below which adds more insight.

Liked this gallery, a variety of works by different artists are on display in their casual…read morelocation. They sells prints, paint on canvas and print on canvas with a big range of prices. We really loved two artists on display here, but also fun to browse the other art. Friendly service and very knowledgeable staff. This gallery is inside a complex with several other vintage stores, if you're interested in home goods / furnishings as well.

The environment is definitely that cool old Austin vibe. It has a great selection of works from…read morelocal artists. A good variety in every price range. Eclectic, contemporary, framed, unframed, original works, prints, canvas, art paper, wood blocks, they have it all. I bought gifts and for myself.

Took an e-bike tour today with Toby! What a Great time…read more Terrific route and Austin facts. Great guy! Even his recommendation for Matt's El Rancho for dinner was the bomb! Five Stars for sure!

Great place to rent bikes! The guy behind the counter gave…read moreus all the info we needed & helped us get in & out quickly. It had a small town & mom & pop feel! They rent a wide variety of bikes including beach cruisers, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, tandem bikes, and electric bikes. They also offer tag along bikes, kids' bikes, and accessories like trailers and kids' seats. Prices seemed great, too!

Kudos to Alamo for being the pioneer in offering food and drink while watching movies. While they…read morestarted with pencil and paper ordering, they have now upgraded to scanning a QR code to order online through the menu. Very .easy and convenient! Not only do they have good food and "bottomless" popcorn bowls, they also sponsor fun preview events to their special Victory fan club members, of which I am one. Last night they previewed the movie "Power Ballad," an excellent film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Often they have special guests to introduce the movie and offer fun contests. At the Power Ballad preview, they awarded a guitar to the first person to jump up and name the director (John Carney). I didn't win. The theater is definitely geared to film buffs and not the normal blockbuster movie goer, with posters from current and classic films decorating the walls. They even have the scary twins from "The Shining" in one of the hallways. You won't see that at any multiplex movie theater!

Going to have to deduct two stars for removing the long loved Austin favorite green chili queso and…read morereplacing it with some unappetizing, worse than gas station, queso. What in the world happened? ‍ Also, if you get a side salad, they don't put any dressing, cheese, or tomatoes. Corporate American skimping on the food. Sony's acquisition of the long loved Alamo Drafthouse has been all bad from what I can see. Also, restrooms are consistently dirty with human waste in multiple toilets.

Only a sign right now- this settlement is part of the Shoal Creek Conservancy established to…read morerecognize the post-Civil War settlement along the banks of Shoal Creek by formerly enslaved people. Later, working Mexican American families moved in. The Texas Historical Commission approved the "Undertold Marker" and land. The land would be a nice spot for future programming and education about the Settlements in Austin.

Since moving to Austin in late 2020, my favorite activity has been going to the theatre. I have…read moreseen almost every show that Austin Shakespeare has put on since that date, and I am in love with this theatre company. They bring to life not only Shakespeare's works but also a variety of other great literary dramatic works. It's a great time with friends and the community here in Austin.

Austin Shakespeare is the Bard and more! I have enjoyed their performances at the Parker Jazz Club…read morewhere they highlight both vocal and instrumental performers usually focusing on one or two musical icons. in addition , their Shakespeare summer performances in Zilker Park and The Curtain Theatre. an historical replica of Elizabethan theaters, featuring youth is delightful. And, what about Tom Stoppard and other playwrites at the new KMFA studio or The Rollins at The Long Center? Such an eclectic company with superb multiracial actors, creative directing and adaptations! What's not to love?

Stop #5 The Austin TX mural tour has been so much fun. My friends are enjoying getting to know…read moreAustin, TX better. The "I Love You So Much" mural is one of Austin's most photographed and widely recognized pieces of street art. It is located on the side of Jo's Coffee at 1300 South Congress Avenue in the city's South Congress neighborhood. The mural features a simple message, "I love you so much", painted in red cursive letters on a light green wall. The mural has become a symbol of love we have for each other, connection to each other as well as the connection to the city, and Austin's love for all. The mural was created in 2010 by Amy Cook, a local Austin musician. According to the word on the streets, Cook spray painted the message as a heartfelt expression of love for her partner, Liz Lambert, who is affiliated with Jo's Coffee. Now this sign serves a love note to all that visit Austin.

It's weird I have never reviewed this mural. Going to this Jo's location is one of my favorite…read morethings to do. It is, in fact, my favorite Jo's location. The mural is just perfection. Simple, elegant, profound, and fun. I can't even begin to count how many times I have been to this mural in the last decade or so. This along with other murals on South Congress and in Austin is where I take visitors from other cities. Well, I take them to this one only if I Love Them So Much!

An interesting tiny thatched cottage. Here is some history about it…read more The Round House (also known as The Toll House) at Stanton Drew in the English county of Somerset was built in the 18th century. It has been designated as a Grade II listed building. The two-storey thatched building is hexagonal in plan. It is on the road between Chew Magna and Pensford and close to the bridge over the River Chew. It was built around 1793 by the West Harptree Turnpike Trust and served as a toll house when turnpikes were in use.A pouch hung on a hook over the door was used by coach drivers to pay the toll. In the 1850s it was home to the Burridge family who acted as the toll collectors until the Turnpike Trust was abolished in 1876 From 1896 to the 1940s was lived in by Frederick Rich.It was still occupied in 2012. On the ground floor is a kitchen and shower room with a bedroom on the first floor. The total living space is 24 square meters

We had friends visiting from out of town and we toured them around Austin. The City is known for…read moreits bright and beautiful murals. First stop, Greeting from Austin Postcard Mural. It contains all the things Austin is known for Capitol of Texas, Lady Bird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge (with 1M+ bats underneath), University of Texas Tower, symbols of Austin being the "Live Music Capitol of the World" and our Texas Flag. Folks visit this mural daily to take pictures. It likely commemorates their wonderful time in Austin, TX.

What a great piece of public art for a great city. The fact that one of the things Austin is known…read morefor is great art and murals is one of the things I love most about it. I first visited this glorious postcard years ago as part of a self-planned and self-guided mural tour with my boyfriend. The colors of the mural are eye-catching and it makes for a great souvenir photo for tourists and residents alike. This is absolutely a "must-see" for visitors.