Stocked with exclusives from top-notch indie talents: Maxi dresses from Meghan and Hemyca’s rustic coats are shown off in a cozy, low-lit space, punctuated by a faux—but no less enchanting—fireplace. En savoir plus .
Free wifi, good coffee drinks (flan latte!), ample seating, and late opening hours. Also, the proceeds go to a farming community in the Dominican Republic. En savoir plus .
A refuge for BMX lovers, this track is one of the many reasons the bike culture in Austin thrives.
At this Asian take on fast food, the most popular lunch dish is the Vietnamese BBQ beef sandwich ($10.50). Also try the fish cha ca la vong salad ($9.75) and shredded chicken sandwich ($9.50). En savoir plus .
The First American to Lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda: Senator Henry Clay (1852); 11 Presidents have lied in State in the Capitol Rotunda (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, Taft, Kennedy, Hoov
A 150 ft radio telescope gathers intergalactic data and marks the halfway point for this 3.3 mile hiking trail with challenging hills and inspiring views. En savoir plus .
A natural pool open nearly year-round and kept at a refreshing 68 degrees; this is an Austin treasure. Save Our Springs Alliance is a loose coalition formed to help preserve the natural environment. En savoir plus .
This building once housed the Charlotte Mint. The museum opened in 1936 and was the first art museum in North Carolina.
The Kitchen is a temple of the avant-garde, so be prepared for something experimental when at the Chelsea-based nonprofit.
Tinga De Pollo Torta is one of the best things ever. You can also get a decent Michelada here, although it's not on the menu.
Much more elegant and considerably less fluorescent than any other pharmacy in Manhattan, and it stocks a full range of Bliss products. What more could a girl want? En savoir plus .
The real reason to visit this Scottish gastropub is the whiskeys: the list runs eleven pages, covers the northern islands to Speyside to the bogs of Islay, and includes detailed tasting notes. En savoir plus .
Recommended: Cereal-milk soft-serve ice cream, chocolate-chocolate cookie, candy-bar pie, chocolate cake with yellow-cake icing, banana cake with hazelnut crunch, Chinese-sausage focaccia. En savoir plus .
Spend all day. Margaret, the manager of the Dolce & Gabbana department, will restyle your look and help you look like a star (with style and polish!). -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line
This dive bar in the West Village has a young crowd, an amazing jukebox, and great selection of beers and mixed drinks. - Brett Petersel
The old-school drinks at Town Talk are really, really good; get an Old Fashioned, then a Sazerac. En savoir plus .
Leonardo DiCaprio has already hit up this intimate space, which was once Hills go-to spot Coco de Ville. No space in the club? Get a drink (or meal) at the equally elegant adjoining restaurant, STK.
In the Scituate area? Zagat surveyors rave about the swordfish at this “charming” American.
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. En savoir plus .
Be sensible, that Cuban sandwich and fries would just go straight to your hips. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Times food writer Nancy leson went nuts over the housemade pistacchio di Bronte (among other flavors, including panna cotta and caramello with fichi). These nuts are the best money can buy. En savoir plus .
Items crafted by more than 200 young talents—many of whom live in the Austin area—are on offer, from cheeky T-shirts to offbeat jewelry. En savoir plus .
Opened in 1971, this is the first park built at the Disney World resort. The park opened with 23 attractions. Only 3 were unique to the park, the rest were copies of Disneyland attractions.
This hidden spot serves great burgers and more made with fresh, local ingredients. Try the sweet potato fries and the b good burger with caramelized onions, mushrooms, garlicky greens & steak sauce. En savoir plus .
Single-handedly destroyed Thai food for me. I literally will not get it anywhere else but here. Worth the trek AND the wait (although take-out is the best option). - Rich, blogger, blog.vh1.com
