The spot where she said YES! Take a guided tour or independently explore one of the most ornate state buildings in the country. Admission is free and the grounds and rooms are wide, open, and airy.
Get lost for the day amid a sea of boutiques, restaurants, bars, museums, and historic sites. Keep an eye on the Paramount Theatre's lineup and try to fit in a comedy show or a podcast recording.
With exhibits covering everything from indigenous fashion to NASA to Austin City Limits concerts, there is something for the entire family here. Guests of all ages will enjoy the spacious and accessible rooms here.
Anyone who knows Sarah knows her affinity for the 1960s, and diving into this rich collection of world history and pop culture is her favorite way to spend a rainy day. Plan to enjoy the unrushed pace and stay for a couple of hours or more.
Stay outside and take pictures with our iconic street murals, or shop Austin's "weirdest" novelty stores. We particularly encourage you to support local artists at Parts & Labour and to take home a small succulent friend from Great Outdoors.
A 15 minute trek to uptown pays off if you're looking for luxury retail and novelty food/drink experiences.
This STEM-focused children's museum is conveniently located next to an outdoors playground and a cluster of kid-friendly and adult-approved restaurants.
Boot-scootin' boogie at one of Texas's oldest honky-tonks, recently featured on "Queer Eye." Take line dancing lessons with your date, or watch couples of all ages two step to Texas's greatest love songs.
Austin's barbecue mecca. Plan ahead to wake up early and stand in line outside. It'll be worth the wait.
Drew would not be able to write an Austin travel guide without mentioning the brisket fried rice at our favorite Asian spot.
18+ requirement for most businesses. This is the ATX experience most know about: mechanical bulls, regrettable tattoos, and entire buckets of Lonestar.
21+ requirement for most businesses. Party like a local. We love the craft cocktails at Whisler's and the Texas beers at Latchkey. Buy a cheap drink at Shangri-La to access the Cajun food truck on the patio.