South Congress draws plenty of foot traffic to its vibrant stretch of hip boutiques, trendy lodging options and Austin-original eateries. Live music shows abound, including nightly sets at the legendary Continental Club. There’s also a picture-postcard vista of the Texas State Capitol.

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land.

In a town square atmosphere, the city's newest retail development offers 700,000 square feet of restaurants and luxury fashion, including Austin's first Neiman-Marcus, Tiffany and Co., Barney's CO-OP, Louis Vuitton and Intermix. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.