Picnicking in Austin just got a deep-fried upgrade with the opening of Lucy’s Fried Chicken (lucysfriedchicken.com), the new outpost of chef James Holmes (also of Olivia). The restaurant’s all-Texas jukebox and beer garden beckon you to stick around. But the menu—buckets of buttermilk-brined fried chicken, deep-fried deviled eggs, shoofly pie with a gingersnap crust—is ideal for an all-American lunch ($60 feeds four).
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Summer Guides
New things to see, do, eat and enjoy from memorial day to labor day.
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Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville, FL
The 10-story spewing fountain got a $3.1 million makeover last year. Secure a permit through the city ($35; requires 15 days
notice).
jaxfountain.com
Railroad Park, Birmingham, AL
Picnic for free or reserve under the pavilion (from $50) in this new, urban green space, surrounded by railroad tracks and
brick-faced factory lofts.
railroadpark.org
Savannah Squares, Savannah, GA
Cherry-pick from the 21 historic squares, including the “crown jewels” along Bull Street. They’re open to the public, but
a $250-$400 permit lets you claim one as your own for the day.
savannahvisit.com
Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
Celebrate with a spread on the teak deck of a WWII battleship. Day rates start at $150.
battleshipnc.com
Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV
Reserve terrace space (from $300) or snag a patch of grass at this 1902 Greek Revival concert hall. Time your visit for the
Thursday evening summer concert series.
carnegiehallwv.org
Jefferson National Expansion Park, St. Louis, MO
The park spans 91 acres anchored by the Gateway Arch. To avoid the biggest crowds, go after midday.
nps.gov/jeff
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