Howdy House Austin, USA

Austin is a city of contradictions. Consistently ranked as the fastest-growing city in the country, it nevertheless retains a quirky, small-town vibe. Famously home to budding musicians, artists, and creatives, the city is increasingly popular among startup CEOs and tech entrepreneurs. Ultra liberal, progressive, and eco-minded town, Austin remains located squarely — and proudly — in the middle of Texas.

A large part of what's driven Austin’s growth is an explosive tech scene. Locals are fond of grumbling (a popular t-shirt during SXSW reads "Welcome to Austin. Please don't move here.") but the flood of new talent and tech money comes with perks. Exciting restaurants, hip coffee shops, top-notch craft breweries, and world-class hotels are cropping up all over the Lone Star State's capital city, seemingly every day. In this brave new Austin, there's never a shortage of things to do. But whether you're paddleboarding the river, feasting on barbecue, or hopping bars on Sixth Street, be sure to dress appropriately, as temperatures can exceed 100 during the summer months (but that's nothing a frosty marg can't fix).