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Located just 30 miles West of Austin, this spring fed swimming hole and pool is a must see!

Day trip to Krause Springs

Swim or relax in Krause Springs' cool, spring-fed pool and natural swimming hole in Spicewood—perfect for a refreshing Austin-area getaway.

Swimming at Springs

✅ Before you go
• Bring cash! They only accept cash - $10 per person for adults 
• Leave glass at home!
• Pack a towel, tube, and water shoes. 

💪 Pro tips
• Leave any animals at home! They don’t allow pets.
• Get there early - weekends they are almost always crowded, or go during a week day

Head out to Spicewood to Krause Springs

This swimming hole is only about an hour drive from Austin and totally worth it.

Crow Springs is a privately owned springs with

We paid our $10 entrance fee and headed to the man-made pool,

which is 68 degrees year-round and is fed by two natural springs.

Definitely check this out on your next day trip.

Visit this new charming coffee shop / wine bar at Strangelove on the east side for your next WFH day, coffee date or girls night. 

New Rustic Charm Coffee Shop ☕️ 

Relax at Strangelove in Austin's Holly neighborhood, where you can enjoy coffee, chai, or wine in a cozy rustic setting—perfect for work, dates, or a girls' night out.

Coffee or Wine

✅ Before you go
• There’s no dedicated parking lot so park on the street but be mindful for signage 
• You’ll need to go through the driveway on the right side to enter through the back patio

💪 Pro tips
• Add a pastry to your order 

Enjoy a cup of Joe or glass of wine at Strangelove

A new cozy coffee shop has entered the chat

Strangelove just opened a few months ago on the East Side

and when I saw how rustic and warm it looked,

It's got this mix of Western vibes with the retro twist.

I can't speak to coffee because I don't like coffee

They also have wine if you prefer something a little stronger.

It's a really cute place to work from home,

go on a coffee shop date or have a wine night out with the girls.

Definitely don't sleep on this little gem and be sure to come out soon!

Here's your plan for enjoying tarot-inspired cocktails in a cozy, hidden speakeasy vibe. Watch the video 👇

Try out Midnight Cowboy’s new tarot inspired cocktail menu at their hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy 

Tarot Cocktails at Hidden Speakeasy 🔮

Sip tarot-inspired cocktails in an intimate, hidden speakeasy at Midnight Cowboy in Downtown Austin—perfect for ambiance lovers who want a unique, mystical night out.

Tarot-Inspired Cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are HIGHLY encouraged. It’s almost guaranteed you won’t be able to walk in Thurs-Sun without it 
• If the vacant sign is not illuminated, they do NOT have walk in availability 
• Make a reservation here: https://midnightcowboymodeling.com

💪 Pro tips
• Ostara, King of Cups and Cosmic Dancer were our favorites 
• The menu is pretty extensive so if you’re overwhelmed, ask your server 
• Go during the week to avoid the weekend crowds of 6th 
• Bring your own tarot deck for some extra fun! 

Try the taste of tarot at Midnight Cowboy 

A Speakeasy just rolled out a tarot inspired drink menu

and it's definitely worth making a night of.

there's a light at an abandoned looking door without signage.

It's the kind of place hidden in plain sight

stand at the front door and they'll come greet you

you'll enter the hidden world of Midnight Cowboy.

I loooooove a good ambiance and unlike the rowdiness of the bars around it,

they'll give you books for their new Midnight Cowboy Arcona menu

full of drinks inspired by tarot cards and their meanings.

The presentation had me tasting and drinking with my eyes

but then I'd actually drink it and was blown away.

Plus they were really strong in my opinion.

My two recommendations would be to make a

reservation during the week to avoid the crowds of

6th Street and to bring your own Tarot deck to do readings because what better place?

All you got to do is make a reservation with

your mystical loving bestie and come check it out soon!

Here's your plan for exploring a sculpture garden, museum, then enjoying rooftop food and drinks. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a day exploring a sculpture garden & museum along with enjoying food & drinks at a rooftop cantina.

Museum and Rooftop Cantina

Stroll through the Umlauf Sculpture Garden to admire outdoor sculptures, then explore rotating exhibitions inside the museum. Enjoy a peaceful, art-filled outing in Zilker Park.

Sculpture Garden Visit

✅ Before you go
• Admission details for the museum can be found here: https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/visit
• The cost is only $8 for adults with discounted prices for seniors, military, veterans, teachers, college students, kids, and members.

💪 Pro tips
• For Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, the exhibits in the sculpture garden stay the same. The exhibits within the museum inside rotate every 3-4 months.
• Parking in the UMLAUF parking lot is limited, but overflow parking can be found across Azie Morton at Wright Field or in the nearby Zilker lots. We encourage public transportation and bike racks can be found on the premises. Zilker also offers a shuttle services.
• There are free guided tours every Friday at 11 a.m. for the indoor museum and every third Saturday at 12 pm through the garden.


Head to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Musuem

Arriba Abajo offers rooftop dining and drinks with vibrant vibes, a pool, and delicious food like lobster quesadilla pizza and margaritas in downtown Austin.

Food & Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation for Arriba Abajo here: https://www.arribaabajoatx.com/menus/.

💪 Pro tips
• You can obtain a day pass for the pool at the Thompson Austin here: https://www.resortpass.com/s/us/tx/austin/hotel-day-passes.
• You can order food and drinks while poolside as well.

Enjoy Food and Drinks at Arriba Abajo

If you would enjoy a day in the outdoors between going to a garden & museum as well as a rooftop cantina, then this plan is perfect for you.

First, head over to the OLAF sculpture Garden and Museum.

The outdoor garden is exquisite and full of breathtaking sculptures.

So even when it's hot outside, it’s still refreshing just to walk around or sit on the benches.

We liked this particular piece so much that we even tried to reenact it.

It wasn't perfect, but we still had fun while doing it.

The museum inside has spectacular pieces of work and you can see the level of detail each artist puts into their craft.

And you can even have a guided tour where they will talk into more details on each piece.

Once you finish at the museum, head over to Arriba Abajo.

It's a rooftop cantina in the Thompson Hotel.

As soon as you reach the elevator, you can hear the music and feel the vibes.

The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor section filled with couches and tables.

And on top of that, there’s even a pool.

So if you want to go for a swim on a hot day, it is perfect.

The indoor section has great ambience as well and plenty of space.

As always, I recommend starting off with some drinks.

I suggest you try the Margarita and the Island Heat.

For appetizers, I strongly recommend the lobster quesadilla pizza.

It is absolutely delicious and just look at how cheesy it is when you bite into it.  Unbelievable.

For entrees, both the carne asada fajitas as well as the chili crusted prawns are fantastic.

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

High tea at Goldie’s Sunken Bar in the Austin Proper Hotel

Afternoon Tea 🫖

Enjoy a chic afternoon tea experience at Goldie’s Sunken Bar with curated teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries in a beautifully detailed setting. Perfect for a stylish, social outing.

Afternoon Tea

✅ Before you go
• Book a reservation on Open Table
• Find a cute outfit!

💖Pro tips
• Consider street parking or ride share. You can also valet at the hotel. 

Goldie’s Sunken Bar for Afternoon Tea 🫖 

Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean cuisine at Peacock Mediterranean Grill, located on the first floor of Austin Proper Hotel—a perfect follow-up to your afternoon tea at Goldie's.

Mediterranean Dining

🦚• Located on the first floor of the Austin Proper Hotel right across from Goldie’s

Peacock Mediterranean Grill

Enjoy cocktails and Mexican-inspired bites by the pool at La Piscina, located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel. Try their sizzling queso fundido!

Mexican dining

• Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel

🌮 Pro tips
• Get the queso fundido for a delicious sizzling appetizer

La Piscina

Today we're going for afternoon tea at the Austin Proper Hotel.

We were given a box of tea to choose from when we got into Goldie's Sunken Bar.

We got to smell all the different teas and pick our favorites.

and of course we had to get some videos of the amazing wallpaper.

The afternoon tea is available Friday through Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m.

This is an excellent spot to get dressed up and go with

your girlfriends or for a mother-daughter day if family is visiting.

If you're still feeling hungry after those light bites,

there are some great options right in the hotel.

Pop on over to Peacock Mediterranean Grill or upstairs

to La Piscina to round out your afternoon.