Austin Travel Guide
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Austin is a place where business professionals, artists, musicians, filmmakers and students all bring their passions to life. Even with its population growing rapidly, this city continues to welcome new residents with open arms. Over the past few years, several national magazines have touted Austin as a top place to live. Sixth Street To experience … Read Austin introduction
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Barton Springs Pool
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As one of Austin's finest attractions, Barton Springs Pool is the perfect outing for those hot Texas days—or even the cool ones. Maintaining a comfortable 68 degrees Farenheit year 'round, you will enjoy a 100-percent natural …
Sheraton Austin Hotel
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This fine hotel is located in the heart of downtown Austin, only blocks from the Capitol , the Sixth Street entertainment district , and the University of …
Musashino
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This hidden treasure was rated one of the top 20 sushi restaurants in the nation by a guidebook for Japanese tourists. The traditional sushi and sashimi are served in an elegant, vibrant atmosphere. It also caters to the …
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I have been going to Austin, once a month, for the last 15 years. I usually stay 3 or 4 days. The folks in Austin are kind and helpful, but it's the laid back attitude that warms the heart, ... more
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Introduction
The rest of conservative Texas may not be sure about Austin, but the world is; with fewer developed tourist attractions and more green space than you'd expect, this town has real charm. And if you haven't heard something of the capital's music scene in recent years, you're just not paying …
Not to miss
Blanton Museum of Art Austin's artiness isn't limited to its rich rock 'n' roll heritage: the city is also home to the country's largest University art collection. The Blanton Museum of Art is famed for its Old Masters (Rembrandt, Dürer and Rubens all make an appearance), and its modern and …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 909893 Area : 652km² Longitude / Latitude : -97.733001709 / 30.2800006866 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hosts a few flights from Mexico and Canada, but you're more likely be flying into this convenient terminal on a domestic hop (Houston and Dallas are Texas' major international hubs). The Airport Flyer bus, hotel shuttles, taxis or car …
History
Recent History Today, Austin's liberal populace is one of the sharpest in the USA, with the country's highest per capita rate of (among other things) computer literacy, college degrees and book purchasing. No wonder the area's become Texas' high-tech hotbed, attracting a stack of …
Weather
In July and August Texas sizzles, with temperatures routinely hovering around 100°F (38°C). In the spring and autumn you can count on blue skies and 70°F (21°C) weather. May through September is the rainiest part of the year and sees Austin in the grip of a semi-tropical …
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Overview of Austin
Aah, Austin, laid-back city in the lake-laced hills, home to cyberpunks and environmentalists, high culture and haute cuisine. A leafy intellectual enclave lying well outside the realm of Lone Star stereotypes, Austin has been compared to Berkeley and Seattle, but it is at once its own place and …
Overview
When Mirabeau B. Lamar, president-elect of the Texas Republic, set out to hunt buffalo in the fall of 1838, he returned home with a much greater catch: a home for the new state capital. Lamar fell in love with a tiny settlement surrounded by rolling hills and fed by cool springs. Within a year, the …
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Austin, Texas 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 …
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