VBS Camps in Austin for 2023: The Top 8 The top 8 VBS camps in the Austin area for 2023   A list of the best VBS programs for 2022 in South Austin and Dripping Springs! Its only March. It is still early in the spring, but it is time for parents to begin planning for summer. These plans often include VBS.   Memories are made during summertime, so deciding which vacation or camp to attend can be challenging. But the excessive number of summer options is beyond overwhelming! Regardless of your budget, there is a camp to suit every interest. I have learned a lot about camps since reading countless lists and

New Braunfels and Gruene: Day Trip Austin A day trip to New Braunfels and Gruene from Austin   New Braunfels, Texas, is home to Texas German Roots. In this Hill Country town an hour outside of Austin, visitors can find outdoor activities, historic attractions, and great restaurants that make it a wonderful day trip. Also, while you're there, explore the picturesque Gruene Historic District.   OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES The Austin Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is situated alongside the scenic and winding Comal River. There are more than 50 rides and attractions available in the 70-acre park for both kids and adults.   Take your swimsuit to Rockin R to beat the heat.

Zoo visit Visiting the Austin Zoo   There's no better place to take the whole family than The Austin Zoo, which overlooks Barton Creek Habitat Preserve. It houses more than 300 animals of 100 different species year-round. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the Austin Zoo, which offers a feeding area, a train ride, and regular educational demonstrations.   MEET THE ANIMALS Founded in 1999 as a goat rescue and rescue zoo, the zoo operates in west Austin as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The zoo cares for exotic animals, retired zoo and research animals, and more. Below you can find a list of species represented:   Learn more about the

ATLANTIC AIRPORT AT AUSTIN-BERGSTROM AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT   AUS is a state-of-the-art airport with 34 gates, full customs facilities, TSA Pre-Check, Border Protection's Global Entry program, and so much more. The airport is easy to get to and easy to navigate; passengers enjoy exceptional customer service Austin-style, unlimited free Wi-Fi, art exhibits, local food (from breakfast tacos to brisket and Shiner Bock beer) and 1000 live music performances annually. There are approximately 300 flights a day flying nonstop to 90+ destinations domestically and internationally at the airport, which has been in operation since 1999.   An airplane flies over Austin airport's east infill   TRANSPORTATION In addition to getting to and

Lady Bird Lake Paddling Guide An Austin Paddle Guide to Lady Bird Lake   An Austin lifestyle is incomplete without a visit to Lady Bird Lake. This dammed-off stretch of the Colorado River that offers endless recreational opportunities is filled with people every day of the week. On one side, the skyline of downtown Austin dominates the area, while on the other, Austin Zilker Park and Auditorium Shores define it as a recreation haven. Eight official access points (plus countless places to put in or take out) make the reservoir a fun place to spend a day on the water, whether on a lunch break or a weekend.   A girl sitting on a

Take a look at Austin's best restaurants Best Restaurants in Austin   Find out which are the best restaurants in Austin, TX . In our Austin Restaurant Guide, we highlight the best dining experiences based on atmosphere, originality, menu quality, and style.   A public house on South Lamar named Gourdough's Gourdough's on South Lamar Legendary restaurants remain enduring. In addition, there are newcomers to the scene who spawn legends so quickly, they are woven into stories that make us wish we were back in college. Food trucks started out as a food truck outside of bars, and then went on to be a restaurant. Its move to South Lamar has taken

Mount Bonnell & Mayfield Park A visit to Mayfield Park and Mount Bonnell   Experience the natural beauty of Central Texas by visiting Mayfield Park and Mount Bonnell, located in west Austin. There's no doubt you will enjoy these Austin historic parks and their breathtaking views, whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a visitor or a local. Take a day trip to these parks, which are ideal for solo travelers, families, hikers, history buffs, and more.   As a result of my very busy life lately, I haven't had a single minute to shoot, edit, or be creative!   MOUNT BONNELL The mountain bears the name of George W. Bonnell, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Republic of Texas. A viewpoint overlooking Lake Austin, the viewpoint may have acted as a defense point for the city in the early 1800s. The Covert family donated land to the city in 1939 and it became Covert Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While the park no longer overlooks purely hills of endless green, it still offers a great view of Downtown Austin, Pennybacker Bridge, and Lake Austin.