Amanda & Andrew
Things To Do
South by Southwest
Andrew and Amanda met at SXSW 2014! It's a must-do if you're in Austin this week. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.
Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake offers all kinds of activities - hiking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and more. It is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River. Click on the link below to view hiking options around this area!
Zilker Botanical Garden
The Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden of varied topography located on the south bank of the Colorado River. It is open daily from 9am-6pm.
Hill Country Wine Tasting
The Texas Hill Country is home to many vineyards and wineries. Here's a website with tons of recommendations!
Barton Springs
Barton Springs is a set of four natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin. View the link to learn more.
Lake Travis
Lake Travis is a perfect getaway for those looking to get out on some water. The businesses that have sprung up around the lake in far west Austin, Lakeway and other nearby towns are seemingly all designed to get you to relax, have fun, and indulge in a staycation.
South Congress Avenue
Sloping gently down to a view of the Texas Capitol, it's a pedestrian friendly grand avenue littered with restaurants, shopping, bars, and live music!
Enchanted Rock
The huge pink granite dome that sits as the centerpiece of this park is less than 20 miles from the tourist haven of Fredericksburg, Texas. This area is great for a day trip for hiking!