2. Austin, Texas
Austin is another haven for music lovers with a sundry live music venues all over the city. If you just want to have a good time and not think about anything, go to this city. Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” get ready to discover fresh music and new talent at the Sixth Street. There’s something for everyone in Austin. If you’re not into music you can go biking at the lush Zilker Park, take a dip in Barton Springs Pool and Hamilton Pool Preserve, go bat-watching at Austin Bats, spend time at the Blanton Museum of Art or go bargain-hunting at the Renaissance Market. And don’t forget to eat Austin’s famous slow smoked barbecues at Franklin’s, Stubb’s or Rudy’s!