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The Austin Poetry Slam 




One of the great things about Austin is its strong community of slam poets!
A poetry slam is a competition where 12 poets compete to win $100. The …
Esther's Follies 




It is a live comedy show on 6th Street. The actors are very talented and the show is good for all ages.
We went during an election year and it made …
The Salt Lick - Driftwood 




The Salt Lick (a barbecue restaurant) isn't located too far from Austin... it's in Driftwood (south of Austin on FM1826).
It definitely deserves to …
Helicopter Tours of Austin 




This is a great way to see the Downtown Austin from a bird's eye view.
Austin HeliJet fly from Georgetown Airport and you can choose a tour of the …
Kayak Tour to See the Congress St. Bats 



Here's a different way to see the bats at Congress St... take a kayak tour on Lady Bird Lake!
We met up with Casey, our Live Love Paddle tour guide, …
Austin Segway Tours 



Gliding Revolution, otherwise known as Austin Segway Tours, is located in downtown Austin. They conduct Segway tours of both downtown Austin and East Austin …
I Love the Bats!! 



I used to live in Texas. I lived in Austin and loved it! I miss it and I am trying to get my husband to move out there.
But I have to say that my favorite …
Bowling at Mel's Lone Star Lanes 



One of our favorite family activities is to go bowling and there is new bowling center just north of Round Rock in Georgetown called Mel's Lone Star Lanes. …
Austin Park and Pizza!!! 



Well first off, they have laser tag, bumper boats, miniature golf, go carts for teens and adults and for younger kids. It's an all around great place for …
Main Event in Austin 



One of our favorite places to go in Austin is Main Event. It is an indoor entertainment center in northwest Austin.
My kids usually first run off to …