Great family spot to spend a summer day. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes and you'll be set…read more Great hilly landscape to traverse and plenty of wet spots to cool off.

Bull Creek is a beautiful trail just off the Capitol of Texas Highway and offers a nice variety of…read morewater and streams for you and any furry friend to cool off in. The trail is very photogenic and has cute moments but beware the trash on the ground which can cause sporadic realizations that you aren't in the wilderness, but Austin instead. There are a few entry points to the trail so choose wisely but there is one with a parking lot that may provide better selections. Altogether the trail is very fun and allows for great photo ops with pets and family alike, with some even deciding to get in the water (if you do choose to do that be careful cause the rocks are slippery).

Does a space the size of my front yard really qualify as a "park"? Well, the Domain mall map says…read moreCentury Oaks Park (COP) is one, and judging from all the happy kiddies running around every time we're here, it must be so. COP is that nice spot in the Domain right between North and Cru where the fountain, fireplace, and giant armadillo abide. There are also a few wooden rockers, a squishy floor, some cool functional art pieces, and many shade trees. This makes for a lovely waiting area while your partner shops down the street or you bide time for your name to come up on a nearby restaurant waitlist. Check the Domain website for information about free seasonal events here such as live music, holiday celebrations and the like. FYI, the clean, air conditioned mall restrooms are just a few steps down the block between Steeping Room and Apple. They even have a family restroom!

Not fenced in. Surrounded by tons of fountains that just tempt toddlers to climb. There are some…read morenice rocking chairs, shade, a climable armadillo and butterfly chairs. If your baby isn't mobile yet, then it can work. Otherwise, skip this "park" imho.

The ATX Asian Food Fest 5/29/2022 held at VUKA was fabulous! There was a great turn out. Parking…read morewas a little challenging. You could find a wonderful selection of food & drinks vendors, like Moi Vietnamese grill. Mom & Pops popsicles. Connor's creamery. Garbo's. Ding tea. Citrus refreshments. Weh? Asian fusion. Shoyu Sugar is Hawaiian grill and a favorite amongst visitors. Boba bites and tea, had their very first event and are in the process of opening their shop soon. A business to be continued, as I love their teas! Dash realty was there too with a bean bag toss, giving out balloons and candy. Cutco with their knives. Ten thousand villages had some beautiful fair trade goodies. All vendors had quite a long line. Moi's customers faced a long time in the burning Sun, but Asians love food! Weh? Sold out within 2 hours! The DJ's supplied great vibes inside the VUKA building, which is modern, spacious, air-conditioned, a great place for events. It hosted the space for a Limbo race, and crafting paper fans by 'open eyes beyond border' for the Lil' ones. The event would take place all day, and it is a hot day. A great event! The dragon dance was very much entertaining. People had their dollar bills ready! Oh, how we love to feed the dragon to get luck and prosperity! Yes, yes, Chinese dragons are believed to have control over water, rain, hurricanes and floods. They also represent power, strength and good luck. The Chinese believe that performing the dragon dance during festivals and celebrations drives away evil spirits and ushers in good luck and blessings for the community.

The Pennybacker Bridge is a well-known tourist attraction in Austin and one that you shouldn't…read moremiss. Why? Well, first of all, it's free. Second, it's a chance to burn off some of those extra calories you've consumed from the excessive amounts of Tex-Mex and BBQ available in the area.

Always delicious!! Staff is welcoming and attentive!…read more Thank you for all yall do!!

Excellent food and prompt service, spacious interior, fair prices. What I always forget until I…read morearrive is the frozen desserts (gelato? Ice cream? I forgot to check that, too!). I had intended to try my hand at a gorgeous slice of chocolate cake, but didn't leave room. The generous portions mean that I came home with tomorrow's lunch. They also offer my very favorite restaurant Tshirt: "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

This is a 6' x 100' sculpture located along Woodrow Avenue starting at St. John's Ave. It is a…read morefantastic example of artistic ceramic tilemanship. It was created between 2003 and 2008 with help from the residents of the Brentwood and Crestview neighborhoods. Every tile depicts, a family, a business, a school, a person, and churches along with 7 historical narratives. It depicts the history of this neighborhood area including many past and current businesses. Also found within this standing relief are some personal anecdotes that flow along most of the wall. If you're interested in learning some of the local history in this part of town, you should stop by and view this.

I am planning an early Father's Day celebration for my husband this weekend because I will be in…read moreLas Vegas on Father's Day for a conference. Yesterday, I purchased some chocolates from Golden Eye. This is the first of several treats I have planned for him. Unfortunately, Golden Eye Chocolates will be closing in about a month, so purchase some chocolates before they close down. Golden Eye is named after the golden eye flower (perennial flower with a sunflowerish look). I tried one of their samples...so smooth and creamy unlike any traditional chocolate I have ever tasted. So, I bought six chocolates. They are a little pricey at $20 given their small size, however, a nice Father's day treat. This chocolate is quite unique with flavors like matcha latte, malted grackle, blood and honey and spiced chai. Also, the owner uses items that are unique to Austin such as the golden eye flower, chocolate sunflower and fruit bats. I also like that some of the chocolate is sourced from Venezuela, Tanzania, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic (DR). I tasted DR chocolate for the first time in November when on a cruise and it was absolutely delicious. In addition to selling chocolate pieces, they sell candy bars and coffee. Service was excellent. I learned the chocolates are made in south Austin and transported to the north location. In addition, I learned the owner is a pro nature and that's why she chose the name golden eye after the flower. The shop is small with no seating indoor or outdoor. Hope my husband likes his chocolates...

I had to write a quick update now that we finished the chocolates and tried all the flavors! Every…read morechocolate was clearly made with love and every flavor was amazing! Personal favorites- Husband said the coconut chocolate (speckled sky blue) was great, and I loved the cherry bomb (swirled red)- their take on a cherry chocolate but with a lovely cherry jam instead of a candied cherry. I also really enjoyed the 'basic' chocolate truffles- smooth, creamy, and decadent!

For beautiful, affordable unique art, with personalization options this is for you. For art prints…read morethat you can give as gifts on topics dealing with blessings, spirituality, family members, marriage, loss, love, baby gifts and many other categories, I would stop and take a look. Matting and framing, as well as shipping are options. The pictures are a mixture of mixed media and calligraphy. The artists work has been featured in many Austin coffee shops and is perfect to give to someone you care about. Sounds a little Hallmarky, but its really great work. Check out the website, I have 3 or 4 of these hanging in my house :)

I put the "P" in Pflugerville! This town pfreaking…read morepfantastic! I like this place. There's all kinds of wide open fields that are undeveloped, along side big corporate strip malls bringing you all the best places to shop and eat. The streets are wide and the lanes are a'plenty here. The streets are well kept, and the views are scenic. They have oversized parks that serve the entire Austin metroplex! I can see the tempo here is a bit slower than in Austin. It's still a suburb of the Austin metro area, where property values are less and you can afford more than living on Sixth Street. The sign outside the town says, "Wilkommen" which is a shout outto the town's German heritage! Ja Ja Ja!!! This town is growing, so be sure to see it before it becomes completely incorporated into the growing Austin scene.

Sat and chatted outside with some of the Police, EMTs, and such folks during the Pfest. Really a…read moregood time and I got to learn about the growth of the place since I used to run around there. I talked with one person who was with the (and I hope I get this right) Emergency Technical Response Team. Couple of chuckles. :-) Nice people!