4th of july fun

Our patriotic pop song playlist to soundtrack your 4th of July Our patriotic pop song playlist to soundtrack your 4th of July By Samantha Pitchel

7.4.12  |  10:00 am

Here at CultureMap HQ, we’re celebrating America the way the founding fathers meant us to — with a patriotic pop ...

Family Day Trip

Swim the south seas At Sea World San Antonio’s new Aquatica addition Swim the south seas At Sea World San Antonio’s new Aquatica addition By Roby Brown

6.30.12  |  2:00 pm

Parents know there’s no such thing as a relaxing summer vacation. It takes a real concentrated effort to research ...

Staycation

Hit the trails surrounding Austin and escape in nature for a while Hit the trails surrounding Austin and escape in nature for a while By Melissa Gaskill

6.24.12  |  3:28 pm

If you enjoy the outdoors and hiking, chances are you’ve traveled across the state, and even the country, in ...

Get out there!

Culture on a budget: Five nearby towns to visit this summer Culture on a budget: Five nearby towns to visit this summer By Gabino Iglesias

6.20.12  |  12:45 pm

Just because you can't hop on a plane doesn't mean this summer has to be devoid of novel ...

Staycation Summer

Foodways Texas Barbecue Camp brings a weekend of meat, smoke and a piece of ... Foodways Texas Barbecue Camp brings a weekend of meat, smoke and a piece of Texas heritage By Jessica Dupuy

6.15.12  |  12:35 pm

There are many places you can spend your vacation time this summer: The beach, the mountains, or some maybe in ...

Port Aransas

Family Road Trip, Beach Edition Family Road Trip, Beach Edition By Nicole Basham

6.9.12  |  10:00 am

Having grown up in Austin, there are many things I love about my hometown. One thing I never appreciated until ...

summer stretch

Child's pose: Get kids active at one of Austin's fun yoga camps Child's pose: Get kids active at one of Austin's fun yoga camps By Michael Graupmann

6.4.12  |  7:03 pm

Now that school's out, most kids are looking to get out of the house and stretch their arms wide ...

Down memory lane

Classic kid's fun: Five old school Austin fun spots Classic kid's fun: Five old school Austin fun spots By Blythe Jewell

6.3.12  |  8:32 am

Hometown traditions are everywhere in the ATX. We make room for the big boxes and corporate giants when we have ...

Staycation Summer

Lakeway Resort and Spa: Just far enough away to check out for a while Lakeway Resort and Spa: Just far enough away to check out for a while By Jessica Dupuy

5.30.12  |  5:25 pm

When you think of how much Austin has grown over the years, it’s hard to imagine that within a ...