Austin Travel Guide
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Welcome to Austin, TX!
Located in the heart of Texas, Austin is a dynamic urban center bursting with accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The self-described Music Capital of the World boasts a vibrant music and arts community and a wealth of entertainment venues and related attractions. In addition to numerous entertainment districts within the city, visitors can take in live performances at the University of Texas at Austin's Performing Arts Center, Frank Erwin Center and Mary Moody Northern Theatre at St. Edward's University. South by Southwest, one of the largest music festivals in the United States, is held in Austin each spring and welcomes musicians and aficionados from around the globe. For those traveling with children, must-see destinations are the Austin Children's Museum, the Austin Zoo and Zilker Metropolitan Park, a multi-purpose recreational area that also features the Austin Nature and Science Center, the Zilker Botanical Gardens and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.
Hotels & Motels
The luxurious Four Season Hotel is ideally situated on the banks of Lady Bird Lake and is close to the Austin Convention Center and the entertainment district.
Tour Operators
Rock climbing in Texas and Mexico, guided instruction for the novice, intermediate, and advanced.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Austin, TX? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Zilker Park Kite Festival
Mar 04 » Zilker Metropolitan Park - Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Mar 09 to Mar 24 » Travis County Exposition Center - South by Southwest Festivals Austin
Mar 09 to Mar 18 » Hilton Austin
