This year, Zilker Park turns 101 years old! To honor Austin’s favorite park, here are 101 things the Zilker Media team is excited to do this summer:
- Head to Zilker Park for a round of Frisbee golf
- …or if it’s too hot, watch dogs chase frisbees instead.
- Then, head to the free part of the springs so your dog can take a dip.
- The Zilker Zephyr is fun if you’ve never done it!
- We also love going kayaking…
- …or stand up paddle boarding!
- See the musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater!
- A summer staple is Blues on the Green! The lineup isn’t out yet, but you can save the dates, here!
- If you’d rather escape the heat, heat to Domain Northside to wander around Nordstrom for the afternoon…
- …or hit up North Loop for vintage shopping.
- See what the new Uncommon Objects location is like.
- First Thursday at South Congress is always a good time…
- …or head just south to 2nd Street for more boutique shopping.
- Spend the afternoon at Book People adding to your “To-Read” list.
- Hungry? Play tourist for the day and watch the sunset at Oasis at Lake Travis.
- Maybe it’s time to FINALLY wait in line for Franklins?
- Ugh, you woke up too late for Franklins? Head to Salt Lick instead.
- Upstairs at Caroline for tacos and adult snow-cones on a downtown rooftop.
- Trailer Food Tuesday at the Long Center to try out the newest food truck fare
- Maybe head to Mueller’s farmer market on a Sunday…
- …or to HMart for grocery shopping and snacking at market eatery.
- Head to Fareground for the food hall experience…
- …or if you’re feeling fancy, afternoon tea is served at Brentwood Social House on Sundays.
- Go to Colleen’s Kitchen for blogger-worthy fare…
- …or Eden East for farm to table food…
- …or Pool Burger for a burgers and tiki drinks.
- Literally everything is good at Fresas.
- Or, experience the pizza, beer and live music trifeca at ABGB.
- Not hungry? You can’t beat drinking a margarita on a porch during an Austin summer. My favorite is the classic frozen at Santa Rita…
- …while Paige likes the Sangria Swirl Margarita at Shady Grove.
- Nichole prefers the margs and rooftop at El Alma…
- …while Rusty says you can’t beat the margarita at Trudy’s.
- Patti gets fancy with a marg at La Condesa…
- …while Wes keeps it classic with a marg at Chuy’s.
- We’re also excited to explore all the breweries around our office on Fitzhugh road. From sipping on a sour at Jester King…
- …to an IPA at Last Stand Brewery.
- If we’re in the mood for a cider, head to Argus Cidery…
- …or if we’re in the mood for something harder, across the way is Revolution Spirits…
- …or Nine Banded’s Whiskey Tasting Room, if we’re feeling adventurous…
- …or Deep Eddy Distillery, if we want to still with the classics. Obviously we’ll be taking a RideAustin home.
- Maybe take a trip to spot Jensen Ackles at Family Business Beer Company.
- On Fitzhugh but in the mood for wine? Head to Solaro Estate Winery for Award-winning wines
- Don’t want to leave Austin? Our newest favorite spot is Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery.
- Or, if you’re in the mood for a day trip, take a day trip to Spicewood Vineyards.
- Lastly, for something completely different, Kitty Cohen’s is a great place for cocktails and an Instagram-worthy pool.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh4twZghRfz/?hl=en&taken-by=amysicecreams
- You can’t have summer without ice cream. Some of our favorites we’re excited to have this summer are the white chocolate ice cream at Amy’s…
- …and the goat cheese ice cream at Lick.
- We’re also excited to try Cow Tipping Creamery, which we still haven’t been to!
- More summer favorites are a dip cone at Sandy’s…
- …or a shake from P. Terry’s.
- For the days when we’re committed to dairy free, go to Sweet Ritual for locally-made vegan ice cream…
- …or Teo for gelato…
- …or Dolce Neve for MORE gelato.
- You can’t beat Sno-Beach after a day at Barton Springs.
- Or head to Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs for something different.
- Have we already suggested enough frozen treats? One more: The gourmet popsicles from Steel City Pops.
- See the summer blockbusters at Alamo Drafthouse…
- …or heat north to iPic Austin for a movie and dinner, all in a reclining chair…
- …or get your fix of classic movies at the Paramount’s Summer Classic Film Series…
- …or just keep it simple and sneak in Chick-Fil-A you bought at the Barton Creek Mall food court into a movie at the AMC movie theater there (not like we’ve ever done that…)https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh9Ve0jnBXE/?hl=en&taken-at=220215688
- Looking for more indoor summer fun? We love karaoke at The Highball. It’s free from 4-7 pm on weekdays!
- See what’s new at the Blanton. It’s still free on Thursdays!
- Pinballz Arcade is BYOB and now has multiple locations!
- Venture into the heat and play a round or two at Peter Pan Mini Golf…
- …or get a little more serious at Butler Park Pitch & Putt.
- Love bar trivia, but want to try something new? Try the new Bar Spelling Bee from Trivia512 at Spiderhouse.
- Bring a sunset wine and cheese picnic to the Pennybacker Bridge 360 Overlook.
- Check out Esther’s Follies…
- …or explore even more comedy at Austin many’s improv theaters.
- Book the Capital Bat Cruise on the Fourth of July for fireworks and bat watching.
- Enjoy the beautiful new central library and pick up a few poolside reads.
- Check out the new NLand Surf Park.
- Spend the afternoon at Topgolf…
- …or at Dart Bowl for bowling and enchiladas.
- Enjoy the Texas State Captail lawns at night…
- …or walk off all that ice cream on the hike and bike trails…
- …or bike the boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake.
- Take more Instagrams of the peacocks at Mayfield…
- …or in the flowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
- A summer in Austin isn’t complete without music, and it’s already started at Shady Grove’s Unplugged at the Grove (celebrating it’s 25th year!)
- See music and a movie on the Long Center lawn at the Long Center’s Cinema and Sounds events.
- Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic with Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, The Head and the Heart, and more.
- KUTX’s The Wine Down at 3TEN Austin City Limits Live is amazing acts in an intimate setting with free music and food plus wine (of course).
- And for more music and museum goodness we’re heading to Music Under the Star in July at the Bob Bullock Museum’s Lone Star Plaza.https://www.instagram.com/p/BbAjB86B5BR/?utm_source=ig_embed
- Obviously summer means swimming. If you’re lucky enough to go get reservation (or know someone who did), go to Hamilton Pool…
- …or Jacob’s Well.
- When you inevitably can’t get into either, head to the beautiful Krause Springs..
- …OR the Blue Hole in Wimberley…
- …OR the Blue Hole in Georgetown..
- … and of course, there’s always the greenbelt…
- …or Hippie Hollow 😉
- You can always rent a boat on Lake Travis…
- …or head to Pedernales Falls to hike around
- Downtown? The WET Deck at the W Hotel is open to the public.
- On a more personal note, we’re excited for Nichole’s wedding in August!
- We’re also stoked for our Zilker Media annual barge party in June…
- …and eat veggies from our Zilker Media garden…
- …and ride those electric scooters that have been popping up around downtown!
- Spend some time volunteering and walk the dogs at Austin Pets Alive!
- Or, book a night at a Community Inn tiny home, which proceeds benefit Mobile Loaves and Fishes’ operations and programs.
- And of course, swim in Barton Springs Pool.
What are you excited for this summer?
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