A tranquil, shaded oasis awaits on the border of Tarrytown, where peacocks perch on rooftops and sashay through ornate gardens. The birds are one of the many reasons that Mayfield Park, a nature preserve near Lake Austin, feels enchanting and serene. It’s common to see brides-to-be poised near water lilies and toddlers scuttling after birds (all being captured by cameras, of course); many locals have visited Mayfield, but few know …
The History of Laguna Gloria
For decades, the historic museum and grounds of Laguna Gloria have delighted visitors and served as inspiration for artists and students attending its beloved Art School. Stephen F. Austin himself once owned the 12-acre property of Laguna Gloria, intending to build a regal home there. Remnants of campsites attest to the presence of Native Americans in the area. In 1914, the property was purchased by the owner of the newspaper …
Go Local: Buy Holiday Gifts for Children at Austin’s Oldest Independent Toy Store!
Heading to a big-box chain for last-minute children’s gifts to go under the tree this Christmas? Consider buying local instead—you’ll feel the difference. Families have been falling in love with a tiny toy store in West Austin called Over the Rainbow for over 35 years! “Some of my most fond childhood memories involved family trips to Over the Rainbow,” remembers Erin McClanahan of Tarrytown. “My mother would take us there …
Mozart’s Coffee Lights up the Holidays
Standing under enormous oaks with decks overlooking Lake Austin, Mozart’s Coffee Roasters already warms up the holiday season with its dazzling array of hot drinks and artisanal desserts. But something spectacular awaits customers this holiday season: an hourly light show from 6 p.m. to midnight! It runs through December. “Shows are every hour on the hour out on the decks,” says employee Mandi W. “The lights draw quite a crowd, …