McKinney Falls State Park, Austin

Emo's

Moore's Crossing

Moore's Crossing Bridge and the adjacent park were the shooting location of HBO series The Leftovers' second season

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre

Sitting atop a hill with gorgeous views of downtown, this professional Equity house at St

Louis and Mathilde Reuter House

Rude Mechanicals

Or Rude Mechs

East Sixth Street

If you're into the bar and club scene, head to Sixth Street during the later hours for a wide selection of venues, many of which also feature live music

South Congress Avenue (SoCo)

Main drag in South Austin that features upscale boutiques and condos alongside more traditionally 'hippie' places

Kayak on Lady Bird Lake

Rent a kayak

Texas State Cemetery

The Texas State Cemetery is the final resting place of governors, senators, legislators, Congressmen, judges and other Texans who made a significant contribution to the history of the state

George Washington Carver Museum

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center showcases Austin's African-American heritage