Austin has one of the greatest food and nightlife scenes in the country, but it's also surrounded by water and nature - whether you're a foodie, a live music buff, or an adventurer, there's something here for everybody.

Mattie's - brunch spot with southern vibes (where Mike proposed!)

Bufalina - one of the best happy hour options in the city

Lin Asian Bar - Chinese dim sum (Ang's fave for soup dumplings!)

Matt's El Rancho - an Austin classic for traditional Tex-Mex

Lamberts - upscale BBQ in downtown central

Pinthouse Pizza - home to delicious 'za and the GOAT of beers, Electric Jellyfish

Cocktails

The Driskill (Downtown)

Roosevelt Room (Downtown)

Kinfolk (Downtown)

Half Step (Rainey St.)

Equipment Room (SoCo)

Whisler's (East Austin)

Beers

Zilker Brewing (East Austin)

ABGB (South)

Hold Out (Downtown)

Meanwhile (SE Austin)

Dives

Donn's Depot (W 5th)

Violet Crown / Liberty / The Grackle / Nickle City (East Austin)

Full Circle (Skee-Ball)

Sports

Skinny's off Track (East Austin)

Parlor and Yard (Penn State Bar)

The Rustic Rap (W 6th)

Ann and Roy Butler Trail (scenic trail downtown Austin)


Barton Creek Greenbelt Trails


Zilker Park and Botanical Garden


Texas Capitol


Blanton Museum of Art


Live Music (The Continental Club, Elephant Room, Saxon Pub)

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Pedernales State Park


Jester King (Brewery)

Beerburg Brewery

C.L Butaud (Winery)

Vista Brewing

Duchman Family Estates (Winery)

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Fredericksburg (the unofficial Texas wine capital)

Sandy Road Vineyards

Signor Vineyards

Becker Vineyards

Augusta Vin