What you hear is true. With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. So take a look around, and put the Live Music Capital of the World on your playlist. Quaint houses, boutiques, long-standing restaurants & new eateries by some of the city's top up-&-comers populate this lively part of town.
Find decadent dining, dive bars, museums, cafes, music venues, tons of vintage shopping and the University of Texas campus. Find shopping, dining & nightlife, in this vibrant & upscale family friendly area that offers all that downtown has and more. Elegant resorts, waterfront dining, Hill Country day trips & sunset gazing all make for a tranquil stay in West Austin.
Find decadent dining, dive bars, museums, cafes, music venues, tons of vintage shopping and the University of Texas campus. Find shopping, dining & nightlife, in this vibrant & upscale family friendly area that offers all that downtown has and more. Elegant resorts, waterfront dining, Hill Country day trips & sunset gazing all make for a tranquil stay in West Austin.
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Unique trips are an Austin specialty. When you plan a trip to a city with this much to do, it can be hard to pick and choose. That's why we asked around and made a list of the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.
From stand-up paddle boarding and music venues for every taste to eclectic restaurants and vintage shopping finds, exploreour favoriteactivities, events and things to doon the Austin Insider Blog thenstart planning a trip you won't be able to stop talking about.Let us help you plan your next trip with resources like our VisitorGuide.
From stand-up paddle boarding and music venues for every taste to eclectic restaurants and vintage shopping finds, exploreour favoriteactivities, events and things to doon the Austin Insider Blog thenstart planning a trip you won't be able to stop talking about.Let us help you plan your next trip with resources like our VisitorGuide.
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Getting to and from the airport - and all around town - is easy. Most major rental car and ride-hailing companies are available atAustin-Bergstrom International Airport, and other standard transportation options are available. Austin's various transportation providers have put into place new safety guidelines to help guests travel responsibly and comfortably.
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Easy to get to (only 7.5 miles from the Austin Convention Center) and easy to get through, passengers enjoy exceptional customer service Austin-style, free Wi-Fi(for up to 90 minutes),art exhibits, local food (frombreakfast tacos to brisket and Shiner Bock beer) and1,500 live music performances annually.
Cultural Heritage
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The Live Music Capital of the World plays to a diverse population of cultures, political leanings and lifestyles. The Mexican American Cultural Center anchors theLatinocommunity, as does the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Centerfor the city'sAfrican-Americancultural district, Six Square.
Asian Austin
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Just like the hippies and cosmic cowboys who made Austin weird, our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community brings a distinct and irreplaceable energy to this city. Whether it's trying Tex-Asian barbecue or visiting Ai Weiwei's latest piece at The Contemporary, you'll find how deeply ingrained the AAPI community is in every aspect of the Austin experience.
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