Pair an airy, colorful interior with Mexican food that’s light enough to suit the Austin heat, and you’ve got us hooked. That’s what you’ll find at La Condesa. You'll enjoy delicately made ceviches, tacos and tortas made with fresh, snappy flavors.

Skip the sip and paint. At Upstairs Circus you make something you'll be able to do more than look at on your wall. Bring your friends, choose your booze (or skip it), select your DIY project and get to work!

Violet Crown Cinema specializes in films you can’t see at most major theaters. They also have a full food menu that most theaters of any kind don’t have. Enjoy a fresh cheese plate complete with bread, salami and fruit or go all in on a gourmet hot dog.

The Austin City Limits concert calendar is a veritable who's-who of the music scene. And the Moody Theater is always just a short walk away.

A hike and bike trail along Lady Bird Lake, a popular area for dogs, Barton Springs Pool, its own botanical gardens and an expansive lawn with an equally expansive view of Austin across the water. Zilker Park is home to many seasonal events and festivals, including Austin City Limits, Blues on the Green and the city’s annual winter holiday display.