Having noticed the music schedule outside The Ragtime Oriole the day before, we decided to visit on…read moreFriday. We had a nice coffee and a great time listening to Ragtime music at The Ragtime Oriole.

Live jazz in a cafe??? Officially one of my top spots. Vibes were immaculate and their coffee was…read moreso solid. They have so many options to pick from too! 10/10 for the small town, southern charm feel

We attended the Cory Morrow acoustic night on 2/25/22. It was fantastic. Cory put on a fantastic…read moreshow. The Globe is an intimate setting with great sound. If you have a chance to catch a show there I highly recommend it. They offer a variety of beer, wine, water, and sodas. They had a food truck the night we went and the food looked good, but we had already ate. We will be keeping an eye on the performers coming up and plan to be back.

This place is such a gem. Unique venue for live music and we love to come for date night! It has…read moresuch a laidback, relaxed atmosphere and it's always a great time. Worth the drive out of town for sure!

My husband and I stopped by this place, we are new in town, the ambience is cute with a rustic…read moretwist, we sat at the bar the 1st day and met a bartender (Brandy) she was friendly and had great service , we came back Monday night, for steak night ,which was cooked to perfection, complements to the chef. Thank you, The Falls. The Battle Family

We arrived late into Llano to rest after a 4 hour drive, checked in and looked for a bar for a…read moredrink. We found The Falls after driving over the bridge. It felt cozy. We loved it as soon as walked inside. The front feels almost like a living room or den. Then, walk outside if you prefer sitting out near the river. - so awesome!! The bridge has lights and creates a great backdrop for pictures. They serve food also. We just missed the kitchen hours, but the young ladies at the bar were so sweet and welcomed us as if we were "regulars". There was live music. The young man that had performed told us he didn't mind playing a few more songs when he found out it was our anniversary. We loved The Falls!

Decided to check out the Beloved Gallery in Marble Falls as I read there was a free exhibition of a…read morefamous childhood artist I knew about years ago, Akiane Kramarik. "Akiane: The Early Years" is a collection of original masterpieces painted by Akiane before the age of 16. I was so excited to know it was up here! You have to reserve a time slot online & I did it early this morning. Note that you cannot bring any handbags in the gallery, just clear bags. Also, no photos are allowed. They watch you like a hawk. We checked in the Beloved Cafe where there's a Concierge who can look up your name. The cafe has Beloved T-shirts, tumblers, mugs, trinkets, wallets, keychains & bags. Bathrooms are on the 2nd floor of the office space next door. You can take an elevator or stairs after the check-in clerk unlocks the door. We were led into the gallery by the Concierge where there was a tour guide starting her presentation by a stunning light blue marble wall as a backdrop. There's also a light blue marble waterfall wall below the gallery. The tour guide briefly explained Akiane's life & how she slowly developed her painting & artistic talent, how her parents used to be atheists & agnostic & how her most famous painting, "Prince of Peace" came about. The owners of the gallery met Akiane & her family obtained some of Akiane's works & that the goal is to receive 1 million visitors to the gallery. I believe they've already had 45,000 visitors from all over the world. The gallery has been opened since April 2023. The guide advocated us spreading the word. You're led to a screening room where Akiane speaks about her journey in a short ~17 minute film from 1:17pm-1:34pm. After the film ended, I asked some questions with the gracious tour guide until she told me we had until 1:55pm because the next tour was going to take place. She appreciated my questions but had to cut us off & said we should read Akiane's biography for more detailed info. We literally only had maybe 10 minutes to view all the paintings so it was a bit rushed. I didn't have enough time to read thru & examine the artwork. I thought the film was a bit lengthy & the room was hot. Hopefully the next time we go we can bypass the film. This is a must-see and inspiration. I didn't know it was up here until today when I was looking at the Christmas events at Marble Falls & their 44 Nights of Holiday Cheer.

Just a warning, they kicked my austic child and our family out for being too loud during the tour…read more Should just have made it a rule to not allow kids then to waste our time. Staff not accommodating or friendly.

What a great time! Ride the Austin Steam Train to have a hassle free ride, and enjoy the craft…read morebooths, diners and especially the parade and the shoot out! There was also live music and carnival rides for the kiddos.

Two tickets aboard the Austin Steam Train (the steam locomotive is in for restoration), pulled by a…read moresixties era diesel engine, and nearly a two hour relaxing trip on board the City of Chicago sleeper/dinner car, brought us to the annual Bluebonnet Festival in the "hill country " of central Texas ' historic town of Burnett. A town founded as the county seat in 1852, built on cattle and quarries, steeped in Republic of Texas history pre and post civil war. The field of Bluebonnets viewed from the train were out of sight while at the festival, however rows of giant corn dog, funnel cake and craft stands lined the streets and city square. Cloudy skies did not slow the doghouse or weinerdog races, and the local country and western bands (both kinds) played on through the light showers. A small carnival added entertainment and a few thrills, along with a few entertaining "carnies ". Beautiful Bluebonnets, tastes of Texas BBQ and country culture made for a great day trip, and a drousy train ride back to Austin.

We were on our way home from a weekend in Fredericksburg and I wanted my morning coffee. I got on…read moreyelp and found this gem! The ladies were friendly and exceptional! I asked if they had a drink that I get from another company- and they did not. However, they asked if I knew the ingredients. I knew some but not all. So, they looked it up to see if they could make something similar. They decided they could do it. And I have to say they did a fabulous job even though all the flavors weren't exactly the same. Their coffee roast is amazing and the taste did not lack! Fabulous job ladies- just fabulous!! The smell of this coffee shop smells wonderful and seemed very inviting. If you are passing through don't miss your chance at getting a great experience here. Wish I would have gotten their names so I could drop them on here.

Rustic coffee bar in heart of historic Llano. Very comfortable old sofas and tables to study or…read morework Ordered iced vanilla latte and a fresh baked danish. Not sure about parking on busy days. But I'll be back to try other well made high coffee bean quality drinks

This year's edition of Texas Pumpkin Fest was a definite step up from last years. Tickets were $15…read moreper person and include a multitude of activities from a small haunted house to various photo ops and even some rides. Parking is free but this place can get packed quick so plan accordingly. There are many different food options throughout the grounds as well and good shade coverage, something they added more of this year. We felt like their shops offering was smaller this year but we're not completely sure on that. There are additional things you can do if you buy tokens for them such as: a petting zoo, train ride, and pumpkin smashing. We bought some tokens for pumpkin smashing and it was definitely worth it. The bigger the pumpkin, the more tokens it cost so we maxed it out and got some very large ones and let it rip. It was a lot of fun and we recommend this activity to anyone who goes. Lastly, we searched for and selected our perfect pumpkins for carving, which also were decently priced and healthy/good shaped. This is an extremely fun place to go on a cool fall morning with family or friends and is worth the drive out to Leander no matter where you are in Austin, highly recommended.

This was our first time going to this Pumpkin Fest. We had previously gone to the one in front of…read morethe Leander Humane Society. This one is much bigger with rides for the kiddos, plenty of photo opportunities, food trucks, live music, a small petting zoo, a train ride, and wait for it a beer garden. Our crew went on Halloween day and we were surprised at the lack of crowds. We were able to park close to the entrance and we never waited to go on any of the rides. The rides had seen better days but our granddaughter had a blast on the tea cup, train, and slide rides, and that's all that matters. We snacked at the Jamaican food truck and their jerk chicken & shrimp plates were very good. The beer garden provided us with a Sam Adams Octoberfest beer which was a perfect accompaniment on a beautiful fall afternoon. Upon leaving all the kiddos received a gratis small pumpkin. There were plenty of other larger pumpkins for sale. I can see how this would be an expensive day if you have a couple of kiddos. The entrance fee is $15 pp and the rides average $6.00 pp so it does add up. Take note for next year First Responders, Military and Veterans admitted free every Friday.

Great store and bar - excellent vibes and ambiance! Friendly staff and great selection of modern…read moret's and casual wear with a Texas accent. Wishing them continued success.

The owners are very friendly and helpful…read more A good music selection is always playing. I'd like to buy all the shirts they have. The antique side is nice with good prices.