Visited COTA Karting in Austin -- a fun spot for high-speed go-kart racing…read more Great for both casual visitors looking for a thrill and competitive racers wanting to push their limits. Definitely a must-try for adrenaline seekers in the Austin area. Safety video is ~2 minutes and the race comes with a helmet rental (but you can bring your own). It is rather pricey for one 10-minute race. The cars are gas and it MATTERS how heavy you are. You will be on track with experienced and inexperienced drivers.

Drove down from Round Rock with my daughter only to be told we needed reservations. It would've…read morebeen helpful if the website stated that before we drive 45 minutes.

The construction here makes it sooooo hard to get to on bike from circle C now. It's a pain. But…read morethis is a great 3 mile course.

Cycling track 1.86k/ 3miles in length natural areas featuring Texas wild flowers and a dad yelling…read moreat his daughter, but that's gonna happen I guess. One draw back to the Veloway is accessibility, if you drive there no problem if you cycle there as I do problem. It will force you to ride down Mopac South to reach the entrance. Used to be able to access the track via the Bowie High parking lot but not anymore! Giant fence has been installed. Still the Veloway is a wonderful resource for our cycling city.

The friendliest trail in Austin! :) so many people greet you back and smile once you smile at them…read more I appreciate that. I met a friend at this trail yesterday! It's a great trail for runners and bikers. I walked it and saw if few others walking as well. There's a free parking lot too.

Rode this trail the past weekend and was a delight! For those wanting a nice smooth path, no…read morecrushed gravel etc, this is your route esp for road bikes. The trail is a mostly flat winding path through fields and wooded areas with one decent hill towards the end if starting from Govalle Park. At the top of the hill at the end you are rewarded with a few spots of dt Austin from the NE. Be sure to bring plenty of water during the summer as it can get prettty hot out and certain areas are directly in the sun and can be a little draining. Great easy bike path for those that want something paved, no dirt path and a nice leisurely ride.

This was a couple of years ago to be honest. But I took my grandson and he was scared to death. But…read moreI encouraged him to do it and he was glad he did. We had a wonderful day time zip. The staff was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and patient with everyone. I would love to go back and do the evening one! Best time ever!

We had tons of fun. Scenery was amazing while zipping down. Id probably say a tad pricey but what…read moreisn't these days.

I did this as the 3M but it's now the Austin international. This race may be "only" a half marathon…read morebut it is incredible! The course is fast, the swag is better than for the official Austin half, and lots of fantastic energy. I don't like that they charge you for the shuttle that you have to pre-arrange in advance. It was free the first few years I did it. If the half marathon is your jam, this is the one to do.

I have run the 3M Half Marathon three times. I might do it again. The only reason I would not is in…read moreorder to try other venues. I recommend this event, and I enjoyed it even after I tore my calf (and continued). It is, as advertised, downhill the whole way -- although there are a couple of very gentle rises, relative to the San Francisco Bay Area where I log most of my miles, they are nothing. At the end, you cut through the university campus, and that is a nice moment, since the environment changes and you can sense you are just about done. The main distinction of this sizable race is the format, point to point. I have finished more than 200 races of this distance. I'd estimate point to point, versus out and back or loop, constitutes much less than ten percent of the courses. That makes sense. You have a logistical issue, either for the organizers or the individuals, of making your way to the start line unless someone picks you up at the finish line. They operate charter buses for a fee. It is efficient. Mine had a passenger who suffered a medical incident. The driver was professional. After we pulled over into a parking lot, an EMT crew arrived. The total delay was less than fifteen minutes, which you can hardly begrudge. I was in my hotel room and cleaned up before my reliably slow friend had even finished. (They have many hotels within an easy walk of the corrals.) The other worthwhile feature is the swag bag. The title sponsor offers post-it notes and all sorts of products from their line, office supplies and cleaning tools. It is more stuff than any other race I've seen. One year they had a pair of scissors, which was too difficult to pack (I gave it to my friend). Overall, the folks who are in charge are competent. They have porta potties in ample number and aid stations. Austin is a fun city for a weekend. I'd bet I return; just not until I try some of the other destinations on my list.

We didn't do the trail rides which I assume is where they get better reviews, but the cow cuddling…read moreexperience was disappointing. There wasn't actually any place to "cuddle" the cows; you simply stand around and pet them. We got a small cup of pellets, and once those were gone, the cows had little interest in interacting with people. One cow had large horns and was much bigger than expected based on the photos and "mini cow" advertising. That cow specifically seemed pretty over the whole experience. The other two were much smaller, and they were all very cute. There was also no place to wash your hands, only wipes, which is understandable. However, when we asked where the trash can had been moved so we could throw the wipes away, one of the ranch hands responded with an attitude. The lady leading the experience was very kind though. While petting the cows was enjoyable, the experience felt worth closer to $20 than the $50 charged. That's the main reason for the low rating. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

Savannah was the best! Trails were beautiful and our horses were extremely well-mannered. We had…read moreDoc, Rio, and Curly - Doc was perfect for my 7 year old daughter (first timer). Doc was so calm and eased all of my daughter's nerves. She was crying by the end of the trails because she didn't want to say goodbye to Doc. We can't wait to visit them again.

This is the only official 10k I've done, so I don't have a basis for comparison. I live in Austin,…read moretrain on hills, so this wasn't bad for me (neither is the Turkey Trot or the Austin Half). So, train for hills. Great atmosphere and lots of energy.

For 45 years the Statemans 10k has been run with the exception of the last 3 years from what I…read moreheard over the PA system. It's Texas's largest 10k and the nations' sixth largest. Driving to the event, parking is easily accessible due in part of the starting location on the south side of the river. After parking one walks (or run for the crazies who like to run BEFORE THE RUN) up to the starting line, looking down the barrel of the state capital with the capital building directly in front of you. It's actually very inspiring to say the least. I was out of the state for a bit so my training was laxed to the point I almost didn't want to run but sleep. However, I have a phrase that keeps me motivated, "excuses only affect my goals, negating my efforts." This event and the 17k or 21k participants, depending on which report one is to believe, looked like a sherbet pushup with all the orange run tshirts that was this years' theme. I would say they're ugly until you are inundated in a flood of orange then it became a source of pride and unity. What I really enjoyed about the run is not only do you have those serious runners who set course and personal records but those in costumes, moms pushing kids in strollers, all ages, ethnicities, sizes, and even Darth Vader was running, which I wondered if he would get hot then I remembered he seems to like heat... (ok nerd jokes are done). Anyways it's a beautiful site to behold with that many people come together for a good cause and to get exercise in an overcast 60 degree morning with an ever intensifying medium wind setting in. I ran the Austin 1/2 marathon and this course is almost the exact reverse of the course! I found this very amusing but it also meant I remembered a lot of the course, which is good and bad b/c of those darn hills! Another cool aspect of the race is every mile had bathrooms and water stations! Dear God thank you Texas for nailing this and thx to all the volunteers, police, etc for helping. There's a sort of confidence when knowing water is always available. Also, there were lots of bands, DJs, and community support cheering everyone on littered all throughout the course. As someone who's only been here for 9 months, this says something about Texans, they support each other! On a more depressing note, as I got ready to cross the STARTING line on S Congress Ave, the announcers pointed our attention to the leader which was on the adjacent S 1st street bridge, close to finishing. The winner in 6 miles beat me by almost 45 minutes! After finishing the race with a LOT of cheering, you're welcomed with a scenic view that can fully be appreciated by those who completed a difficult task. A participation medal is given out, the only participation medal that I endorse but in my 5 Texas races I've run so far, it's the smallest. In fact, I've noticed all my Texas running medals are dinky. I suppose everything in Texas isn't bigger? I'm being petty but come on... they can do better. I did notice they weren't passing out food, only water and I sure could have used a boost. That said there's tons of food and beverage tents so one could stand in line if that's your thing. My final note is some directions could have been nice. I walked the wrong way to get to my car only to be cut off by a racing barrier. I was in no rush so water under the proverbial Congress Avenue Bridge I suppose. All in all I enjoyed the community, the race and view during the race, the pride and everything that went into making this Sunday a day and run to remember. If you're wanting to try a race but aren't a runner, I encourage trying the 10k just to get the experience. Of course, some level of fitness is needed, but that is a good thing. I applaud all those who were involved. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Super fun. Even got to pick our own music. Fun date night activity and Michael was super helpful.read more

So today was one of those days where I ran early for everything. I arrived early for the CPA Happy…read moreHour. So while I tooled around the Brewtorium, I noticed a room where they throw axes. Celtic Axe Throwing - Austin is a separate business but housed in the Brewtorium. Yes, throw axes!!! It appears to be thing. While I waited, I thought you have never thrown axes on a board. Let's do this darn thang! Have I thrown darts? Yes! Have I shot arrows at a bulls eye? Yep! Have I gone skeet shooting? You betcha! Why not throw axes to add it to my games with a little danger? What is the worst that could happen? Loose a finger or toe...perhaps get knocked in the head from a poor throw? Well none of these thoughts scared me. I did have to sign a waiver disclaimer. This is what should have sent me sprinting out of the building. You always have to face your fear. I did it with no lost body parts...not even a scratch. It was a ton of fun. Highly recommend it, but do be careful.