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PART 3:

Wellness + Self Care

Interior of a bookstore or library with white bookshelves filled with books, a cowhide rug, a black magazine rack with magazines, and framed artwork on the walls.

Black
Owned

Black Pearl Books

7112 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Black-owned bookstore that’s worth a quick trip north of downtown.

Interior of a modern room with a long wooden table, decorative vases, and plants, separated by a pink partition with cut-out circles.

Black
Owned

eleMINT Skin Health & Wellness Studio

1105 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

Black-owned skincare studio that will get your skin right for your five-day sprint in Austin.

A person practicing yoga in a spacious, industrial-style room with wooden ceiling beams, ductwork, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

Black
Owned

YTX Yoga

206 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78701

Black-owned yoga studio that serves as a cozy wellness retreat in the midst of downtown.

Two beige salon chairs with white sinks in a hair salon, decorated with potted plants and shelf art, in a minimalist space with white walls and ceiling lights.

Black
Owned

Damn, Glam!

1023 Springdale Rd Building 1, Unit G
Austin, TX 78721

Black woman-owned hair salon focusing on cut, coloring, extensions, lashes & brows in East Austin.

A cozy boutique interior with a wooden cash register desk, jewelry and decor displays, a brown leather sectional sofa with pink and furry pillows, and a wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement.

Viva Day Spa

215 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

One of the best day spas in town if you’re looking for a restorative retreat from the conference.

Aerial view of a city park with a river running through lush green trees, with a city skyline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Barton Springs Pool

2131 William Barton Dr
Austin, TX 78746

Head to Zilker Park and experience Austin’s natural spring that remains a chilly 68 degrees year round.
The Springs is a tradition like few others in the city.

City skyline with modern skyscrapers reflected in a calm river, with a blue sky and some clouds, and a walkway along the riverbank with trees on the left.

Ladybird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

2 Robert T Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702

Clear your head with a walk, run, or bike ride at the city’s midpoint; a trail that circles the lake to the tune of ten miles.

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