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Heaven on Earth for Board Game Fanatics
Activity: Great Hall Games In 10 Words or Less: A collection of every board game known to man. Where: 5501 North Lamar Rating: I’m a curious person. If I drive past a store or museum that looks...
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Sit in the Cockpit of a Plane at This Little-Known Museum
Activity: Texas Military Forces Museum In 10 Words or Less: An extensive look at Texas’ military history. When: Open every day except Monday Where: 2200 West 35th St (inside Camp Mabry) Cost: Free...
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This Place Hasn’t Changed Since the ’80s
Activity: Dart Bowl In 10 Words or Less: A cheap, no-frills bowling alley with surprisingly tasty food. Where: 5700 Grover Ave Cost: Shoes are $3, game prices vary from $2 to $3.85/person Rating: It’s...
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Beer and Board Games– Need I Say More?
Activity: Emerald Tavern Games & Cafe In 10 Words or Less: Coffee shop and bar with free gaming area. Where: 9012 Research Blvd #6 Cost: Games are free to play, beer is about $6, coffee is about $3...
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An Insider’s Guide to the Austin MetroRail
The #1 thing I hear people complaining about in Austin, more than hot weather or Rick Perry, is traffic. It’s bad, folks. And even with several “congestion relief” projects in the works, it’s going to...
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These Parties Are Out of This World
Activity: UT Star Parties In 10 Words or Less: View the night sky through UT’s powerful telescopes. When: Wednesday nights, check schedule Where: RLM Hall (UT Campus) Cost: Free Rating: Well, I’m...
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This Isn’t Your Average Art Gallery
Activity: The Hope Outdoor Gallery In 10 Words or Less: A multi-level, constantly changing assortment of graffiti. Where: 1012 Baylor Street Cost: Free Rating: It’s finally fall in Austin! That means...
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10 Cheap Date Ideas in Austin – For $10 or Less
Dating is the WORST. You have to put on nice clothes, make yourself presentable, and try to impress a stranger, who will probably spend the entire date describing their historical reenactment group in...
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The Best Place in Austin for Late-Night Eats
Activity: Kerbey Lane Cafe In 10 Words or Less: Tasty food 24 hours a day from an Austin institution. Where: Six locations around Austin Cost: About $10-12 for an entree Rating: My favorite thing when...
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Austin’s Cutest Halloween Costume Contest
Activity: Great PUGkin Fest In 10 Words or Less: A costume contest and fundraiser just for pugs. When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodlands Park at River Place Cost: Free Rating:...
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Don’t Judge This Festival By Its Cover
Activity: The Texas Book Festival In 10 Words or Less: Two days of literature readings, discussions, presentations, and signings. When: Every October, dates vary Where: The Texas Capitol building and...
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This Free Comedy Show Doesn’t Disappoint
Activity: Sure Thing comedy show In 10 Words or Less: Laugh until your sides ache at this stand-up comedy showcase. When: Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. Where: Austin Java, 12th and Lamar Cost: Free Rating: I’m...
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Travel Back in Time at This Festival
Activity: Texas Renaissance Festival In 10 Words or Less: A massive collection of medieval-themed food, activities, and shows. When: Most weekends in October and November Where: Todd Mission, Texas...
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The Weirdest Museum in Austin (and That’s Saying Something)
Activity: Museum of the Weird In 10 Words or Less: A collection of oddities and curiosities from around the world. Where: 412 E. 6th St. Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for kids Rating: Normally, when I sit...
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The Trashiest Place in Austin
Activity: The Cathedral of Junk In 10 Words or Less: A multi-story building made entirely out of trash. When: By appointment Where: 4422 Lareina Dr Cost: Suggested $10 donation per group Rating: When I...
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A Must-See for Sports Fans
Activity: UT football game In 10 Words or Less: Join 100,000 other sports fans at these giant football games. When: Varies, here’s the 2014 schedule Where: Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium...
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Good Concept, Big Disappointment
Activity: Punch Bowl Social In 10 Words or Less: A disappointing bar/restaurant with bowling, karaoke, and other games. Where: 11310 Domain Drive Cost: About $15 for an entree and $8 for a cocktail...
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Austin’s Most Beloved Variety Show
Activity: Esther’s Follies In 10 Words or Less: Sketch comedy, political satire, magic, and musical acts. When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights Where: 525 E 6th Street Cost: $24/person Rating:...
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6 Things to Do When Your Parents Visit Austin
If you’re like most Austinites these days, you’re not originally from here. (For the record, I’m not mad. I would have moved here too!) But that means you probably have out-of-towners visiting you...
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Skip This Overpriced Tour of Austin
Activity: Austin Duck Adventures In 10 Words or Less: This duck-themed tour isn’t worth the bill. (Pun intended!) Where: Leaves from the Austin Visitor Center, 602 East 4th St Cost: $27.95 for adults,...
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