Nostalgic in Austin
Words and Photos by Kristen Olson
One of the first things you learn about Austin is that there are a million new things to do every single day. All the new foods, new music, and new events can feel overwhelm...
Why Kendra Scott loves Central Texas
(Photo Credit: Trever Hoehne)
As a creative mind with a love of natural gemstones, Kendra Scott designed her first jewelry collection in 2002. Kendra’s infectious energy and entrepreneurial spirit took her f...
Austin’s Best Sunset Spots
Words and Photos by Kristen Olson
There’s nothing quite like a Texas sunset. Living in a city like Austin, you might think you’ll be sacrificing the chance to see those glorious colors changing in the big Te...
Guide to North Lamar
Words by Kristen Olson
Just a few blocks north of the Colorado River between 5th and 9th Street, North Lamar Boulevard hits its stride. You’re probably already familiar with some of the cornerstones of the a...
Welcome from Bill Hamilton
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU TO AUSTIN!
As you look into our vibrant city, you will find outstanding music, exquisite food, beautiful outdoor spaces, and most importantly, amazing people. I have st...
What to Do in Austin this August
Words by Kristen Olson
Once the calendar flips over from July to August, it’s easy to start thinking about the busy fall ahead rather than the summer that remains. It may be the official back-to-school seaso...
Austin’s Hidden Gems
Want to see the side of Austin that few visitors know about? Though these attractions are not always publicized, they're unique and special in their own way and contribute to the quirkiness and fun that is Aust...
Inside Austin’s Hotels
Words by Kristen Olson
The hotels of Austin focus their energy on being as cool as the city itself. The result is a plethora of swanky rooftop pools, live music, award-winning restaurants, avant-garde suites...
Where to Get Chicken & Waffles in Austin
Words and Photos by Kristen Olson
Chicken and waffles. The finest combination of words known to man. It’s the yin and yang of food—the salty with the sweet, the fluffy with the crunchy, and the a.m. with the...
What to Do in Austin this July
Words and Photos by Kristen Olson
Austin has a way of putting a spin on anything it does. This city doesn’t do anything halfway—why watch a movie in a plain movie theater when you can watch in an outdoor cou...