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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:
