Sandbox is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to 6 where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world. Inspired by Star Trek's Holodeck, these exclusive worlds let you feel like you're living inside a game or movie, and are built by EA, Sony, and Ubisoft veterans.

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

Celebrate the joy of uninhibited playtime and unlimited desserts in a vibrant wonderland of immersive installations. Rediscover your inner child on a colorful journey that includes riding an animal cookie, a tunnel of over a thousand bananas and the world-famous sprinkle pool! Designed to be a safe space for human connection and learning through play, Museum of Ice Cream is the sweetest spot in Austin for unforgettable frosty fun.

Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. Including the climb, the full Mount Bonnell route is just under half a mile — meaning it will take about 15 minutes for the duration of the walk. However, you'll want to spend more time than that checking out the view, which includes the downtown skyline on one end and the Pennybacker Bridge on the other.

Wonderspaces presents 17 extraordinary art installations and signature cocktails to experience together with friends and family.

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters offers gourmet coffees from around the world, uniquely flame-roasted on site, every 48 hours. Mozart’s provides a European-style atmosphere with extraordinary lake views overlooking the hills on Lake Austin.

The capitol is open every day and admission is free. You can take yourself on a self-guided tour, or you can catch a guided tour running between 9:30 am-3:30 pm on weekdays or 12:30 pm-3:30 pm on weekends. The city also recently completed the northern half of the Texas Mall, which is a beautifully landscaped walkway that will lead you up to UT's campus. From there you can check out the UT Tower, the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and the Blanton Museum of Art.

A library may not be on the top of your list for attractions to see, but believe us that this is one of the coolest stops in Austin. Austin’s Central Library, located in the Seaholm District, is one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces. The space reflects natural characteristics of the Hill Country, bringing in mesquite and oak woods, a rooftop garden with the largest solar installation in downtown, and picturesque views of Shoal Creek and Lady Bird Lake from every angle.

Nothing beats a walk along Town Lake through the mix of urban sites and picturesque trails. The trail is a 10-mile loop, with our favorite spots being the boardwalk on the southeast shore and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge (located just a short walk down from the library!). You can also rent kayaks and such from the Texas Rowing Center or Austin Rowing Club, or sign up for a boat tour through Lone Star Riverboat or Capitol Cruises.

Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin: Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees (too cold for Rob).

The South Congress Bridge bats put on a nightly show of aerial flight typically lasting 45 to 60 minutes long from March through September of each year.

The South Congress shopping district is walkable from retailer to retailer. Lots of good food as well. We recommend Hopdoddy Burger Bar or Home Slice Pizza.

Some of the best breakfast tacos in Austin. Locations throughout the city.

This quintessential East Austin food truck, located in the courtyard of the Vortex theater, serves up the best housemade pasta. Furthermore, Patrizi's owner, Nic Patrizi, was Mariah's landlord and roommate for her first three years of living in Austin, including when she and Rob first met. The pasta is our favorite, but you can also check out his other restaurant, Vic and Al's, offering Cajun classics (and some. top-notch corn dogs) right across the street.

A popular bbq spot in downtown Austin. Near Zilker Park and the South Congress shopping district.

The original Chuy's tex-mex restaurant near Barton Springs and Zilker Park. Rob recommends the queso.

Detroit-style pizza. Locations throughout the city.

New York-style pizza. Mariah's favorite. Two locations in Austin.

Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar by the chefs behind Uchi and Franklin Barbecue. They merged their love of Asian cuisine and Texas barbecue to offer innovative dishes you won’t find anywhere else.

A popular Austin spot to escape the heat. We recommend the Mexican Vanilla flavor with a crush'n. Locations throughout the city (including next door to the Renaissance Hotel).