Stuttgart is the home of spaetzle and tinkerers. But the Swabian metropolis also has a modern side: Its up-and-coming museums, state theater and ballet are known far beyond the state's borders. The heart of the city is Königstrasse with its boutiques, shopping malls and the New Palace. Stuttgart's hotels bridge the gap between tradition and the present. Green parks and vineyards near Bad Cannstatt also add color to the valley.