Austin

The newly renovated Ivy's Room is hands down the best bar for winter drinking in this town. Not only is it cosy and nicely lit, but the staff make superb drinks like hot toddies etc. Then you have the new addition of a full size grand piano in the corner. Scoot Inn is a classy joint without any of the usual pretentious bullshit. Wear what you like, say what you like, eat, drink and be merry

I'm not sure where are these bad reviews are coming from! After living in Austin for a long time, a friend and I decided to give it a whirl. Saw a few things on the menu I've never seen on a Tex-Mex menu including the stuffed zucchini, which I ordered. The verde sauce was tangy, the red sauce had a bit of nip to it, and the black beans were just fine (not a big fan, but these were better than most). Oh, the margaritas...mmmmmmmmm!!! We just had the house version (and he floated some Patron on the second) but they were fantastic!! I'm now ashamed to admit how long I've lived here without eating here...I'll definitely be back soon!! The only bad thing is parking...not really sure where we're supposed to park, and it was a bitch to get out of the lot...but not bad enough to lower the rating. Again...mmmmmmmmm, margaritas!!!

Finally found a coffee house in Austin with excellent coffee, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff... The whole package. Will definitely return :)

I'm not from this area, so I just stopped in with my Fiance. Their coffee is delicious. Considering they are right next to a Starbucks, I wanted a real feel Texan Coffee and they had it! So now every morning I go here. The ambiance is awesome. I love the rustic feel. Haven't tried the food but from what I hear it great. I would definitely recommend this place. Great Place!

Empire Control Room; literally translated to "the essence of Austin." With 3 different venues in one, every friendly face you've ever met or dream to meet gathers here any given night. This place lifts up the local musicians, embraces the underground scene, & completely understands how to utilize their lighting, visuals, & sound system to get the absolute best out of the space. My favorite venue for bringing out of town friends. 10 out of 5 stars.

Excellent and looking so cute and really I like and interested..

My family and I love this hotel. Not only are the rooms comfortable and beautiful with gorgeous Hill country views, the staff is amazing! With elite status, you can enjoy a free, hot breakfast and appetizers in the evening. Within walking distance from several shops and restaurants which means you can enjoy cocktails with dinner with just a short,safe walk back to the hotel. The heated pools and hot tub as well as the fitness center, is always clean and well equipped. I'm a little disappointed that they recently started charging for self parking $10.00 per day. Otherwise, very happy with this hotel and will continue to stay as long as rates and parking continues to stay reasonable.

I stayed here for a conference this last week. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I needed a toothbrush and toothpaste and they had it for me within ten minutes of my request. When we arrived we were asked what floor and what view we wanted, and then he kindly gave us a room in the corner so we would have less noise. The bar area was comfortable and the staff accommodating. At one point I had a problem with my shoes and had to use Prime Now to get another pair delivered. It was late at night and they called to offer to hold the item until I needed it. The next morning they rushed to find it for me so I wouldn't be barefoot! We joked and talked for a bit as well. I was impressed and would stay there again.

The single greatest platform for up and coming stars who want to be heard, need to be heard and who definitely have a lot to say from politically enlightened to community mindfulness, to romance, to just plain old let your hair down entertainment. I highly recommend it, and I up that to critical if you are wanting to be in the entertainment business. I saw homegrown acts from the three coastlines of the USA and everywhere in between and they brought it! I'll definitely be coming back next year!

Every time we, my wife and I, make a trip to our State Capital, no matter for business or pleasure, it is always a pleasant experience. From the beauty of the grounds and surrounding area, to the security process with the DPS officers (they always treat us with respect and we feel safe and secure because of their presence). Once inside, no matter how many time we have been there, we are always in awe of the grandness of the Capital. We are always treated respectfully by all who work there, and many, if not all, go out of their way to help us navigate its halls. Thank you for making us feel that the Capital truly belongs to the people of Texas.

I love this place! It's a great place to take kids and visitors to Austin! It's super clean and very well maintained. If you enjoy meditation, there are lots of spots to do so that are little hidden treasures. It's so awesome that's it's downtown. Which, makes it convenient to head over to Zilker Park. It however, doesn't seem like you're in downtown Austin. You feel like you're in a secret garden. Very tranquil.

My wife and I attended a company Christmas party held by the University of Texas golf club. Beautiful presentation and excellent food for Christmas party! We had a wonderful time!

Very nice place in Austin to take the kids. From my perspective, it's smaller than the Magic House in St. Louis, but a little bigger than Childrens Discovery Museum in Normal, IL. It is on par with children's museums like Kohl and DuPage in the Chicago area, as well as Magic House. Not quite as extensive as the museum in Dallas/Ft. Worth. But, my kids liked it, and I liked it enough to get a membership. We stayed about 5 hours, and parking came out to $6 in the nearby garage. We live way the heck out in Jarrell, so we're going to make it a point to pack some extra clothes (needed for the water area) and snacks...and coffee for the driver next time we visit. Speaking of snacks, they only have vending machines with a decent selection of food snacks and drinks. I was able to get a half chicken sammich (about $4.50) on organic bread with a Starbucks Doubleshot ($2.75). It was good enough without having to leave the building to eat. By the way, I was told you can come and go all day with paid admission.

I joined a guided tour and it shocked me how little the tour guide and the people (young and old) in the group, knew about Andy Warhol? He wasn't that great of an artist and he was a plain man; but that's the point - how the heck did he get so famous? Because you can't deny he was a genius at marketing himself as a brand. He also tried some very radically different forms of art, and whether he succeeded - at least he tried! He dared to be different & indeed he was. He loved the undeniable commonality that all humans share and he found that expressed in such things as a soup can because the most common man in a factory Michigan eats soup and so does Elizabeth Taylor living in Beverly Hills. No denying that!

I wish I had written down the names of the cashier and managers who helped me because they were very patient and helpful with the customers in line and with my purchase at the Customer Service counter near the women's Nike and Under Armour apparel. My coupons were not working for some reason and then we realized they weren't yet valid (I visited the store too early, the fine print said the coupons were good for two days from now)... But they found another coupon to offer me without even hesitating. What great service! I purchased a "Troll's" pajama set for my little cousin as a secret santa gift. With the 40% off sale, the extra 20% off coupon they gave me and the left overs from a gift card my mom gave me, I only ended up paying $5 out of pocket. I was taken aback by the great service and thankful for their help.

Waterloo is a fantastic place to shop for music and a shining example of why there's still a place in this world for record stores! If someone was to ask me what not to miss on an Austin visit, Waterloo would be right up there with Mount Bonnell and "your flight home"...

Everyone has their opinion about things, and mine was generated by how awesome their employees were. This Saturday I drove in late to the opeth show. They helped me out well. I had no cash for gear and the ATM was out of money. At the end of the show, i asked the supervisor in charge to allow me to run to the corner store and debit some money. Since i was honest and straight up with him and my wife stayed behind to pick the merchandise, he helped me out. Although i only got to see opeth for an hour, everything was amazing! ! Thank you guys for the hook up and great experience! !

We've been going 5 years, and it's spectacular. Spring break for adults! So much to see and pack into a week! Pure fun with so many musical people. Each year I'm able to see ~80 bands, most of which will never come through my state.