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Located on the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, Austin is a city unlike any other in the State. It is often called a blue city in a red state, in that its politics are more liberal than the rest of the conservative state. It is an eclectic place that has the reputation of being "The Live Music Capital of the World," with great music festivals like South by Southwest (SXSW)and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. You will likely see several people with "Keep Austin Weird" shirts. Bars, clubs, and tattoo parlors line the streets in the downtown area. There are other great venues located all over town.

Austin is the state capital of Texas. The Capitol Building sits at the end of Congress Avenue. The Greater Austin Metropolitan Area has a population of about 1.5 million persons. Austin is also home to the Texas Longhorns, at the University of Texas at Austin (the flagship of the UT System). It is the largest university in Texas, and one of the top 5 largest in the United States, with over 50,000 students. It is also home to several colleges and universities, including St. Edwards, Concordia Lutheran, Huston-Tillotson, as well as others.

Situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Austin's natural treasures include hills, trees, rivers, and lakes. Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and Lady Bird Lake provide tremendous opportunities for outdoor-minded people. Canoeing, kayaking, boating, or running lake paths are a few of the varied opportunities available. It is a true biking mecca (also the home of 7 time Tour of France winner, Lance Armstrong).

Popular Hotels in Austin

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  4. Hampton Inn Arboretum
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  7. The Driskill Hotel
  8. Red Roof Inn North
  9. Comfort Inn
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  6. Sheraton Hotel
  7. Omni Hotel Downtown
  8. Comfort Suites South
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  10. Best Western Atrium Nor…
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  3. La Quinta Inn Capitol
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  5. Hilton Hotel Airport
  6. Hyatt Place Hotel North…
  7. Clarion Inn & Suites
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  10. Studio 6 Hotel Midtown

Austin Travel Blogs

Austin, Awesome
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Apr 15, 2009 – May 28, 2009
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The Class Where Terroir Meets Tradition was the class at the wine fest that David and I met up. We all got a quiz on the word “TERROIR.” Not many passed, but we learned what it meant by the end of the class. A little challenge for all of you out there. The opportunity to meet another TravBuddy …
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Austin - Tons of Sun & Fun in Amazing Austin
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Dec 04, 2008 – Dec 05, 2008
  Austin - Soaking in the Sights   After our meetup fun, five of us gathered at 10:00 a.m. the next morning for sightseeing fun:   1. david_lachance - David, Austin, TX, US   www.travbuddy.com/david_lachance 2. frankrn - Francisco, San Juan, Puerto Rico&nb…
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Hill Country Ride Kick Off Party
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Jan 17, 2008 – Apr 26, 2008
After the Ride is over people usually head first for a shower, and then to one of two places:  either the massage tent where masseurs and masseuses are waiting to help rub those sore muscles and help make the aches go away; or to the pool created by Krause Springs.  The Springs are especi…
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