Fitness

A pickleball court at Other Racquet Social Club, with a sign reading the name of the business in the background.

Play

Where to play pickleball in Austin

We know you’ve got some skills — now it’s time to show them off.

August 29, 2025 01:00 PM

London Gibson

An intimate party in a narrow space with exposed brick walls. People are talking to different health booths.

Fitness

Swift Fit Events opens the Texas Wellness Oasis

The new studio is your one-stop shop for all things health, wellness, and mocktails.

April 6, 2023

Laura Figi

A canyon of boulders for climbing, with a few people sitting nearby, inside Mesa Rim.

Fitness

Mesa Rim Climbing Center opens in North Austin

The climbing and yoga gym has over 50,000 sqft of space to sprawl out.

March 29, 2023

Laura Figi

A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.

Sports

Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Austin, TX

We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.

March 7, 2023

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

A boardwalk along the lake with Austin's skyline in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Austin?

We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.

February 27, 2023

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Looking down at the McKinney Falls upper falls

Travel and Outdoors

Walking through Texas history at McKinney Falls State Park

This 641-acre park is the only state park in Travis County.

February 14, 2023

London Gibson

A view of Austin's lit up skyline over Lady Bird Lake at night.

Wellness

Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Austin, Texas

The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up. 🌟

December 23, 2022

Laura Figi

Culture

Taking a mental health day in Austin, TX

Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious at work? Consider taking a day off for your mental health.

December 15, 2022

Kristen Templeton

A river running through Prince Solms Park

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Real Estate

ICON breaks ground on a dozen new 3D-printed homes in Mueller

Act fast if you’re interested in living in one of the new Mueller homes, because only a few are still available.

July 31, 2025

Laura Figi

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Events

Texas Book Festival announces R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, and Ali Hazelwood in initial lineup

The annual free book festival will share the full lineup of 250+ authors in early September, but here’s a sneak preview of 18 that are on the list ahead of November.

July 30, 2025

Laura Figi

An overhead look at dipping ramen noodles, fried chicken, and mole.

Food

Ramen Del Barrio will move into its first brick-and-mortar this year

The Bib Gourmand Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant will stay in north Austin and take over the former Bullseye Bakery space.

July 28, 2025

Laura Figi

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

July 28, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Events

The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin

Bask in 1990s nostalgia at this hyper-themed speakeasy, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.

July 24, 2025

Laura Figi

City

Downtown Austin Alliance debuts new XOXO app and photo competition

Downtown’s nonprofit city preservation organization created an app to make exploring the Capital City easier.

July 22, 2025

Laura Figi

Two hands clink colorful cocktails against a bright turquoise background. One drink is pale with a chili-lime rim and a purple orchid garnish; the other is pink with crushed ice, topped with shredded coconut and skewered blueberries.

Food

Celebrate National Tequila Day with one of these local specials

Agave up your worries this Thursday, July 24 because these local bars + restaurants are celebrating National Tequila Day with fun drink specials.

July 22, 2025

Laura Figi

Sports

How to celebrate the 2025 MLS All-Star Game all week long

The “biggest party in Austin” has a week-long itinerary to celebrate Q2 Stadium’s first time hosting the pros for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

July 17, 2025

Laura Figi

A white teacup filled with tea sits on a matching saucer on a pink and white marble table. Next to it is a small glass vase holding a single pale green and peach flower; patterned fabric chairs are in the background.

Food

Tea time in Austin: 8 sweet spots for sips and snacks

Care for a spot of tea? Here are 8 places in Austin offering afternoon tea.

July 17, 2025

Staff

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Happy hour deals in Austin

Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.

July 16, 2025

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