Austin

Boasting big food, sprawling parks, and a loveable commitment to quirkiness, the Live Music Capital of the World is a popular hub for startups and entrepreneurs.

Sate your appetite with succulent brisket at Franklin Barbecue, take a tour (and some postcard-worthy pics) of public art murals, and experience the magic of Austin City Limits music festival in October, or spooky Bat Fest in August, a festival celebrating the city’s 1.5 million bats.