“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! Austin’s climate is one that is very mild year-round—warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July is usually around 84° F and the average temperature in January is 50° F.

With 5 colleges and universities, it has an abundance of opportunities for those who want to further their academics, most notably the University of Texas—the largest university in the United States. 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 available to surrounding communities. Some of the areas to visit in Austin include:

• University of Texas
• 6th Street & Red River (live music venues and restaurants)
• South Congress (shopping and restaurants)
• Hyde Park
• Arboretum (shopping district)
• About Austin: www.austintexas.org
• About Texas: www.traveltex.com