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Local Attractions

The Universty of Texas occupies center stage in the heart of Austin.  Founded in 1883 the campus now encompasses more than 350 acres, with nearly 50,000 students.  Austin is home to over 40 museums and galleries, The Austin Ballet, The Lyric Opera, and Zachary Scott Theatre.  There’s something for everyone here.  Home of Austin City Limits, Austin is considered the Live Music Capital of the World™.  It’s high-tech, politically charged and culturally rich.  It’s eclectic by nature and creative by design.  Most of all, it’s a place where people like to have a good time.

Live Music & Entertainment

Home of Austin City Limits, Austin is considered the Live Music Capital of the World™
Austin Visitors Information »

Music Venue Guide »

6th Street Map »
A seven-block stretch of Victorian-era buildings now house some of Austin's most renowned nightspots and cafes. On weekend nights, the street closes to traffic. 

The Warehouse District Map »
This  district extends west of Congress Avenue along Fourth and Fifth Streets, and also caters to live music. True to its name, the restaurants in this district have been renovated from former warehouses into trendy restaurants, concert halls, and distinctive bars.

Arts & Culture

Art/Museums/Dance/Theatre »
Austin is home to over 40 museums and galleries, The Austin Ballet, The Lyric Opera,  and Zachary Scott Theatre to name a few.  There’s something for everyone here. Arts & culture events »

Food

Austin Restaurant Guide »

What else?  BBQ of course...
The Salt Lick »
The County Line »
Artz Rib House »
...and many more »

Sports & Outdoors

Austin is home to many professional sports teams:  The Austin Ice Bats - A Southern Conference champion hockey team, The Austin Toros - One of the National Basketball Development League's newest franchises, The Austin Wranglers, one of the Arena Football League's newest teams, The Round Rock Express is the AAA minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros, and last but not least...You can watch the University of Texas athletes compete.  Or go play your own...

Golf »
20 courses to choose from in and around Austin.

Tennis »
116 court locations and counting, we play all year ‘round.

The Great Outdoors
Lake Travis
Part of the Highland lakes chain on the colorado River - very scenic.

Barton Springs »
Close to downtown and three acres in size, the pool is fed from under ground springs and is on average 68 degrees year round.
101 more swimming holes »

Bats (Congress Avenue Bridge) »
Each dusk between April and October, the world's largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerges from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge to feast on insects that fly above the city.