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Austin Summer Bucket List

There’s a particular moment when you realize summer isn’t quite over, but it’s starting to shift. The days are still warm, the evenings feel just a touch more relaxed, and there’s a quiet sense that if you’re going to soak it all in, now’s the time. Before fall schedules take over, this is your window to be intentional about enjoying everything that makes Austin special. Here’s where I’d go:

Best Water Experiences
Barton Springs — Early Morning Swim
Lake Austin — Ski Shores Burger + Dock Jump
Deep Eddy Pool — Classic Dip
Webberville Park – Boating & Fishing

Best Hikes
Hamilton Pool Preserve — Grotto Swim
Reimers Ranch — River Trail Views
Barton Creek Greenbelt — Sculpture Falls

Best Summer Cocktails
Equipment Room — Frozen Espresso Martini
Kitty Cohen’s — Electric Jellyfish
Aba — Watermelon Mint Margarita

Best Alfresco Dining
Mattie’s — Fried Chicken + Garden Seating
Loro — Oak-Smoked Salmon Bowl
Justine’s — Steak Frites Under the Lights

Best Food Truck Experiences
Veracruz All Natural — Migas Taco
Dee Dee — Moo Ping
Cuantos Tacos — Suadero Taco

Best Vintage Shopping Afternoon
Feathers Boutique — Silk Dresses
Prototype Vintage — Denim Finds
Room Service Vintage — Mid-Century Pieces

Reluctantly… Best Local Back-to-School Shopping
BookPeople — Staff Picks
Paper Place — Notebooks + Pens
Take Heart — Minimal Backpacks

Along the way, if buying or selling real estate is on your mind as we head into the end of summer, let’s connect sooner rather than later. Taking the time now to thoughtfully prepare your home and talk through your buying goals can make all the difference!

— Courtney


Featured Properties

Scenic bridge over lush, green river.

1815 Rue De St Tropez, 78746

3 BD

3 BA

2,532 FT

$1,325,000

  • Available
Suburban homes with city skyline in background

1609 Hartford Rd. Unit A

3 BD

3.5 BA

2,381 SF

$1,349,999

  • Just Listed
Modern apartment building with trees and blue sky

2827 Manor Rd, Unit 2201

3 BD

3 BA

1,768 SF

$525,000

  • Available
Modern living and dining area in an apartment

908 Nueces St, Unit 14

1 BD

1 BA

862 FT

$364,999

  • Available
  • |
  • New Price
Apartment building with stone facade and gate

2505 San Gabriel St, Unit 308

2 BD

2 BA

$365,000

  • Available
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4712 S Forest Dr, 78745

3 BD

3 BA

1,410 SF

$525,00

  • Available

Local Happenings

Saturday, July 18 2:00 PM

learn to roll sushi

Hand rolling sushi with bamboo mat
JULY 16-18

hot summer nights

Three friends celebrating at outdoor summer festival
Saturday, July 18, 4:00 PM

caviar & Ice cream

Slice of pie with vanilla ice cream
Friday, July 17, 7-9 PM

roller derby tryouts

Black roller skate with red wheels indoors

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