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SXSW 2013: What You Need To Know & Where Ya Need To Go

March 11, 2013 by Randall Metting 1 Comment

South By Southwest 2013 is finally upon us and not a moment too soon. In my mind, we are in the midst of the best two weeks of the year here in Austin, hands down. While SXSW can be completely overwhelming to even the most grizzled “fest veteran,” having now experienced the previous five years […]

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Where To Stay & Play: Top 10 Favorite Hotels in Austin

October 1, 2012 by Randall Metting 4 Comments

Fall has arrived, cooler temperatures are in the air and a wealth of great events on the horizon here in Austin over the coming weeks and months – Austin City Limits Music Festival, Texas Longhorns’ home football, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and so much more. Never a dull moment […]

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June 29, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

The headline says it all about Austin’s latest addition to the boutique hotel market – Heywood Hotel – located just a stone’s throw from downtown, east of I-35 on Cesar Chavez. A three year project by owner, Kathy Setzer, has resulted in an excellent new lodging option inside a fully renovated and restored 1920’s Craftsman-style […]

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