Calling all bookworms, book dragons, and literary aficionados to BookPeople, a large, locally-owned bookstore with regular readings and quirky gift items, making it the leading independent bookstore that has been voted best bookstore in Austin and boasts of visits from some of the most interesting and important authors of our time. Their friendly BookPeople Cafe provides a full range menu of coffee, sodas, sandwiches, and desserts, including vegan and gluten-free options. They also have a massage chair to help you relax as you read up on your next adventure. Stay up to date with what's happening at BookPeople and keep up with new titles, author events, staff picks, signed books, and much more.
Stimulate your palettes and discover over 30 mouth-watering popcorn flavors, including vegan and gluten-free. With plenty of gourmet popcorn flavors, there's something for everyone. Perhaps you're a spice seeker in search of Chile Lime Popcorn, a sweet tooth on a mission to track down the best Caramel corn, or a chocolate lover looking for the most decadent chocolate drizzled popcorn. No matter what your preference is, they have you covered.
Cool off on the ice with Chaparral Ice, Austin's indoor ice skating recreation venue with an NHL regulation-size rink available to the public. With fun and safety at their core, classes provide fundamentals for recreational skating and a solid foundation for achieving success in figure skating, hockey, and other ice sports like curling and broomball. Whether it's your first time on the ice, returning to a favorite pastime from childhood, or you wish to continue training for competitions, classes will guide you through the process with focus, fun, and safety.