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Austin, Texas Travel Guide Austin is a city on the move. Hollywood has discovered
this big city with a small-town atmosphere and it's not uncommon
these days to see film crews blocking off an oak-lined street. High-tech
industries have also migrated to this area, making this Texas's
answer to Silicon Valley. A visit to Austin should begin downtown, where the
Colorado River slices through the heart of the city. Once an unpredictable
waterway, the Colorado has now been tamed into a series of lakes,
including two within the Austin city limits. The 22-mile-long Lake
Austin begins at the foot of the Hill Country and flows through
the western part of the city. After a day of touring, Austin presents plenty of other entertainment options. The heart of Austin's nightlife is Sixth Street, an historic seven-block area which compares itself to New Orleans' Bourbon Street. Travel News Austin travel news Austin Attractions
Hotels Hotels, Resorts and B&Bs Austin has no shortage of accommodations; here's a look at a select number. Dining Austin Restaurant Guide From barbecue to fine dining, you'll find plenty of options in Austin. Festivals & Special Events January: First Night Austin. The city ushers in a new year with this family-friendly party that celebrates the arts. March: Zilker Kite Festival. Go fly a kite at this early March event. March: Star of Texas Rodeo. Since 1938, this rodeo has meant over two weeks of cowboy fun including acts by many big name country entertainers. March-April: Zilker Garden Festival. Celebrate spring with this gardening festival in Zilker Park. April: Old Settler's Music Festival. This four-day jamboree features local and national names. April: Austin Reggae Festival. Formerly the Bob Marley Festival, this Auditorium Shores event celebrates reggae music. May-June: Republic of Texas Biker Rally. One of the country's motorcycle rallies rolls into Austin with a trade show, rides, a parade and more. June: Urban Music Festival. Held on Auditorium Shores, this event features funk, hip hop and R&B tunes. August: Batfest. The celebrated Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Ann Richards Bridge (formerly Congress Avenue Bridge) are the focal point of this summer fest. August: Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival. Heat up August a little bit more with this festival celebrating hot sauce. November: Victorian Christmas Festival. Sixth Street steps back to the Victorian age at this popular event that kicks off the shopping season. December: Zilker Tree & Trail of Lights. Austin's most popular holiday event. December: 37th Street Lights. This funky neighbor leaves on the lights with Austin's most unique holiday displays. More festivals and Special Events From a nationally-known music festival to one of the largest Halloween celebrations in the country, Austin is a city that loves a party. More on Austin Austin Nightlife The city that's nicknamed "the live music capital of the world" Shopping From malls to markets, the city has plenty of shopping options. Austin for Kids From outdoor fun to hands-on museums, the city's youngest visitors find plenty of attractions. Sports Activities From spectator sports to swimming pools, boating to biking, we've got it covered for active visitors.
In-depth Travel Articles Lunch at the LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center For More Information: visit the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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