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Spend an afternoon hiking a ~4 mile loop around Bauerle Ranch Park, then grab beers at St. Elmo Brewing before heading home. This plan is dog friendly.

Here's your plan for an easy hike in Bauerle Ranch Park followed by beers at St. Elmo Brewing

Easy Hike through Bauerle Ranch Park

Enjoy a peaceful ~4 mile hike through Bauerle Ranch Park in Austin, perfect for dogs and nature lovers.

Hiking

✅ Before you go: 
• Download the AllTrails Route for Slaughter Creek Trail at Bauerle Ranch Park here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/slaughter-creek-trail--2
• This trail is dog friendly!

🚗Transportation:
• Park for free on the corner of Pratt Lane and Tavistock Drive, right in front of the Bauerle Ranch trailhead

💪Pro tips: 
• You’ll spend ~2 hours hiking a 4 mile loop around the park

Hike through Bauerle Ranch

After a hike, relax at St. Elmo Brewing Company with a selection of craft beers, including the award-winning pink grapefruit sour, Roxanne.

Grab Beers

🚗Transportation:
• 20 minute drive from Bauerle Ranch Park

💪Pro tips: 
• Order the Roxanne, a pink grapefruit sour and award-winning beer!

Grab beers at St. Elmo Brewing Co

Here's your Nudge plan for an outdoor adventure in South Austin.

Where you'll hike four miles through a shaded park,

a quiet and off the beaten path park in a peaceful South Austin neighborhood.

This is a great date idea and dog friendly one! So bring your pup along.

You'll love the easy to follow paths and the feeling of being off the grid,

even though you're never far from the neighborhood.

We loved the sounds and sights of nature, like crickets chirping,

the cool breeze rustling through the trees and the occasional friendly creature.

Luckily I stumbled upon this beautiful giant oak that

You'll drive 10 minutes to St. Elmo Brewing for some well deserved post hike beers.

They have a wide selection of seasonal and classic craft

beers and a flexible space to enjoy all year long.

I recommend Roxanne, a pink grapefruit sour,

which was a gold medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival.

All you have to do is clear an afternoon, grab a friend and take a hike!

Enjoy a cinematic experience on Lake Austin during sunset with food and drinks.

Here's your plan for watching movies on Lake Austin at sunset with snacks and paddleboards

Movies on the Lake at Lake Austin

Reserve a seat or rent paddleboards/floater chairs for sunset movie nights on Lake Austin at Mozart's, with snacks and drinks available.

Paddleboard Movie Viewing

✅ Before you go
• Check out the movies schedule here: https://mozartscoffee.com/blogs/blog?view=beae-movies-on-the-lake
• Rent paddleboards/floater chairs here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lakeaustincalm/items/?flow=989338&full-items=yes

💪 Pro tips
• Get there early for the best seats.
• You cannot bring your own paddleboard.
• You can bring your own lawn chair to have more flexibility with your seating options.
• For the free deck seating, they have a limited number of fold-out chairs and picnic table seating around the screen.
• There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options and specialty movie snacks such as popcorn and candy.
• You can rent a paddleboard for $20 for the whole movie or a 2-person floater chair for $30 for the whole movie.  Be prepared to get wet!
• Check out the events calendar here for movies on the lake, live music, festivals, games and open mic: https://mozartscoffee.com/pages/events 

Reserve a Seat and Paddleboards/Floater Chair

If you enjoy being in the water on a hot summer day and like watching movies, then this plan is perfect for you.

First, head over to Mozart's Coffee Roasters.

It's a coffee shop on Lake Austin with a huge outdoor patio space.

Every week they offer a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience where you can watch a movie during sunset.

You can grab some beverages and snacks to enjoy before the movie begins.

And then, make sure to grab your seat so you can enjoy the movie.

It's an amazing experience to be in the water watching one of your favorite movies with the sunset in the background.

Completely elevates the movie experience so you can enjoy the outdoors at the same time.

So, see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.

Unleash your inner Broadway star and break out in song to all your favorite musicals at this Broadway Sing-Along bar at Wanderlust Wine Co on Shady Lane until August 3rd!

Here's your plan for belting Broadway tunes, sipping themed cocktails, enjoying drag shows, and snapping fun photos

Broadway Sing-Along Bar 🎭 (limited time)

Sing your heart out at Broadway Sing-Along Bar at Wanderlust Wine Co. Enjoy themed drinks, karaoke, drag shows, and theater vibes until August 3rd!

Broadway Karaoke Night

✅ Before you go
• This event is 21+ only 
• Only available until August 3, 2025 
• Karaoke is from Wed to Sat starting at 9p
• Drag shows are every Sat & Sun morning 
• Buy tickets ahead of time here: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/broadway-sing-along-bar-aus?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22328690632&gbraid=0AAAAACv59cQ5OuVybshctWO2i4oc2F8AL&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxo_CBhDbARIsADWpDH4QiqYOwVNJACBZHJioqvMbe8MJWJvu-HCXtYZEN8eANq59eKUwflYaAnG_EALw_wcB

💪 Pro tips
• Dressing up as a Broadway character isn’t required but soooo much fun! 
• Cell Block Tango was the tastiest drink but Into the Witches Brew and OZmopolitan were the most dramatic & theatrical 
• Check out the drag shows because the queens were so fabulous & interactive! 

Sing to your favorite musicals at Wanderlust Wine Co. 

If you had the wicked playlist on repeat this past year,

then I have the perfect limited time nudge plan for you.

The Broadway sing-along bar from Bucket Listers will be

at Wanderlust on Shady Lane until August 3rd.

They spared no expense and completely decked out the space to the nines.

Every ticket comes with a show stopping themed welcome cocktail or mocktail.

I loved how theatrical Into the witches brew was,

There's so many fun photo ops throughout the bar.

Like the cages from Chicago and of course the hearts of Moulin Rouge.

Karaoke starts every Wednesday to Saturday at 9 p.m. All you gotta do

is sign up to take center stage or belt it out from the sidelines.

It was so special to be in a space with like-minded people.

cheering each other on and having an absolute blast.

They also have drag shows and the queens were well worth going to see,

and come unleash your inner Broadway star.

Check out Edge Rooftop, the perfect spot for date nights or special occasions.


Here's your plan for enjoying sunset views, cocktails, and tasty bites at Edge Rooftop

Rooftop Skyline Views

Visit Edge Rooftop in Downtown Austin for stunning skyline views, delicious drinks like the Soco Marg, and a variety of tasty dishes including a Wagyu burger and pizza.

Rooftop Dining

✅ Before you go
• I highly recommend the soco marg. It’s absolutely delicious!

💪 Pro tips
• Street parking or park in the hotel garage.

Edge Rooftop

I have been on the hunt to find the best views of downtown Austin,

and this rooftop on top of the JW Marriott is exactly that.

Coming at sunset was absolutely breathtaking.

and it is 100% the best spot to watch the sunset.

The star of the show for me was definitely the Wagyu burger,

and we ordered a pizza and it came straight delivered to our table,

Head to Cameron Ranch for a quick lil overnight. 

Here's your plan for a quick overnight retreat at a mirrored cabin in Cameron Ranch

Overnight Getaway in a Mirrored Cabin 

Relax at Cameron Ranch Glamping in Coldspring. Enjoy a serene stay, remember to bring groceries and cards as it's secluded with few nearby amenities.

Glamping

✅ Before you go
• Book your cabin here: https://cameronranchglamping.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Bring groceries + cards! There isn't much nearby and you won't want to leave the property 