Your backyard isn’t exactly an urban oasis right now. There’s the mountain of tree limbs, topped by the trash bags they still won’t pick up. Plus the remnants of your fence. Head to Austin this weekend for a change of scenery. The legendary ACL Fest provides an ideal outdoor escape, and our friends at Austin Tidbits suggest ways to live like a local.

EAT

Airstream meets restaurant at Flip Happy Crepes, where a short menu of delish specialties, like smoked salmon with lemon pepper cream cheese, draw a crowd. As an encore, cater to your sweet tooth with a fab dessert crepe – no beret required.

The quaint Blue Dahlia Bistro gives the feeling of rustic Provence. Picture long picnic tables and brie sandwiches served on wooden cutting boards. Or, waste away hours on the back patio amongst the vegetation and comfy pillows.

Branch out and try The Woodland, more like a trendy tree house than a restaurant. Soothing shades of green climb the walls, and a tree growing in the middle of the restaurant provides the perfect ambiance for enjoying a Morning Wood brunch special.

SHOP

Put away those sky-high heels and buy something sensible. This is Austin, after all. This cooler than thou $48 straw fedora is the crowning achievement for the after-shows. Hit The Hat Box on East Sixth, or visit their booth on the festival grounds. This is a look you can rock, while staying cool.

It is undeniable that a foreign accent coming from a stranger’s lips is sexy. Thanks to Angelica DeBiase, vintage pieces from your favorite foreigners"”Versace, Prada, Hermes"”are available to rent for just one night. Wear, impress, return. It’s that easy.

SIP

A downtown darling for Austin hipsters, Soco’s Hotel San Jose is always a spot for celeb-spotting. Take in the beautiful people at the retro bar, and count down the days until we get our own version of the uber-cool hotel in H-town. If you like those short squatty wine glasses, pick up a set from the front desk on your way out.