http://austin.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-07-16T15:27:54Z Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:27:54 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/high-flying-fun.htm <p>One of my favorite Austin afternoons came when I decided to go ziplining for the first time at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. I had always thought ziplining was only available in places such as Costa Rica, so I was intrigued by the idea of doing it in my very own hometown.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/high-flying-fun.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/high-flying-fun.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:47:45 +0000 2012-07-16T15:47:45Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/free-to-be.htm <p>One of the things I really love about Austin is the multitude of free activities for people of all ages. Whether you love Zilker Park or Lady Bird Lake, there's something to fit everyone's needs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/free-to-be.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/free-to-be.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:27:54 +0000 2012-07-16T15:27:54Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/going-for-a-bargain.htm <p>I don't know about you, but I can't think of a better way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon than popping in and out of some of my favorite stores. From local boutiques to major chains, Austin has it all. If you're looking for truly unique finds, considering checking out the city's many thrift stores, where you're likely to find clothes, shoes and home items galore.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/going-for-a-bargain.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/going-for-a-bargain.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:02:43 +0000 2012-07-16T15:02:43Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/a-place-that-rocks.htm <p>Any lover of outdoor activities is going to eventually get the urge to try rock climbing. The good news is that, as a resident of Austin, you have plenty of options at your disposal. From the Barton Creek Greenbelt, located just minutes from downtown, to places in the outskirts that will require the better part of a day, there's something to fit your needs. There are even indoor rock gyms you can try out if you're not ready to face the great outdoors.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/a-place-that-rocks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/a-place-that-rocks.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:21:18 +0000 2012-07-16T14:21:18Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/giving-back-in-austin.htm http://austin.about.com/b/2012/07/16/giving-back-in-austin.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:52:08 +0000 2012-07-16T13:52:08Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/get-a-buzz.htm <p>If you're one of those people who can't start the day without a delcious cup of freshly brewed coffee, raise your hand? You're not alone. Coffee has never been a more important part of the average American's diet. As an Austinite, you're in luck, because there's a multitude of wonderful places to get your fix.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/get-a-buzz.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/get-a-buzz.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:42:35 +0000 2012-06-27T12:42:35Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/a-golf-lovers-dream.htm <p>I'll admit, I don't have too much experience playing golf. Most of my times on the greens have been spent driving a golf cart and enjoying a soda as the other members of my party got their workouts. It's not that I didn't like golf. It's just that I didn't have much exposure.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/a-golf-lovers-dream.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/27/a-golf-lovers-dream.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:20:22 +0000 2012-06-27T12:20:22Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/18/edible-bargains-in-austin.htm <p>There's nothing like a great meal at a wonderful restaurant. But even better than that is a great, <em>cheap</em> meal at a wonderful restaurant. Thanks to its distinction as a college town and its burgeoning food scene, Austin is a wonderful place to seek out affordable eats. From taco trucks to happy hour deals, there's a little something for everyone.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/18/edible-bargains-in-austin.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/18/edible-bargains-in-austin.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:08:25 +0000 2012-06-18T08:08:25Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/grab-your-rental.htm <p>One of my favorite afternoons ever was spent on someone else's bike. I simply walked into Bicycle Sport Shop, took a look at the various bikes available for rent and picked one. Before I knew it, I was cruising along the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail like a professional.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/grab-your-rental.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/grab-your-rental.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:44:28 +0000 2012-06-13T07:44:28Z http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/out-and-about-on-two-wheels.htm <p>Growing up in Austin, I didn't think much about the city's love of all things outdoors. On a weekend, it was perfectly normal for my friends and me to take our mountain bikes out to one of the nearby trails and spend the afternoon tooling around. It was just what we did.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/out-and-about-on-two-wheels.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://austin.about.com/b/2012/06/13/out-and-about-on-two-wheels.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:40:48 +0000 2012-06-13T07:40:48Z