Need to make some Memorial Day plans? Austin is full of creative ways to spend your long weekend! Here are a few ideas:

1. Spend time on Lady Bird Lake!! This is one of the best ways to cool off during the hot Texas summer. Live Love Paddle, The Rowing Dock, and Greenbelt Outdoors are just a few of the many spots to rent paddleboards or kayaks. You can also rent a boat or join a group cruise tour on the lake! Some of the tours run at sunset and the cooler weather is fantastic. Also, the South Congress Bridge bats take off for their nightly flight every night at sunset. Memorial Day Weekend...

Austin is now home to Hotel Magdalena, a new hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed Bunkhouse, in the iconic district of South Congress. The 89-room hotel features a “tree-house” like design and offers different style suites to impress a variety of guests. Hotel Magdalena is situated on 14 prime acres that boast views of downtown Austin and the Texas Capitol. This area was previously owned legendary musician Willie Nelson during the 1970’s.
Amenities at Hotel Magdalena include a 900 square foot sunken pool with bar, retail boutique featuring goods from Texas makers and Bunkhouse signature custom products, bicycle rentals, access to neighborhood trails and more!
The hotel is also home to Summer House on Music Lane, a full-service restaurant that is said...