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Austin

When Austin is mentioned in casual conversation, all eyes light up. Those who have been to Austin can’t help but chime in with enthusiasm, and those who have never been have heard only amazing things about this alluring city in the heart of Texas. What makes Austin so memorable and so liked? Austin is perhaps the most diverse city in Texas, and probably all of the American South. It is the land where John Wayne meets Andy Warhol. Here cowboys drive pickup trucks with abstract murals painted on the side, Christmas lights are on year-round, bizarre landmark art is everywhere, and hip youngsters and old country folk two-step together in honky-tonks.

Absolutely anyone can come here and feel right at home. The closet cowboys can safely pretend they are real cowboys without fear of looking out of place. Messy-haired hipsters can stagger down urban streets lined with clubs, diners, and music stores, while fans of folk art and Americana pillage countless boutiques and curiosity shops. The voices of passionate politicos boom throughout grand halls, while sports fans hoot ‘n’ holler at UT Longhorn games in jam-packed stadiums. Music lovers of all genres fall in love with countless musicians and venues in a wildly eclectic music scene that never shuts off its amps. Did I miss anybody? Most definitely! But that doesn’t matter-the best thing about Austin is all the lines that define these stereotypes are blurred to such an extent that they just don’t apply any more. All of the above truly and proudly coexist under the same big Texas sky.

Attractions

Austin has an eclectic and multifarious array of sights and attractions that include all of what one might expect from a large U.S. city, such as museums, grand architecture, botanical gardens, and monuments to historic figures. Popular sites that pay homage to the great state of Texas include the Texas State Capitol, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Governor’s Mansion, In addition there are a few excellent museums such as the Blanton Museum of Art, O. Henry Museum, Elisabet Ney Museum, the Harry Ransom Center, and the world’s most visited presidential library, the LBJ Library and Museum. For those who love the outdoors there is Barton Springs Pool, lady Bird Lake , Zilker Park and Zilker Botanical Garden, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Then there is the one thing that brings millions of visitors to Austin throughout the year: Live Music.

Events

February: Carnival Brasileiro
March: Zilker Park Kite Fest, South by Southwest, Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
April: Art City Austin, Eeyore’s Birthday Party, Capitol 10,000, Austin Marley Festival
May: O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships, Old Pecan Street Arts Festival
June: Ballet under the Stars, Republic of Texas Biker Rally, Austin Pride Parade
July: Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert
August: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, Bat Fest
September: Austin City Limits Music Festival, Old Pecan Street Arts Festival
October: Austin Film Festival, Ride for the Roses
November: Texas Book Festival, East Austin Studio Tour
December: Zilker Park Tree Lighting and Trail of Lights

Links

Austin Chamber of Commerce
City of Austin
Austin ISD

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