Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 15th-largest in the United States. Austin was selected as the No. 2 Best Big City (2006) and No. 3 (2009) in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine. It was also selected as the "Greenest City in America" by MSN. This guide presents the best resources on travel, attractions, history, economy, demographics, education and more on Austin, Texas.

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Web Sites

Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau

http://www.austintexas.org/

Official travel website for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Find info about visiting Austin, planning meetings, events, hotels, etc.

Austin 360

http://www.austin360.com/

... local television listings, details on area recreation activities and a database of area spas and salons. Powered by the Austin American-Statesman. ...

Austin City Connection

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/

Official site of the city of Austin. Includes everything from city council agendas to visitor information.

www.austin.com

http://www.austin.com/

We are the local source of fun in the Austin area. ... Austin.com's Events section will feature articles on events in and around the Austin area including a ...

Austin, Texas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%2C_Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County.

Austin travel guide - Wikitravel

http://wikitravel.org/en/Austin

Open source travel guide to Austin, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. ...

Videos

YouTube - Austin, Texas

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YouTube - Austin Texas Downtown Tour

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Tour Austin's Downtown area. See the Texas State Capital, History Museum, Governors Mansion, Texas University, famous 6th. street, Congress Avenue, and the G...

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Tour Austin's Downtown area. See the Texas State Capital, History Museum, Governors Mansion, Texas University, famous 6th. street, Congress Avenue, and the G...

YouTube - Austin Texas Real Estate

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Sky Realty would like to welcome you to Austin Texas. Austin is the capital of Texas and is known as the Jewel of the Colorado River. People from all over th...

YouTube - Austin Texas Real Estate

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Sky Realty would like to welcome you to Austin Texas. Austin is the capital of Texas and is known as the Jewel of the Colorado River. People from all over th...

YouTube - Driving through Austin, TX

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Driving through Austin, TX - in fast motion ... Driving through Austin, TX - in fast motion. Category: Travel & Events. Tags: austin texas tx jason loewenstein ...

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YouTube - Driving through west Austin, TX

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Driving through west Austin in fast motion. ... out there in austin because california sucks.texas is the best and i'm not even born from texas and i know ...

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Driving through west Austin in fast motion. ... out there in austin because california sucks.texas is the best and i'm not even born from texas and i know ...

YouTube - Austin Children's Museum-FunStruction Zone

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YouTube - Austin Children's Museum-FunStruction Zone

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YouTube - Blanton Museum of Art

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Located at the University of Texas, the Blanton is Austin's newest fine art museum.www.blantonmuseum.org

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Located at the University of Texas, the Blanton is Austin's newest fine art museum.www.blantonmuseum.org

YouTube - Austin, Texas Tourism : Austin Tourism: SoCo District

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The SoCo district, or South Congress, in Austin, Texas is a historic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with live music and over 100 business for tourists to ...

YouTube - Austin, Texas Tourism : Austin Tourism: SoCo District

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The SoCo district, or South Congress, in Austin, Texas is a historic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with live music and over 100 business for tourists to ...

YouTube - Austin, Texas Tourism : Austin Tourism: French Legation

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YouTube - Quaint Capital of a BIG State: Austin, Texas

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YouTube - A Visit to the Texas Capitol

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A couple of my favorite cousins came down for a visit, so we took them to Austin to wander through the Texas state capitol building. It's a fascinating place.

YouTube - A Visit to the Texas Capitol

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A couple of my favorite cousins came down for a visit, so we took them to Austin to wander through the Texas state capitol building. It's a fascinating place.

YouTube - Capitol of Texas - Monuments - The Iron Fence

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YouTube - Capitol of Texas - Monuments - The Iron Fence

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YouTube - Austin State Capitol : Texas State Capitol: Hood's ...

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The Hood's Brigade tourist monument at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas pays tribute to a Texas brigade that lost about 4,000 troops during the Civil...

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The Hood's Brigade tourist monument at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas pays tribute to a Texas brigade that lost about 4,000 troops during the Civil...

YouTube - Zilker Park Austin Texas

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A walk around Zilker Park in Austin Texas. Scenes include Barton Springs, Town Lake hike & bike trail, and row boats. Art inspired by scenes in this vide...

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A walk around Zilker Park in Austin Texas. Scenes include Barton Springs, Town Lake hike & bike trail, and row boats. Art inspired by scenes in this vide...

YouTube - Buescher State Park, Texas [Official]

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Buescher State Park is about 40 minutes southeast of Austin in the "lost pines" area of Bastrop county. The family-friendly 30 acre lake is a great spot for ...

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Buescher State Park is about 40 minutes southeast of Austin in the "lost pines" area of Bastrop county. The family-friendly 30 acre lake is a great spot for ...

YouTube - Park at Wells Branch -Austin, TX

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Books

Insiders' Guide to Austin, 6th (Insiders' Guide Series)

http://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Austin-6th/dp/0762748648

Insiders' Guide to Austinis the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information on the capital of the Lone Star State.

Frommer's San Antonio and Austin (Frommer's Complete)

http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-San-Antonio-Austin-Complete/dp/0470437898

A complete guide to two of Texas's most diverse and exciting citiesShows visitors how to have a great time in San Antonio, a multicultural city with a rich history (the Alamo) and lots of contemporary

Austin, San Antonio&the Texas Hill Country: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide

http://www.amazon.com/Austin-Antonio-Texas-Hill-Country/dp/1581570406

Filled with local history, down-to-earth tips, and offbeat observations, this guide will lead you to the region's favorite spots to stay, eat, drink, and celebrate. Central Texas is an unpretentious,

Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio (Falcon Guide)

http://www.amazon.com/Hikes-Austin-Antonio-Falcon-Guide/dp/0762746025

Featuring 30 of the best hikes in the greater Austin-San Antonio area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Austin-San Antonio.

Best Easy Day Hikes Austin (Best Easy DayHikes Series)

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Easy-Day-Hikes-Austin/dp/0762752912

Best Easy Day Hikes Austinincludes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and

Travel

Austin Travel - The Agency That Cares

http://www.austintravel.com/

From corporate travel, to leisure time activities to corporate meetings Austin is the one ... Austin Meeting Services (AMS) coordinates meetings, seminars, conferences and ...

Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau

http://www.austintexas.org/

Official travel website for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Find info about visiting Austin, planning meetings, events, hotels, etc.

Austin TX Area Travel Guide

http://www.austintx.travel/

Austin Texas and Surrounding Area Travel Guide and Directory Area Travel Guide

Austin Travel, City of Austin Tourism: WorldWeb.com

http://www.austin.worldweb.com/

A comprehensive Austin travel guide featuring traveler reviews, upcoming events, weather, maps and other tourism information for the city of Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, TX Hotels, Tourism, Things to Do, Restaurants ...

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Austin, TX vacations: Find the best Austin hotels, attractions, maps, pictures, weather, airport information, travel advice and more on Yahoo! Travel.

Austin Texas and Austin Hotels Motels.

http://www.texasescapes.com/AustinTexas/AustinTx.htm

Austin, Texas: travel, history, attractions, landmark architecture, featured articles, many photos, forum, books, save on Austin hotels, and more.

Austin Restaurants - Compare Restaurants in Austin and Read ...

http://austin.diningguide.com/

DiningGuide's Directory of Austin Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.

Austin Guide to Events, Dining, Hotels, and Area Information

http://austin.texas.com/

Welcome to Austin, Texas. Austin is full of character, with a thriving live music scene and diverse culture. ... Fun Fact: The dome of the capitol building in Austin stands seven ...

Attractions

Austin 360

http://www.austin360.com/

Information on the Austin music scene, dining, University of Texas sports, high-tech news, jobs, real estate, and more.

Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau

http://www.austintexas.org/

Official travel website for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau. Find info about visiting Austin, planning meetings, events, hotels, etc.

Austin Tours and Sightseeing Attractions in Austin, Texas

http://www.austintours.us/

Enjoy Austin sightseeing tours and attractions. Reserve tickets online and save or call us toll free for reservations, group tours, and private charters.

Attractions in Austin, TX - Yahoo! Travel

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2741956-austin_things_to_do-i

Find the best attractions in Austin with Yahoo! Travel. Plan your trip with user reviews, photos, videos, maps, and more.

Austin Sightseeing Tours in 90 Minutes - Austin Overtures

http://www.austinovertures.com/

Austin Overtures provides an 90 minute historical, cultural and geographical overview of Austin, TX from the comfort of our Mercedes Benz designed tour van. ...

Austin Music Attractions

http://www.austintexas.org/musicians/music_attractions/

And more than 1,900 musicians calling the Live Music Capital of the World® home. ... a sampling of our musical attractions found in our music districts. ...

Texas Natural Science Center - Austin, Texas

http://www.tmm.utexas.edu/

Houses natural and cultural artifacts from throughout Texas history. Information about current and past exhibits, calendar of events, membership and volunteer ...

Austin Children's Museum

http://www.austinkids.org/

Challenging and exciting interactions with the arts, culture, technology, and science.

Austin Cabaret Theater

http://www.austincabaret.org/

Index Austin Cabaret Theater

Austin Martial Arts Academy

http://www.austinmartialarts.com/

With 25 years of experience, the Austin Martial Arts Academy in Westlake has had one main focus and goal for all of our courses ~ personal growth and transformation. ...

Sports

City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department: Home Page

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks

Austin Air Sports

http://www.austinairsports.com/

Hang gliding and ultra light instruction and local resource information including air sports FAQ.

Austin Dog Parks

http://www.dogplaces.com/parks.htm

This popular greenbelt follows a creek and offers about 7 miles of walking, hiking and ... sports. The park's facilities and close proximity to Austin ...

Austin, Texas Recreation

http://www.austinlinks.com/rec.html

Austin City Links - Guide to all things recreational in Austin, Texas

History

Austin History Center

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/default.htm

Located within the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center is intended to provide the

About Austin: Get to Know Our Capital City

http://www.austintexas.org/visitors/about_austin/

About Austin: Get To Know Our Capital City. In the state capital of Texas, we pride ... gateway to the Texas Hill Country, rolling hills and sparkling waterways abound in Austin. ...

O. Henry in Austin

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/ohenry.htm

lived in Austin, still using his given name of William Sydney Porter, from 1885 to 1894." Features a

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - Austin - Reviews of ...

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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin: See 15 reviews, articles, and 9 photos of Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, ranked No.7 on TripAdvisor among ...

Government

Austin City Connection

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/

Official site of the city of Austin. Includes everything from city council agendas to visitor information.

City of Austin - Municipal Court Main Page

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/court/

The City of Austin Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of city government. ... "To be the most effective, efficient, and impartial Municipal Court in Texas" ...

Austin Texas TX Government Information | State City Civic Local

http://www.prideoftexas.net/austin_government.htm

Information about Austin's state, local, city, municipal, civic nad county government including Travis County, Williamson County, Burnett County, Fayette County, ...

Austin Contrarian: Politics

http://www.austincontrarian.com/austincontrarian/politics/

Chris Bradford on economics, zoning and Austin, Texas

Austin IN :: Government & Community :: Government

http://austin.indiana-services.com/government-community/government/

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Economy

AMS

http://www.austinmfg.com/

Specializing in high-mix, low to medium volume production, as well as seamless NPI migration.

Austin Quarrying Industry

http://www.austinpowder.com/quarrying/index.html

Today, Austin services quarrying operations throughout the Americas and around ... Austin has always taken our commitment to the quarry industry ...

Semiconductor Industry | The Greater Austin Chamber of ...

http://www.austin-chamber.org/DoBusiness/TheAustinAdvantage/Semiconductor.html

Business information profiling greater Austin metro including news, statistics, photos, national rankings, and investment activity in Travis County, Caldwell County, ...

For Apartment Renters: The Austin, Texas Economy

http://www.austinapartmentclassifieds.com/austin_economy.html

Our classifieds for apartments in Austin, Texas has listings for a wide variety of homes, duplexes, condos, lofts, town homes and apartments in various areas of the ...

AustinActors.net - Supporting the Austin Film, Theater and ...

http://www.austinactors.net/cgi-bin/article.pl?74040

The Austin Film Industry: Where It Is Now and What Can Be Achieved ... major economic impact film has on the Austin economy. The year has only just begun and ...

Fun Facts

City of Austin - Everything Austin Texas: History

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ea_histo.htm

History and Fun Facts About Austin. Austin History Center Association ... by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to the Austin Public Library. ...

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http://www.tripcart.com/usa-regions/Southeastern-Texas,Fun-Facts.aspx

Fun facts about Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Southeastern Texas ... Austin Fun Facts. Austin, the capital city of Texas, was once the capital city of the ...

Austin, Texas Facts, Schools, Colleges, Weather, Zip Code ...

http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/texas/austin

The capital of Texas, Austin is the sixteenth largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in Texas with a population approaching 700,000 people. ...

Pub and Bar Trivia in Austin

http://www.squidoo.com/austintrivia

Looking for pub trivia? Bar trivia? Feel like showing strangers how much you know about nothing? Have a couple of drinks so you can be certain you ...

Demographics

City of Austin - Spatial Analysis Group - Demographics

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/demographics/

Purpose: Measure, describe and predict the changing demographic characteristics of households as they flow through City of Austin housing stock. ...

City of Austin - Spatial Analysis Demographics - Tabular Data

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/demographics/tabular.htm

Demographic, Social, Economic and Housing data for greater Austin. MSA ... Demographic, Social, Economic and Housing data for the City of Austin ...

Austin Population and Demographics (Austin, TX)

http://austintx.areaconnect.com/statistics.htm

Austin complete population and statistics ...find local info, yellow pages, white pages, demographics and more using Areaconnect Austin

Population | The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce :: Austin ...

http://www.austin-chamber.org/DoBusiness/GreaterAustinProfile/population.html

Business information profiling greater Austin metro including news, statistics, photos, national rankings, and investment activity in Travis County, Caldwell County, ...

Austin Texas Demographics and School information

http://www.austin-apt-locator.com/AustinTexasDemographicsandSchoolinfo.html

Austin, Texas, Demographics and Information: Apartment finder information on moving to Austin TX: house values, education level, single family homes, crime & Universities

Austin Asian Demographics

http://www.austinaacc.org/demographics/demographics.html

This is 0.3% higher than the overall US percentage and 2.0% higher than overall Texas percentage. Austin Demographic Map of Asian Population ...

Transportation

City of Austin - Transportation Department Home

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/transportation/

The Austin Transportation Department is committed to providing the most safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable roadway, bikeway, walkway, ...

Getting around Austin, Texas (Transportation)

http://michaelbluejay.com/austin/transportation.html

The main part of Austin is about 10 miles tall and 3 miles wide, although the city limits ... Austin is largely segregated, with most of the Black and Hispanic ...