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Austin
We embrace the cool quirkiness of Austin, Texas. It’s where Elon Musk planted his Tesla headquarters flag—joining other behemoth brands like Facebook, Google, and Apple. Crowned ‘Silicon Hills,’ the place is a hotbed of great spots to dine, stay, and visit. —SK
MUST STAY:
Make the 134-room IHG Hotel Indigo Austin set in the heart of the vibrant Red River Cultural District—your base camp. The roo op pool o ers skyline views and is a great place to chill. It’s a pet-friendly boutique property in the middle of all the Sixth Street action.
The shrimp tacos and cra cocktails at the hotel’s brand-new Lady Bird Kitchen + Bar are a hit. ihg.com/hotelindigo
Weird MUST VISIT:
Wonderspaces Austin showcases fi een extraordinary art installations. Changes to the artwork lineup regularly, so visit the website for current exhibitions. Adults: $24; Children (3-12): $15, austin-wonderspaces.com
MUST DINE:
Brothers Bryce and Dylan Gilmore moved Odd Duck from its humble beginnings serving their locally-sourced menu out of a trailer (cleverly retrofi ed with a woodburning grill) to its current conventional dining structure. Food critics have all responded with a resounding thumbs-up! oddduckaustin.com
Wonder Full Immerse in the art experiences at Wonderspaces. Above: Submergence by Squidesoup; Left: