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Food & Drink

6 Beer alternatives from Austin, TX

Summer activities often correlate with beer drinking, but not everyone loves beer. What can you drink instead? Here is our list of local Austin picks of ciders, hard seltzers, and wines.

6 Texas beers perfect for floating the river

Top picks for river tubing Texas-style. Native Texan, Pearl Snap, River Beer, Hans Pils, Live Oak Hef, Lonestar.

A brief guide to tacos for travelers in Austin

Tacos are a confusing subject in this town. Check out our recommendations for travelers based on food AND the experience.

A guide to Austin's urban wineries

When people hear the words "wine" and "Texas" in the same sentence, they often think of the wineries in the Texas Hill Country. However, not many know that you don't need to leave the city to have an incredible wine tasting experience!

Best Alcohol Drinks for River Tubing

Drinking alcohol on a lazy river float can be a lot of fun but it’s even better when you know what drinks are best for river tubing.

The 5 Best Brunches for Your Hangover in Austin

Did you have one too many tequila shots last night? We have a cure for your headache- it’s called brunch! Here are some of our favorites.

How to get killer BBQ in Austin without waiting in line for hours

Don't want to wait in line for 2 hours or more for BBQ? We've got some recommendations for great BBQ with less of a wait.

Where to eat after river tubing near Austin

River tubing works up a certain kind of appetite and not every restaurant is the right pick post-float. So here are our favorite places to eat in Austin after floating the river.

Shopping

6 Handmade and vintage shops for local Austin gifts

Looking for unique, handmade and vintage gifts during your trip to Austin? Check out Slow North, Take Heart, Miranda Bennett and more.

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How to buy cowboy boots while you're in Austin

Our best tips for finding the cowboy boots of you dreams. Tecovas, Allen's, Texas Custom Boots.

21 Local Austin Gift Ideas

Ideas for gifts that are local and unique to Austin. Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Mother's/Father's Day, and other holidays.

Outdoors

Austin River Tubing Shuttle Information

Want to go river tubing but not sure where to start? We got your back.

Comal River Can Ban and Single-use Container Ban: What You Need to Know

Wondering how the Comal Can Ban and Single-use container ban will affect your river tubing experience? We share everything you need to know.

Comal River Tubing Rules and Regulations

River tubing the Comal near Austin is a different experience that floating the Guadalupe River. The rules and regulations are similar to that of floating New Braunfels with a few added on.

Dos & Don'ts of Floating the River

A few wrong moves and your tubing adventure can spill into a bit of a mess. From wet phones to dehydration, we cover all the dos and don’ts so you can be sure you have the lazy river tubing adventure you’re looking for.

Drinking Rules for Tubing

Information about glass, styrofoam, and leave no trace while floating the rivers in Texas.

Floating the San Marcos River: Rules and Regulations

Rules vary depending on the river you float on. Here are the laws regarding the San Marcos River.

Guadalupe River Tubing Rules and Regulations

The specific rules for floating the Guadalupe River in Texas.

Choose the Right River Tubing Experience Near Austin

If you’re looking to float the river near Austin, you have options on what kind of experience you want to have. Here’s how to choose the right float experience.

How We Float [video]

A quick 30 second video of river tubing with ATXcursions in Austin, TX

Most Common Questions for River Tubing in Texas

If you’re looking to go river tubing but have a few questions, look no further. We answer the most frequently asked river tubing questions right here.

New Braunfels River Tubing Rules and Regulations

When it comes to rules and regulations for river tubing in Texas, each region has different rules. Floating in New Braunfels has stricter regulations than most other places you can river tube near Austin.

Picking the right innertube for river tubing

Not all tubes are created equal. But even if you don’t master the art of picking the right tube for floating the river, you’ll at least learn what to look out for and become a professional of what not to choose.

Rivers To Float Near Austin

Everything you wanted to know about the rivers in and around Austin, TX and how to float on each.

Rules and Regulations for River Tubing in Central Texas

There are several different rivers you can float in Central Texas and each has different rules and regulations that need to be followed. We cover all the rules in general and the specific ones for each river here.

San Marcos River Tubing Weather, Rain, and Flow Rate

Concerned about the weather for your upcoming tubing trip? Check here for all the latest river conditions and details about when it's safe to float.

The Ultimate Guide to River Tubing in Texas

Information on river floating for San Marcos, New Braunfels, Comal, Austin, Guadalupe, Brazos, and Gruene.

Tips For Floating the San Marcos River

Get the best tips out there for river tubing our favorite river near Austin.

Tips for Tubing with a Cooler

Tips on cooler purchasing, renting, ice, and sizing for river tubing.

Tubing in Texas: The Best Lazy Rivers in Austin That'll Float Your Boat

There's only one way to beat the Austin heat and that's to enjoy some of the best tubing in Texas! Explore the best lazy rivers to get your float on.

Why the San Marcos River is the best float near Austin

If you’re looking for the best place float the river near Austin, Texas, look no further than the San Marcos River. The waters nice, the scenery is great, and it’s a fun group activity.

Bachelor Parties

4 Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Ideas In Austin That Aren't Lame

River tubing, brewery tours, gun shooting, and BBQ! Do it Texas-style.

The 4 best bachelor party destinations in 2019

Bachelor parties are about more than showing the groom a good time. The highs and lows of a good bachelor party are the stuff bromances are made of. Your planning should start with finding a city that is equal parts boozy, easy to navigate, and risqué.