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Hotels We Love: The Carpenter Hotel

In an old pecan grove on the edge of Zilker Park in South Austin sits your perfect Austin home base, The Carpenter Hotel. An aggressively cool spot where days are full of sunshine, hours are spent lazing by the water with a book, and thoughtful American food with a Texan twist. Each room has its own terrace, and there are plenty of public spaces to relax onsite. When you’re not exploring the waters of Barton Springs, the meandering Green Belt, or Downtown Austin, fuel up at the all-day cafe or Carpenters Hall, or take your food poolside. This design-forward hotel is relatively affordable, making it great for couples, families, groups, and solo travelers who want to feel like locals.

ANIMALS

Hilarious Golden Retriever Refuses To Budge When It’s Time To Go Home.

Walkies aren’t over until this dog says they are! 😆

LOVE

64-Yr-Old Veteran Tears Up When Coworkers Surprise Him With A Birthday Cake.

“It had been a long time since he has gotten a cake on his bday.” 🥺

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- Corinne & the InspireMore team