Travel Austin Texas Blog

May 16, Favorite Motorcycle Travel Routes

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:07 GMT

Attending this year's ROT Rally? Planning to spend some time riding scenic routes? Check out these favorite motorcycle travel routes. Don't miss the Texas Highways Rest Stop link, some of these are destinations unto themselves! Also find rentals if you want to rent a motorcycle.

May 15, Rot Rally -- 22 Days and Counting

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:20 GMT

This years musical line-up includes Ted Nugent, Supersuckers, Shooter Jennings, Gov't Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and more. Register by May 16th and get $10 off admission and a FREE tshirt. This popular Austin music festival gets bigger every year and this one looks to be no different. Weather should be great this year, everything is green with all the rain we've had.

May 14, NEW: ABIA Cell Phone Lot Is Free

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:45:45 GMT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport cell phone lot allows you to park free. When your passenger gets their baggage they can call you from the curbside. Get the map to this lot as well as the rate increases that went into effect yesterday for Valet, Garage and Close-in Lot A parking here.

May 8, True Texas Experience

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:58:44 GMT

Looking for a real Texas Experience? Find the perfect cabin, ranch lodge, river/creek/lake rental for your Hill Country get-away at BackRoadsTexas.net. This amazing site features complete pictures and reservation services for nearly 100 properties. For scenic routes to your vacation location, check out Motorcycle Travel for some of my favorite drives.

Sep 10, What changed at Rudy's BBQ?

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:56:57 GMT

My friends changed my mind about this Austin, Texas barbecue restaurant. Rudy's BBQ new review is here. They are now shipping their meat, check out the new store.

Aug 7, Why did Austin Airport Name A Street For This Woman?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:10:32 GMT

HINT: It was NOT because Amelia Earhart stayed at her home for a week (although she did). Find out more about this Texas legend, her contributions to Texas General Aviation and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport here.

Aug 4, Austin Airport Renovation News

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:13:06 GMT

The Austin airport (ABIA) will be making some renovations starting this month and finishing up in the fall. Improvements in screening checkpoints, air conditioning and restrooms are detailed here.

May 22, Austin and Central Texas Motorcycle Travel Routes

Sun, 22 May 2011 17:56:06 GMT

Six Austin and Central Texas Mortorcyle Travel Routes including don't miss scenic routes. Motorcycle rental information and more here.

May 22, ROT RALLY DON'T MISS

Sun, 22 May 2011 17:43:24 GMT

Chi-Town Chicago Style Sandwiches features an Italian Beef sandwich not to be missed. Choose your peppers; hot, sweet or both and order your sandwich "wet." They also carry genuine Dublin Dr Pepper.

May 22, ROT BIKER RALLY 2011

Sun, 22 May 2011 17:23:29 GMT

Rot Biker Rally 2011 kicks off June 9-12. Find insider, local secrets here to make your motorcyle travel vacation plans memorable. Don't miss, favorite routes.

Apr 5, CHI-TOWN CHICAGO STYLE EATERY

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:32:33 GMT

NOW OPEN! Chi-Town Chicago Style Eatery is the most authentic Chicago style sandwich shop in Austin and the best I've eaten in Texas. Don't miss this hidden Lake Travis restaurants gem.

Mar 21, CAP METRO: Austin, Texas Public Transit System

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:44:05 GMT

Capital Metro is a bargain when you compare it to driving. No gas or parking cost. No insane traffic to feed your road rage. When Cap Metro says, Dump the pump! they're telling you that you save serious coin by using a bus instead of your car... and they're right! Find out why here.

Mar 17, SUPER SHUTTLE Beats Austin Cab as Cheap Travel Alternative

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:38:32 GMT

Super Shuttle picks you up at home, office or hotel and delivers you to your Austin airport terminal at half the cost of an Austin cab. Find out more here.

Mar 16, Austin Limousines & Exotic Car Rentals

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:43:11 GMT

Austin limousines offer a wide variety of services in just as wide a range of rates. If you're interested in exotic car rental, Austin offers many alternatives.

Mar 16, TEXAS AIRPORTS :: General Aviation

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:43:11 GMT

FBO services at Texas Airports vary greatly as does cost of fuel which seems to change daily. Included here is General Aviation information for Central Texas airports so you can shop fuel prices for yourself.

Mar 15, Austin Airport Made Easy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:09:37 GMT

Austin Bergstrom International Airport scored #1 U.S. airport in J.D.Powers Global Airport Satisfaction Study and #2 worldwide. Complete ABIA information and insider tips including Austin Airport Parking.

Mar 14, Best of Downtown Austin Restaurants :: DRISKILL GRILL

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:47:42 GMT

Step back in time in the Driskill Grill. Decor is Hollywood romantic and food is as close to culinary perfection as you can get. Located in the historic Driskill Hotel.

Mar 14, Austin Restaurant Reviews :: EL CHILE CAFE Y CANTINA

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:32:22 GMT

Any Austin Restaurant Reviews list would have to include El Chile Cafe y Cantina. Doing business out of a quaint renovated east Austin home. Laid back and fun. Find out why you shouldn't miss one of our Best Austin Mexican Restaurants. (Prickly Pear Margarita pictured right)

Mar 13, Curra's Grill, Best Austin Restaurants Reviewed

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:04:55 GMT

The best Austin Restaurants include Curra's Grill. Voted "Best Interior Mexican Food" in the Austin Chronicle restaurant poll and "Best Mexican Seafood" by the Austin American Statesman.

Mar 12, TRIO: Downtown Austin Restaurants Reviews

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:11:00 GMT

New downtown Austin restaurants review, TRIO Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. Find out how to save money and still enjoy a fine dinning experience. Featured in the picture is their bone-in Cowboy Steak.

Mar 4, RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:11:43 GMT

Put Ruth's Chris Steak House on top of your Austin steak restaurants list. It may be a "chain" restaurant, but has never disappointed me in 20 years. More here.

Mar 4, DIRTY MARTIN'S PLACE, UT FAVORITE

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:42:40 GMT

Dirty Martin's serves old time burgers and easily qualifies as one of Austin's best restaurants. Find more here.

Mar 2, LAKECLIFF COUNTRY CLUB; Best Kept Secret of all Austin Texas Golf Vacations

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:03:14 GMT

Lakecliff Country Club, good experience in the country. Designed by Arnold Palmer, he refers to this course as his 'Star of Texas.' Uncrowded, challenging, expensive, worth it. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, WOLFDANCER GOLF CLUB At Hyatt Lost Pines is an Arthur Hill Designed Masterpiece

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:59:42 GMT

Wolfdancer Golf Club is #6 Top Texas Golf Course according to GOLFWEEK; #4 Top Golf Course in Texas, DALLAS MORNING NEWS; Best Central Texas Golf Experience, AVID GOLFER. It's all true. Review here.

Mar 2, PALMER GOLF COURSE -- Barton Creek Resort's Drivers Course

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:32:43 GMT

Palmer Golf Course Lakeside – WOW! Power hitter's paradise. Arnie's sense of humor is displayed throughout. Located 25 miles west of Barton Creek Resort overlooking Lake Travis. Review here.

Mar 2, Barton Creek Resort's FAZIO FOOTHILLS In the Elite of all Texas Golf Courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:28:47 GMT

Fazio Foothills is Barton Creek Resort's signature course. Most popular Barton Creek course. Better have accurate power game and not mind waits to play. Absolutely beautiful. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, FAZIO CANYONS GOLF COURSE Newest Edition to Barton Creek's Diverse Design

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:22:53 GMT

Fazio Canyons Golf Course is located two miles from the resort. Less dramatic than the Foothills multi-elevated course, but less hectic and more secluded. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, CRENSHAW AT BARTON CREEK RESORT Unfairly Overshadowed by Fazio Golf Courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:19:02 GMT

Crenshaw Cliffside is my personal favorite of the Barton Creek Resort courses. Nature and the Hill Country rule this course. It's a stunner. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, TERAVISTA GOLF CLUB In Round Rock Is The Best Of Public Golf Courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:12:47 GMT

Teravista Golf Club, located north of Austin in Round Rock, is one of my favorites. Links. Wide open, adventuresome on even a mildly breezy day. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, SHADOWGLEN Rated By Golf Digest One of the “Top 10 New Best Golf Courses”

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:09:28 GMT

ShadowGlen Golf Club is little known gem of all Austin, Texas golf courses. Leisurely, scenic, challenging and uncrowded. Homey. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE Where Harvey Penick Taught Kite and Crenshaw

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:57:04 GMT

At Riverside Golf Course you can see legendary Harvey Penick's former home from the fifth tee. Recently upgraded. Low difficulty if not for huge oak trees. Close to downtown. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, GREY ROCK The Crown Jewel of Austin Public Golf Courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:54:11 GMT

Grey Rock Golf Club – Best Places to Play, Golf Digest - Best of Public Golf, Best Overall Top 5, Avid Golfer. I love this course, find out why! Insider's review here.

Mar 2, FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB Named Best Public Golf Course in Central TX, Golf Digest

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:43:41 GMT

Forest Creek Golf Club is not recommended for beginners. Tee shot and approach more important than short game. North of Austin in Round Rock. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, FALCONHEAD Is One Of The New Expensive Austin Golf Courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:38:46 GMT

Falconhead is 18 holes of classic Hill Country scenery. Greens that expose your short game skills. Notable of Austin golf courses for uphill, downhill play and great variety. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, BLUEBONNET HILL GOLF COURSE Is OK If You Don't Mind Being Rushed

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:22:16 GMT

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course is links style, low difficulty. Good beginner course. Some staff issues. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, BLACKHAWK GOLF CLUB Makes Dramatic Comeback

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:14:47 GMT

Blackhawk Golf Club is a much maligned and criticized, but challenging course. If you can overlook some minor maintenance issues, golf here is a gas. Links. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, AVERY RANCH Is #1 In Austin Golf Says Avid Golfer

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:11:17 GMT

Avery Ranch #1 in Austin golf. Avid Golfer says Best Par 4's, Par 5's, Clubhouse and Best Overall Course. Scenic and challenging. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, MORRIS WILLIAMS GOLF COURSE - Most Difficult of Austin Public Golf Courses?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:06:53 GMT

Morris Williams Golf Course makes you use every club in your bag. Devious course. Diabolical design. High scores and great fun. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Is An Austin Golf Classic

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:02:51 GMT

Lions Municipal Golf Course, an Austin golf tradition. Glimpse golf's past, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw all played here. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, HANCOCK GOLF COURSE Showing Age, Wear and Lack of Attention

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:56:52 GMT

Hancock Golf Course, built in 1899, tame, showing age. Biggest challenge created by lack of attention. Fuzzy greens, bare spots and tall grass. Insider's review here.

Mar 2, JIMMY CLAY GOLF COURSE Is A 36 Hole Austin Golf Treasure

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:30:42 GMT

Jimmy Clay Golf Course and Roy Kizer Golf Course combined to offer best 36 hole course in Texas. Insider's review here.

Mar 1, AUSTIN GUITARS & GEAR - STORES REVIEWED HERE

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:27:59 GMT

Find Austin guitars and gear at; Guitar Center, Heart of Texas Music, Musicmakers, South Austin Music, Strait Music, Guitar Resurrection, Austin Vintage Guitars. Insider's review here.

Mar 1, WATERLOO RECORDS, CHEAPO DISC AND ANTONE'S RECORDS: REVIEWED HERE

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:21:35 GMT

Waterloo Records, top indie in USA. Antone's Records for 45s, 78s, LPs, specializing in American roots. Cheapo and more.

Mar 1, AUSTIN OPERA HOUSE; LAST GREAT AUSTIN MUSIC SCENE DANCE HALL

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:56 GMT

Austin Opera House, home to the early SXSW festivals and Los Lobos, Steve Earle, Del Lords and Joe Ely. Brief history.

Mar 1, PUNK ROCK ICON, RAUL'S, GETS NATIONAL PRESS

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:39:32 GMT

Punk rock's first Austin, TX club, Raul's, reviewed here. Hosted Patti Smith, Devo, Dicks and Elvis Costello.

Mar 1, ARMADILLO WORLD HEADQUARTERS; PREMISE FOR AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:17:09 GMT

Armadillo World Headquarters; Eddie Wilson invents Austin music scene. Big living room where BB King, Willie Nelson and the 13th Floor Elevators played.

Mar 1, THE VULCAN GAS COMPANY, AUSTIN MUSIC SCENE'S FIRST ROCK CLUB

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:58:26 GMT

Eyewitness review of the Vulcan history. 13th Floor Elevators and forerunner to Armadillo World Headquarters.

Mar 1, LIBERTY LUNCH; A SXSW LEGEND AND AUSTIN MUSIC SCENE FAVORITE

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:39:32 GMT

Liberty Lunch hosted Marley, the Blasters, Joe Ely and Dick Dale. Celebrity sighting hot spot. Ten year Austin Chronicle award winner.

Mar 1, SOAP CREEK SALOON: HIPPY HONKY TONK, AUSTIN MUSIC SCENE ROADHOUSE

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:09:36 GMT

Soap Creek Saloon hosted Stevie Ray Vaughan, Doug Sahm, Joe Ely, Butch Hancock. Insider's review here.

Feb 27, DON WALSER: TEXAS MUSIC's PUREST COUNTRY PERFORMER

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:38:41 GMT

Don Walser, live music review, favorite venues, brief history, recommended CDs and remembrance.