Kristy Owen's (kristyowen) Blog

All those looking to avoid downtown craziness - this is the polar opposite! This is such a unique Austin treasure, peacocks in the middle of Central Austin. Only in Austin, right? For those of you who are familiar with, The Secret Garden a favorite movie of mine growing up this is the closest rea...

Rumor is it is supposed to be a rainy day with a cold front coming in, Good Luck SXSWers - bring a jacket! That ex's any cool outdoor dining off my list for today, however, I think Austinites and out of towners alike will appreciate this little Austin jewel.  South Austin, South Congress looking ...

It always frustrates me when I plan to get up and blog about some great outdoor activity than I wake up to find out that Mother Nature has not cooperated and it isn't the perfect sunny, not a cloud in the sky day I'd hoped for. So we will venture indoors with it being March Madness time - I must ...

With what I am sure is one of the biggest beer drinking holidays a day behind us - I figured it would be fun to meet the World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales.  This is a family friendly event because I can still remember when I went to see them at about age 10 and I was mesmerized, I don't even rea...

My favorite Holiday, ah the luck Irish and there is no better place to spend it than an Irish Pub with half of Austin and Green Beer Lovers. Last year was my first time to experience the greatness/craziness that Fado's has to offer on this joyous day. I'll start by saying that the doors open at 6...

My favorite Holiday, ah the luck Irish and there is no better place to spend it than an Irish Pub with half of Austin and Green Beer Lovers. Last year was my first time to experience the greatness/craziness that Fado's has to offer on this joyous day. I'll start by saying that the doors open at 6...

It has been a great year so far - last Thursday was one of the coolest new things I have tried - I had no idea improv comedy could be so funny! Its a great week to call yourself an Austinite! Happy SXSW!   1. Mozart's Coffee2. See Bob Schneider3. Cap City Comedy Club4. Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bi...

Without a doubt, a good time to be had by all - kids, adults, date night, birthday party. It has a fantastic arena, three stories - 10,000 square feet, Largest arena in Texas! The facility is just amazing as far as lazer tag goes - black lights, places to hide, it feels as if you have jumped insi...

Welcome to the Disneyland of Candy Shops - it is a candy lovers' dream and one of my favorite places to stop. This weather combined with SXSW and now daylight savings makes it the perfect time for evening walks on South Congress. Everyone in town for SXSW that needs a break from downtown, stroll ...

I have to say it was worth the week wait because the weather could not be better for Austin's 82nd Annual Kite Festival.  The festival normally falls on the first weekend in March every year but was postponed this year due to weather. This is a FREE event, needless to say the best way to spend yo...