Traveling: Guide to Austin
Known for its casual and playful nature, Austin is the playground of Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes. As the state capital and home to the University of Texas, the city supports a politically charged and culturally rich environment. It's hip, trendy, and high-tech. A large creative population-primarily musicians and artists-enhance its eclectic nature. Blessed with a temperate year-round climate and 300 days of sunshine a year, Austin lives for the outdoors. Nature trails, parks and wilderness preserves create an oasis in the heart of the city. Town Lake bisects the center of downtown and is bordered by 10 miles of hike-and-bike trails where devoted joggers, walkers and cyclists flock every hour of the day. In the city where the music never stops, live music plays at more than 100 venues on any given evening. A little blues, a little country, the beat of rock and roll, and even a few jazz licks puts Ausstin music into a distinctive music genre that's difficult to label. The largest concentration of music venues is found in downtown in the Warehouse District and along Sixth Street, a six-block stretch of bars and restaurants.
For more visitor info, visit some of the following sites:
- Yahoo! Austin Travel Guide
- Austin City Connection
- Austin City Guide
- And Julie's personal favorite: This is Austin
