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7 Best Family-Friendly Spots

Places Where Fun & Family Collide Words Deven Wilson Rock climbing, catching live music, improv, and even hanging out at a brewery around East Austin are businesses and programs that shatter all expectations for what kids can do in this town. These places think of the youngsters and offer exciting reasons to get them to...

6 Best Vintage Stores

There’s Always a Story to Tell An article of clothing is only as good as where it comes from, and Austin’s Eastside has a lineup of shops that give the gift of evolution and repurpose, allowing one to grow in their sense of style and self by procuring these local vintage and thrift shops that...

2025 Homes Issue 6 Best

6 Best Social Club

Community in the Making Words Deven Wilson Making connections in the digital age requires more than good WiFi. Whether you’ve lived in Austin since birth or just moved here yesterday, meeting new people in this digital age can be difficult. Thankfully, in East Austin, plenty of groups organize clubs and get-togethers to foster a sense of...

2025 Top Chefs Issue 6 Best

6 Best New Year, New Places

Hot New Places to Check out this Year Words Deven Wilson A new year brings with it a new collection of local businesses as the neighborhood continues its annual tradition of opening more shops and restaurants. From new bars to dog-friendly clubhouses, the Eastside continues to have it all for the locals who live here...

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6 Best Nonprofits

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to give to a local cause. Words Clarissa Jane There’s a nip in the air that’s bringing notes of gratitude and holiday cheer. Numerous nonprofits on the Eastside help spread goodwill by providing life-changing resources to those who need them. Often the unsung heroes, these nonprofits...

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6 Best Non Art Galleries

Words by Tanya White Discover Local Art in Unconventional Spaces Opportunities for our local artists to showcase their work extend beyond the myriad of galleries in East Austin. Coffee shops, restaurants, and even gyms offer formal residencies and informal programs showcasing artwork from paintings to sculptures to body art. Bring your curiosity and settle in...

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8 Best Places To Dance

Find your rhythm at some of East Austin’s favorite dance floors. Words Ruby Van De Steeg | Photo of The White Horse Austin’s vibrant music scene brings live shows filled with electric energy, boasting a dance floor for every move. Get ready to let loose, or pick up some new skills, at these eight...

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6 Best Pickleball Courts

Paddle Away at these Curated Courts. Words and Photos Ruby Van De Steeg Grab a paddle and a friend to score big at one of East Austin’s pickleball courts.Whether at the finest facility hosting top players or a hidden gem around the corner,the perfect court awaits. Eastside Paddle ClubPlay with Austin’s best at Eastside Paddle...

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6 Best Fashion Finds

The Closeted Old-Faithfuls Words Ruby Van De Steeg | Photos Kindred Spirits, Brother Friend, Blackfeather Vintage Works & Callahan’s General Store With western trends growing in popularity nationwide, the look never really went out of style here in Austin. Why waste your money on big labels, when the real deal is local? Peek at our...

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6 Best Pools in East Austin

Make a Splash while Beating the Heat Words Courtney Thomas | Photo from East Austin Hotel Get ready to dive into summer where water slides meet shaded lap lanes and relaxation meets retro-chic vibes. There are plenty of reasons to cool down as the summer heats up with six watering holes offering lounging in the...

2024 BBQ Issue 6 Best

8 Best Barbershops

2024 Top Secret 6 Best

6 Best Residencies

2024 Music Issue 6 Best

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