Guide to the Best Austin Farmers' Markets

Farmer's markets occur year-round in the Austin area, offering the freshest fruits, delectable homemade eats, artisan wares, and crafts. Most Farmers Markets in Austin are bustling with entertainment such as live music and activities for kids. Many Austin Farmers Markets also allow dogs to join and include pet-friendly vendors. Unlike going to a grocery store, Austin Farmers Market trips can be fun for everyone in the family!

BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, Texas 78746

The Barton Creek Farmers Market is Austin's first farmers market, dating back to 1987. You can still find this nationally ranked farmers market in the parking lot of Barton Creek Square mall every Saturday from 9 am - 1…

Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Parks, and Hotels in Austin

Austin, TX - Austin is known to be one of the most dog-friendly cities in the nation. Locals and visitors alike bring their fur friends along just about everywhere they go. To make it easy for the dog lovers out there, we compiled a list of some of the best dog-friendly spots in town. 

Here is a list of dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, and parks  in Austin, Texas:



Eateries

  • Austin Eastciders Taproom 979 Springdale Rd Ste. 130 Austin
  • Bar Peached 1315 W 6th St Austin
  • Billy’s on Burnet 2105 Hancock Street Austin
  • Cipollina 1213 West Lynn St. Austin
  • Cosmic Coffee & Beer Garden 121 Pickle Rd Austin
  • Dough Boys 1108 E 12th St Austin
  • Easy Tiger 6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100 Austin
  • Elizabeth St Cafe 1501 S 1st St Austin
What's Developing in Austin

A look at recently announced real estate projects and company headquarters coming to Austin including downtown Austin apartments, hotels, IT and tech company headquarters, and more.

As the Central Texas market continues to attract the best and most innovative companies from every sector of the economy, we’ve rounded up this year’s major real estate and development projects under construction or announced to take place in the greater Austin area and beyond.  

Major Construction Projects and Headquarters Coming to Austin:

  • 66-story 6 X Guadalupe- Downtown
  • Google Leasing 35 Story Tower Block 185- Downtown
  • Tower 5C Moves Step Closer To Starting Line- Downtown
  • 405 Colorado Tower- Downtown
  • Third & Brazos Tower- Downtown
  • Indeed Tower Block 71-…
Top Condos in Austin

AUSTIN, TX - Austin has a variety of condos for sale, from high-end luxury condos with stunning views, to affordable condos in trendy growing communities. Check out our list of Top Austin Condos and explore all Austin- area condo listings for sale at realtyaustin.com.

1010 West 10

1010 West 10 is a contemporary condominium building located at 1010 West 10th Street in Central Austin. 1010 West 10 are modern residences that offer elegant living less than a mile west of the Texas State Capitol in the Clarksville community.
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360 Condos

If you're a buyer looking for a condominium in Downtown Austin, you might do well to look upward. 360 Condos, located between 3rd and 4th Streets, is a 44-story highrise in the city's Market…

Guide to Austin Christmas Tree Recycling and Disposal

Austin, TX - Austin takes their recycling serious and that’s what makes this city so amazing. If you are looking for ‘green’ ways to end the holidays, check out our complete guide to recycling Christmas trees & Christmas lights. See our full list of everything recyclable and what is not in Austin.

Christmas Tree Recycling 

  • City of Austin
  • Austin Community Landfill 
  • Williamson County Landfill 
  • City of Cedar Park
  • City of Buda
  • City of Dripping Springs

CITY OF AUSTIN

If you’re a City of Austin resident, you can place your tree on the curbside and schedule to have it picked up. 

AUSTIN COMMUNITY LANDFILL

Austin Community Landfill allows Christmas trees to be dropped off and chipped to use for erosion control around their…

Where to See Holiday Lights Around Austin

Lala's Little Nugget Christmas Bar

All Year Long
Lala’s Little Nugget is a long-running Austin bar known for its year-round Christmas décor, giving the space a nostalgic, holiday-themed atmosphere no matter the season. Guests will find classic bar drinks, a jukebox, and a casual setup that has made the spot a neighborhood favorite for decades. Its steady stream of themed nights and seasonal gatherings adds to the charm, offering a quirky stop for anyone exploring North Austin.

 

Santa's Ranch

November 1 - January 3

Santa’s Ranch in New Braunfels offers a drive-through holiday light experience featuring animated displays and more than a mile of illuminated scenes along a country-style route. Visitors stay in their vehicles as they follow the winding…

Best Austin Breweries and Taprooms

Austin, TX - Austinites know what great beer tastes like due to the variety of craft beers that are created all around the city. Austin’s ever-changing and expanding craft beer scene makes it easy to find new local beers and enjoy a great afternoon or evening with friends and family. So get up close and personal with your favorite local beers and check out our list of Austin breweries!

Best Austin Breweries and Taprooms

  • Adelbert’s Brewery
  • Austin Beerworks
  • Blackstar Co-op
  • Bluebonnet Beer Company
  • Blue Owl Brewing
  • Celis Brewery
  • Circle Brewing Company
  • Family Business Beer Company
  • Friends & Allies Brewing
  • Hops & Grain
  • Independence Brewing Co.
  • Infamous Brewing
  • Jester King Brewery
  • Last Stand Brewing Company
  • Lazarus Brewing…
Austin Crawfish Boil & Restaurant Guide

Guide to Crawfish Boils & Restaurants in Austin

We may not be in Louisiana but Austin sure knows how to get in touch with their Cajun roots! Crawfish season starts in Austin around March and fun, tasty crawfish boils are hosted all around town. Realty Austin appreciates crawdaddies and good times so we compiled a list of crawfish events to check out. If you're looking for a sit-down meal, we listed at the bottom of the page restaurants in Austin that serve crawfish.

Sawyer & Co
Every Tuesday

Location:
4827 E Cesar Chavez St,
Austin, TX 78702

Sawyer & Co is a Texas restaurant, serving up New Orleans flavor. It may not be your typical crawfish boil but they serve delicious Boudin Balls, Crawfish Bread and Abita draft specials every Tuesday.

Austin's Best Indoor Activities

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

If you can’t decide what to do indoors in Austin, look for places with a little bit of everything! The Punch Bowl Social, a lofty and warehouse-chic space, has a full menu and bar with bowling lanes, skeeball, darts, arcade games, and more!

 

Main Event is a perfect spot for the entire family to enjoy bocce ball, gravity ropes, karaoke, laser tag, mini-golf, rock climbing, and much more.

 

BECOME A MASTER BOWLER

Venture down to The University of Texas campus for a hip, glow-in-the-dark bowling experience at The Union Underground. It’s perfect for a night out with friends or a date night.

 

For a more family-friendly and traditional experience, visit Highland Lanes, also known as Dart Bowl. Highland Lanes also offers…