ALSO WON BEST PLACE TO SMOOCH OUTDOORS Climb the 100 steps to paradise: That’s what our readers tell us year after year. If you’re a tad winded when you reach the top, you’d better smooch before you gaze out because the views are truly breathtaking. Settling into the perfect pavilion on the peak, you’ll be rewarded for your effort with a sweeping panorama of the Hill Country to the west, Downtown and the UT Tower to the southeast, and Lake Austin on the Colorado River to the north. Keep an eye on both your heart and your footing. 3800 Mount Bonnell Dr., 837-4500 www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks