Matt and his wife Janie opened El Rancho in 1952 on East 1st Street in downtown Austin with no employees and seating for 40. Matt worked the front of the house and Janie made everything from scratch in the kitchen. Today the South Lamar restaurant seats more than 500. Matt's El Rancho still makes everything from scratch.

Matt's El Rancho is Caroline and Ali's favorite restaurant in Austin... and it helps that they live right next door!

A rooftop parking garage in its past life, P6 has been reinvented as an intimate lounge space for open-air dining and drinks with sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the lush South Austin skyline. The menu of locally sourced small plates and seasonal cocktails pairs perfectly with long Texas sunsets.

Mothership is the doing of famous comedian, podcaster, and commentator Joe Rogan who wanted to create a space that would draw comics from around the world to Austin. Located just off 6th Street in the historic Ritz building, Mothership hosts a variety of big name comics and stand up acts. Comedy Mothership is one of Caroline and Ali's favorite date night activities!

When most people think of Austin, visions of things like tasty taco and musicians performing all over town come to mind. But the city is also known for its love of certain winged nocturnal animals that appear at sunset. Yep, those are the Mexican Free-Tailed Bats.

Starting in late March and continuing through early fall, North America's largest urban bat population calls Austin home. The bats begin to wake up and start their night flight around sunset. The first few bats begin to trickle out from under the bridge then. After the sun sets, the show really begins, and hundreds to thousands of bats pour out and cascade East over Lady Bird Lake.

If you’re looking for an authentic Texas experience, look no further than Allen's Boots. This extremely popular store has been making boots for decades, and that strong leather aroma will hit you as soon as you walk in the door. Spend an afternoon checking out the beautiful designs or even trying on a few pairs yourself.

Born and raised in Lockhart, Texas, Terry Black passed down generations of barbecue knowledge learned from his experience in the Lockhart BBQ scene. His children Christina, Michael and Mark Black bring their very own style of Central Texas BBQ straight from Lockhart to Austin and now to you and your family to enjoy!

In the heart of Austin is the Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. The trail follows the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, and more. With more than 2.6 million visits a year, the 10-mile trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area.

There are multiple locations to access the trail (there is an entrance behind The LINE hotel) with several points to cross the lake to create smaller loops.

Established in 2005, Shandeez Grill Persian Cuisine Restaurant is a delicious and traditional Persian and Mediterranean dining experience destination in NW Austin.

Jo’s Coffee is an iconic Austin coffee shop known for its coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast tacos. Founded in 1999, Jo’s proudly brews their own blend of La Colombe Coffee and is home to the Iced Turbo coffee beverage, a drink with coffee, espresso, hazelnut, chocolate and cream, which has developed a cult following.