The avenue is lined with funky, unique to Austin stores and restaurants with an Austin friendly feel. All you need to fill your Austin shopping desires is located along The Street of SoCo.

Each evening around sunset the Congress Avenue bats emerge like a black cloud from the crevices of the bridge. Flights normally occur around 8 to 8:30 pm but could be earlier or later. Best bet, call the Bat Conservation International at (512) 327-9721 for times. Pro tip: Grab a table (and a drink) at the LINE hotel outdoor patio to have a great view of the bats from the comfort of your seats.

Grab a snack, drink, and a towel and set up for a picnic at Zilker Park at this relaxing spot in the middle of the city.

Mount Bonnell is a 775-foot-high outcrop along the eastern shore of Lake Austin. The peak of the overlook is a craggy limestone outcropping surrounded by a forested area of live oak, ash juniper, persimmon and mountain laurel that spans the slope between Mount Bonnell Road and the trails at the top of the park.

On any of the more than 300 days of sunshine in Austin each year, there’s no better place to go than Lady Bird Lake. Whether hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.

In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions. The 10-mile trail is Austin’s most recognized and popular recreational area.

See the place where we got engaged and enjoy breathtaking hill country views while enjoying a glass of wine.

Enjoy sipping on locally brewed beer with some of the best pizza in town while enjoying a beautiful Texas fall. Also, they have baby goats!

Try the only Sotol (not tequila!) distillery in the United States. Every cocktail is delicious and the decor will transport you to West Texas without having to leave the Austin area (aka: lots of Insta opportunities)

Enjoy lots of outdoor space while sipping on Treaty Oak whiskey cocktails. There is also a restaurant on-site, making this a great all-day hangout spot.

World-renowned barbecue with a side of Texas Hill Country hospitality. Cash only.

If you find yourself out at Lake Travis for any of the awesome lake activities, definitely stop at Oasis Brewing for a casual bite, or the Oasis Restaurant for a sunset dinner. Great views of the Texas hill country at one of Texas's most beautiful lakes.

Stella San Jac is a casual environment with upscale cuisine and friendly service. Also, the best Southern biscuits in town

MOONSHINE® PATIO BAR & GRILL TAKES YOU BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME. COMFORTABLE AND FAMILIAR, RELAXED AND EASYGOING, MOONSHINE GREETS GUESTS LIKE FAMILY. SERVING UP GREAT COOKING WITH AN INNOVATIVE TAKE ON CLASSIC AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD, MOONSHINE'S MENU SATISFIES EVEN THE BIG CITY TASTES.

Our favorite Tex-Mex spot in Texas. Great drinks and delicious food in a casual upscale atmosphere.

Visit the Veracruz food truck at Radio Coffee and order the migas tacos. This taco was voted as one of the top 5 breakfast tacos in the U.S. by the Food Network. There may be a little bit of a wait until you can enjoy your taco, but trust us, it's worth it!

Burgers made with fresh, all-natural ingredients prepared by hand. Try the Parmesan Truffle Fries!

Visit Torchy's for (in our opinion) the best queso in town!

Nicole's Favorite: Trailer Park (get it Trashy)

Austin's Favorite: Mr. Orange and Chicken Fajita