Lone Star weekends locals' edition in Austin
Curious about what you'll do when you live in Austin? If you like the idea of kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, getting in touch with your artsy side exploring East Side murals, and are daring enough to try cliff jumping at Sculpture Falls, Austin might just be calling you home! This list of fun things to do will take you from tacos to fitness to live music and give you a taste of Austin's vibrant cultural heartbeat.
Francesca, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Francesca is a Texas native who somehow lived in five countries, four states, and 12 cities before admitting that no place does it quite like Texas. Her moving record is so long she stopped counting at 30, although the low point was definitely the time an airline flew her overseas but left her dog behind (it took some foreign dog treats, but he eventually forgave her). When she’s not devouring Tex-Mex, she’s in the yard gardening, in the kitchen baking, or in the garage rebuilding a motorcycle that definitely did not need another wrench taken to it. At Snappy Scout, all that wanderlust and Texas rootedness helps her guide newcomers in the right direction.
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My Favorite Local Spot in Austin
Loco D'Oro serves up fresh handmade pasta and gourmet Italian with a twist—inclusive pricing so you never feel obligated to pay a tip (though you're always welcome to). The lasagna al forno is mouth-wateringly delicious, the seasonal desserts always delight. Best of all is their extensive natural wine menu, possibly the best in town.
— Francesca Hernandez-Singer
Local Texas Expert
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