Now only does this spot have the best cappuccino in ATX, they also have stellar dishes like a kale and sweet potato quinoa bowl and a grilled cheese with caramelized onions. Snag a seat on the herb-pot-lined patio and get ready to dog-watch, because pooches are always welcome.

Designed with a rooftop garden, contemporary art, and gravity-defying bridges and staircases that connect the building’s six stories, this library is a city cornerstone. Cookbook, the downstairs café where all dishes are inspired by actual cookbooks stocked at the library, is a great spot to settle in with a good novel; the library’s gift shop also has souvenirs by Austin artists.

If you’d rather pull a cooler full of beer than a bag full of clubs, this nine-hole, par-3 golf course is for you. Everyone from beginners to true players love the laid-back vibe and downtown city views. Stop in the shop for cheeky, Masters-inspired snacks such as chicken salad or pimento cheese sandwiches.

Among the overwhelming number of taco options in Austin, Veracruz—with locations across the city—stands out as one of the best thanks to its house-made corn and flour tortillas and their penchant for fresh vegetables. Head to the one at the base of the Line Hotel, which overlooks Congress bridge, for the fish taco (seasoned tilapia topped with crunchy cabbage and carrots) or rich barbacoa.

Elegant stained glass, wooden pews, and even a church organ dress up High Ground, a bar and restaurant on Congress Avenue. Stop in for $10 crafted cocktails and other discounted drinks Tuesday to Friday, 4-7 PM.

This is one of the most sought after dinner tables in town thanks to its fire-roasted dishes—the wood-roasted bone marrow and meatballs in polenta are two favorite plates—as well as its fun and friendly dining scene.

This movie theater has small, polished theaters equipped with lounge chairs and top-of-the-line visuals and acoustics. Plus, guests can grab cocktails and gourmet snacks to nosh on during screenings.

Just blocks from Lady Bird Lake, this community center and restaurant feels like a hidden sanctuary. Meditate in the gardens before heading to breakfast—the all-vegan menu includes things like handmade tortillas, leafy greens in a nutty sauce, and porridge with granola—at communal tables.

This pedestrian-friendly avenue is one of the city’s best places to stroll, shop, and stop for selfies in front of colorful murals. Pop into shops like Neighborhood Goods, which showcases clothes, accessories, and bath products from up-and-coming designers and artisans. There’s also Sunroom, a city favorite for jewelry and dresses; Stag lines its shelves with hip menswear.

Best known for its hip, minimalist rooms and rock-and-roll roots, this bungalow-style hotel also has succulent-filled gardens and a lovely patio where you can order a late afternoon cheese plate and pair of micheladas, or beers mixed with lime juice and hot sauce.

Austin has excellent barbecue joints throughout the city, one of which is this food truck, located on the grounds of coffee shop and cocktail bar Cosmic. Don’t miss the rich barbacoa or classic brisket (weekends only). Vegetarians will love the smoked cauliflower.

The Continental Club, a no-frills venue with intimate acoustic and regular gigs by emerging and established artists, originally opened in 1955 and is still one of the best spots in Austin to catch a show.

This laid-back town 45 minutes from Austin has a great dining scene. At the Leaning Pear, snag an outdoor table under strings of lights and dine on dishes such as wood-fired pizzas, farmers’ market fresh salads, or the decadent BLT made with Brie. Afterwards, pop into Kiss the Cook, packed to the gills with handy tools, cute aprons, and top-of-the-line cooking equipment. On your way out of town, grab the office a box of pastries or pies from the Sugar Shack Bakery.

From Wimberley, you can make a loop of sorts through the Hill Country and back to Austin. Pedernales Cellars, named after the river that runs through the area, only uses Texas grapes for its vinos (many source fruit from California).

From there, it’s just 15 minutes along beautiful backcountry roads to Garrison Brothers Distillery, the state’s first bourbon maker. A walk around the 213-acre ranch is worth the visit alone.

‍Real Ale, located in Blanco, 20 minutes from Garrison, was a pioneer in the craft beer movement in Texas. The refreshing Fireman’s 4 Pale Ale and Brewhouse Brown Ale are Lone Star State staples.

Finally Vista Brewing, located in Austin’s outskirts, is a modern taproom with dozens of shaded picnic tables, more than a dozen beers on tap, and a menu that incorporates produce grown on-site.