Austin Overview
Austin Overview
Make your next vacation a trip to a city of title- plenty of them. Not only is Austin the capitol city of Texas, it’s also known as the Live Music Capitol of the World, and one of the 25 best cities for Art in the U.S., How’s that for diversity? Add to that the city’s historic relevance, moderate climate, natural wonders and man-made marvels and you’ll understand why millions make Austin their vacation destination each year. You’ll find fantastic, year round recreation, attractions, and events. Plus the city boasts incredible restaurants, nightlife, shopping, tours, and hotels for every visitor to enjoy. Austin, Texas does it, and offers it, all!
Austin Hotels
The room shortage that seemed to plague this popular vacation destination is no more! Austin hotels now have more great rooms and than you can shake a Stetson at, and all of them are just waiting for your reservation. The hotels that will give a true idea of what makes this city remarkable can be found in and around the Town Lake and historic downtown Austin. These hotels are more pricey, yes, but you are steps away form the best this city has to offer. Around the University and Hyde Park areas you’ll find hotels with more character and a few less amenities. Near the airport and along I -35 going in and out of town you’ll find more chain and lower budget hotels, but these all offer easy access to both downtown and the northern parts of the city. Hotels are now easily found, and readily enjoyed, everywhere in Austin. And, don’t forget those fabulous B&B’s. Austin hotels are the tops!
Austin Recreation
With an incredible location in the rolling hills of central Texas, as well as having plenty of green spaces and water places, Austin offers an incredible variety of outdoor recreation. From great golf courses and tennis courts, to beautiful lakes to fish, sail, and swim, to an astounding number of bike paths and hills to hike, there’s always great recreation to be found. Plus the city itself offers bowling, arcades, entertainment complexes, day spas, fitness centers, and more. And, with a moderate temperature three seasons of the year (but, yes, the summers do get HOT), Austin recreation seems never to stop!
Austin Restaurants
Austin is a city that loves to eat out, and on a regular diet of fantastic food. Mexican, barbecue, seafood, and American cuisine top the lists, but this is a city that also loves to sample menus from around the world as well. Hundreds of ethnic restaurants are available, and located throughout the city. The downtown warehouse district is a great place to start you epicurean adventures. You’ll also find some great restaurants in Hyde Park, along Barton Springs Road, as well as around Zilker Park and Town Lake. But, every section of the city brings some pleasant epicurean surprises. Trust us: you’ll absolutely love Austin restaurants.
Austin Attractions
A city of historical relevance, man-made marvels, and natural wonders, Austin has attractions for every interest, schedule, price range and age range. From the grandeur of the State Capitol Building to the beauty of the Barton Springs Pool, from the amazing art collection featured at the Austin Museum of Art to the views from the top of Mount Bonnell, you’ll find fantastic attractions and sights for every day and person of your vacation. And, with many of these sights open year round, anytime is the perfect time for your visit to this great city. Austin attractions are truly unforgettable
Austin Tours
With so many great sites, Austin makes sure you can get to them all. Year round tours can get you to the wonder, the history, the beauty, and even the sordid secrets of the city, and they do so in style. Whether you prefer to travel by boat, by Segway, by foot, by duck, or by bus, these tours can accommodate you. Why just see the sights and take the pictures when you can bring home unforgettable stories to tell as well? Austin tours really deliver you to the best vacation ever. But many require advance reservation, so make your sightseeing plans now.
Austin Shopping
Texans like things big. And when it comes to shopping, Austin is no exception. With everything from malls to shopping districts, discount outlets to upscale boutiques, and flea markets to farmers Markets, the retail variety in this city is amazing. Shopping is more than a pastime here, and every section of the city has retail venues to boast about. As for pricing, well, the variety here is big, too. From haut couture to mass produced, the sky’s the limit to deepest discount, there’s always a perfect fit for your wallet size as well, Austin shopping has anything and everything in the bags!
Austin Events
Austin loves to throw a party, and it shows in every one of its incredible events. Year round activities and festivities make every month a great month for a visit, and all events make any vacation a great one. With world-class music and art festivals, exciting sporting competitions, cultural and historical celebrations, as well as fabulous holiday and seasonal activities, Austin is always happening. We know you’ll find plenty of excitement, adventure, and entertainment no matter when you come, and no matter where you’re staying. We guarantee that Austin events will take your vacation over the top!
Austin Nightlife
Known as the “Live Music Capitol of the World”, that’s just what you’ll find when the sun goes down. Austin is a city filled with live music as well as the best venues to hear it in. But, the nightlife here doesn’t stop there. Every night you’ll find great bars, pubs, nightclubs, dance clubs, comedy clubs, opera, dance, theater, and classical music. Sound like having something for everyone? Well, this nightlife does. And with venues in just about every section of the city, you’re moments away from the best night of your life, every night. Austin nightlife brings down the house!
