About Austin

“Austin is a legendary, lively city and a great place to live. The five-county region is known for its Hill Country scenery, historic communities and laid-back lifestyle. Austin is nestled among the rolling hills and lakes of Central Texas, the seat of state government, an educational Mecca with seven area universities and an entertainment complex that includes the best of live music, the arts and all the fun of the great outdoors.” (from the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce)

Those who move to Austin never want to leave. It is comfortable, laid-back and fun! Money magazine named Austin the #2 “Best Place to Live” and the Travel Channel named Austin the #1 “College Town.”

Austin’s climate is subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The average Summer temperature is 84°F/29°C and the average Winter temperature is 54°F/12°C.
With several colleges and universities in the area, Austin has an abundance of opportunities for those who want to further their studies, most notably the University of Texas—the largest university in Texas. Austin is also the home of numerous high-tech companies like Dell, Samsung, Motorola and National Instruments.

There are many places to explore in Austin as well as plenty of day trips to surrounding communities. Some of the areas to visit in Austin include:

  • University of Texas
  • 6th Street (live music venues, bars, and restaurants)
  • South Congress (unique shopping and restaurants)
  • Hyde Park (historic neighborhood)
  • Mount Bonnell
  • Lake Travis
  • Zilker Park

For more information about Austin, visit www.austintexas.org
For more information about Texas, visit www.traveltex.com
Also, check out the Austin Chronicle for special events happening in Austin every week!

Fun Day Trips near Austin

San Antonio is about 1.5 hours away from Austin by car. Area attractions include:

  • The River Walk (shopping and restaurants)
  • The Alamo (famous historical landmark)
  • Market Square
  • The San Antonio Zoo
  • Sea World
  • Six Flags Fiesta
  • San Antonio Cultural Center

Go to www.sanantoniocvb.com for more information

Houston is about 2.5 hours away from Austin by car. Places to visit include:

  • NASA Space Center - Take 71 East to I-10 toward Houston, and exit I-45
  • The Galleria (shopping)
  • Museum District
  • Theater District (home to performing arts: opera, ballet, orchestra)
  • Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo (February & March)

Go to www.visithoustontexas.com/home for more information

Dallas is about 3 hours north of Austin by car. Areas to visit include:

  • Deep Ellum (trendy neighborhood with shopping, music, restaurants)
  • Arts District
  • Lower Greenville (entertainment district)
  • Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Park
  • Mesquite Rodeo (April-September)

Go to www.dallascvb.com/visitors for more information