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Barton Creek Greenbelt
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2201 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Kevin N. writes: My dog is basically a giant dork. I mean this with all inherent sensitivity to dorks everywhere, and in fact were they to accidentally come across my dog trying her best to act anything resembling cool, they no doubt would say something along the…

Barton Springs Pool
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

Christine A. writes: My heart belongs to Barton Springs Pool. I fell in love with the icy water, beautiful trees, snack bar and even the moss on the bottom when I came to Austin to go to college. During the early years, I spent many great weekends with friends on "the…

Town Lake Metropolitan Parks

Austin, TX 78701

J M. writes: I'm pretty sure this is going to be the easiest review I ever write, as the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail is, without a doubt, one of the three things that make downtown Austin the greatest place on earth (the other two being live music and, of course,…

Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1207 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Bonnie R. writes: When my Man-friend says "date night?" I almost always think "Peter Pan!"
It's cheap*, right around the corner, & byob. Few things are better than showing off your competitive side with a beer in hand.

The cement creatures are old and beat to hell…

Ruta Maya International Headquarters
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3601 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Sonia L. writes: great coffee, but we have a kilo from costco (they sell em for 12 bucks - yes, ruta maya beans!) so i have a hard time justifying paying for a cup. i enjoy going there in warmer temperatures for the iced coffee, and i also recommend the mint hibiscus…

Dart Bowl
Neighborhood: Brentwood

5700 Grover Ave
Austin, TX 78756

Olivia P. writes: Why, why, why are those animations that they have at bowling alleys so FREAKING WEIRD? Balls lassoing pins, balls dressed as Indiana Jones, pins dressed like rock stars, pins dancing in hula outfits on a desert island...seriously, what is GOING ON?…

Runtex

2201 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Tara M. writes: I woke up Monday morning with severe pain in my right heel and figured it was due to running in my very old very comfy New Balance shoes. So, after work I stopped into Runtex for some new shoes.

The young man who helped me was so knowledgeable about…

Red Bud Isle Park

3401 Red Bud Trl
Unit Cr
Austin, TX 78799

Colby B. writes: Put simply, Red Bud Isle is my favorite place in Austin.

Dalmatians are associated with fire fighters because they used to escort the horsedrawn fire engines through the streets of London. Dalmatians were chosen because they had the speed to keep up,…

Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu - Austin Texas

6611 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

Clifton J. writes: I would like to bring to your attention, an Excellent Martial Arts School in the Austin, Texas area, Master Gohring's School of Tai Chi & Kung-Fu.

I have attended Master Gohring's School of Tai Chi & Kung-Fu for over three years. I currently have my…

Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve

24300 Hamilton Pool Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Tara M. writes: This is my favorite place to lounge in the water on a blow up raft under a waterfall. The water is clear enough to see any turtles headed in my direction so I can pull my toes out of the water in time - yes I am scared of turtles biting my toes. …

Pure Austin Gym
Neighborhood: Downtown

907 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

Jaye J. writes: After much lusting, longing and investigating, I finally joined Pure. I used to be a member of 24 Hour Fitness on Wm. Cannon, and while it's a great gym, the location sucked for me. Pure is across the street from my office and 3 miles from my house.…

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739

La G. writes: Boys: If you have done something terribly wrong, take your girl here after a nice brunch. The landscape is gorgeous and the flowers are so beautiful, even you will appreciate their existence.
Women: Drag your man here if he has done something wrong.…

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Emerald Point Marina
5973 Hiline Road
Austin, TX 78734

Kevin N. writes: Spent most of Saturday out on Lake Travis on "Club Fred," the Just for Fun Party Barge. Given that the day in question began with an 80% chance of rain, my party's actual experience on the water was terrific, thanks mostly to our driver (the big…

Capital Cruises
Neighborhood: Downtown

Hyatt Regency Boat D
Austin, TX 78701

deno f. writes: Na Na Na Na-Na Na Na Na...BAT CRUISE! Hell yes I'd like to see 2 million bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge...oh pardon me...the ANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE. Either way, this is the largest urban bat population in the US…

MacInerney Charles F

Various locations including Cafe Dance, Mt. Bonnell
Austin, TX 78731

Liz W. writes: Full disclosure: I knew this guy a little bit before I took any of his yoga classes. It wasn't until I had heard good things about him both from Sasha C and other people who didn't know him outside of the yoga context that I considered taking a…

Playland Skating Center

8822 McCann Dr
Austin, TX 78757

Mr Doctor X. writes: Playland adult skate night, aka...

*****The Saga of Roller Viking*****

Dudes, skating is not really my thing, although, as far as I can tell, this is the most badass place in town for skating to catchy tunes such as Xanadu, Unbelievable, and the Mortal…

Bicycle Sport Shop
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

10947 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Cody R. writes: When I took my bike into this place on a busy Saturday I expected to have to leave it with them to pick up later. To my surprise I was met with "can you wait 15 minutes"? Pretty amazing for Saturday bike service. Unfortunately I paid for that…

Zilker Botanical Gardens
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78746

Allison P. writes: I originally moved to Austin in 1999, and I went to the Zilker Botanical Gardens for the first time today. That's kind of a crime. I should have to give my Austinite card back. For you photographer's, there are countless photo ops.

I'm no expert on…

Pace Bend Park

2501 N Pace Bend Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669

Catherine D. writes: This place is beautiful. I haven't been here camping yet, but am slowly accumulating the equipment to do so. It's a great place to go spend a lazy Saturday afternoon in the sun. You are better off going in a truck to safely ride out onto the beach.…

Hippie Hollow Park

7000 Comanche Trail
Austin, TX 78732

Michelle C. writes: I guess I must be a closet hippie, because I like Hippie Hollow.

I personally don't relish living in a country with a populace that is so freaking buttoned up about sex and nudity. If you're the kind of person who gets his or her panties (or boxers,…

Bull Creek District Park

6701 Lakewood Drive
Austin, TX 78758

Kim R. writes: The main problem with Bull Creek is that it's also used by non-dog people, and those people often are busy eating big picnic spreads and throwing their trash and leftovers on the ground. When I have chowhounds with me, we cross the creek immediately…

Bodhi Yoga
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2905 San Gabriel St Ste 102
Austin, TX 78705

anika k. writes: I took the Hot yoga class with my free pass, and I was impressed with their service. Great for all levels, too. I'm a beginner, and felt no pressure to push myself beyond what was comfortable, and the experts in the room were getting a pretty solid…

Gold's Gym

4404 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78749

Stephanie S. writes: I almost quit this gym only about eight months or so ago. I know a lot of people quit when the Lifetime Fitness Funhouse opened up down the street. Since then, however, this gym has really really cleaned up its act.

Old Gold's: Dirty, broken…

24 Hour Fitness

1000 E 41st St
Austin, TX 78751

Michelle C. writes: I've never belonged to a gym before in my life. Most of that time was spent avoiding exercise like the plague. When it became clear in recent years that I wasn't going to be able to maintain my foodie lifestyle without adding *some* form of regular…

Yogagroove

7950 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757

Camron R. writes: I sit in front of a computer all day so my body usually feels like crap. I figured I might as well do something, so this past weekend I checked out Yogagroove. What the hell was I thinking? You would have to be a masochist to get into this stuff.…

The Blue Studio - Feldenkrais

Austin, TX 78799

Daniel B. writes: It is very hard to describe Feldenkrais. The Blue Studio website does so better than I could.

Elaine Dove teaches this subtle and wonderful process with patience and presence. If you are in joint or muscle pain, or just want to learn to move more…

Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts

13584 Pond Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78729

S. M. writes: This is a family owned, martial arts studio run by Master and Mrs. Lee. At the time of this writing, Master Lee is a 9th degree Black Belt. The studio is always clean and well ventilated. Master Lee expects respect from ALL. He especially expects it…

Arabic Bazaar & Beyond
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

5013 Duval St
Austin, TX 78751

Logan Y. writes: An interesting little specialty shop in the middle of an interesting little shopping center. It's filled with all sorts of Arabic items ranging from incense to clothing to hookahs. They also teach belly dancing classes several times a week. I…

Yoga Yoga
Neighborhood: Crestview

2167 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78757

Abi S. writes: I give Yoga Yoga four stars for being awesome and flexible. I was taking an Ashtanga beginners' series when I randomly slipped a disc in my back. I was unable to continue my series and Yoga Yoga credited me the classes I missed back and offered to…

Austin Nature & Science Center
Neighborhood: Rollingwood

301 Nature Center Dr
Austin, TX 78746

will h. writes: i'm gonna back up badass p's review and say this is the best preshcool around. my little dude (now 4 yr.) goes to 2 preschools - Nature's Way (here) and the much ballyhooed, chronicle award winning Escuelita de Alma (over rated if you ask me). when…

Stacy Neighborhood Pool
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

800 E Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704

Sasha C. writes: Behold the wonder of Austin's only heated pool. Liek Barton Springs and Deep Eddy it is fed by groundwater. Unlike the two aforementioned pools, the water comes from 2000 feet belwo the surface where geothermal heat keeps the tempearture a balmy 78…

Mr Natural
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2414 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Erika G. writes: When you are looking to eat Mexican food without the Catholic guilt of large bowls of queso, heapings of brisket, or avalanches of mole, head over to Mr. Natural. It's a vegan/vegetarian cafeteria-style restaurant with an extensive menu (although I…

Bob Wentz Park At Windy Point

7144 Comanche Trl
Austin, TX 78732

Susie G. writes: The is the most beautiful place in all of Austin. I am a city girl who dreams of the water, and Windy Point is as close as I'm gonna get. Located a little bit past the Oasis near Lakeway, Windy Point is my favorite Austin beach. ( Although there sure…

McKinney Falls State Park
Neighborhood: Southeast Austin

5808 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, TX 78744

Justine H. writes: It may not be the most fantastic of all parks, but it's pretty amazing how much it is possible to escape into wilderness while remaining so close to the city.

Close enough, in fact, that when we first moved here, my husband and I basically lived at…

Mayfield Park
Neighborhood: Tarryton/Exposition Blvd.

3505 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78704

Carrie C. writes: Don't start any shit with those peacocks. They don't mess around. They will eat your knees if you decide to sling even one dirty thought their way. They hate your guts and they're ruthless.

Nevertheless, this park is worth putting up with a few…

West Austin Park & Wading Pool
Neighborhood: Clarksville

1317 W. 10th Street
Austin, TX 78703

Rose M. writes: I call this park "Mosquito Alley". When it rains, for days afterward, the ground stays soggy and mosquitos hold their family reunions. The park is pretty, though, and if you arrive with a can of toxic bug repellant, you might stink but be alright.…

Yoga Yoga
Neighborhood: Downtown

4477 S Lamar Westgate
Austin, TX 78701

Michelann Q. writes: The good:
Nice studios, no mirrors, lots and lots o' classes. Fab (overpriced) mats, bolsters and blankets and some other cool gifties. So many teachers that if you try enough, you WILL find one you like. Tea.

The bad:
People, take a good hard look at…

In Touch Health & Beauty

3425 Bee Cave Rd
Ste A1
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Kelley R. writes: Cassandra is amazing! The muscles in my shoulders get so tight and nobody believes me that I like it rough, but she does. She gets the knots out in like a second and then the rest of the time is all for relaxation. It's awesome. For anyone who…

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