Austin
Consistently topping "best places to live” and “greenest city in America” lists, Austin has experienced a population boom in recent years thanks in part to its strong high-technology industry, diverse cultural scene, laid-back and friendly vibe, great weather and favorable reputation for outdoor sports.
The self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin celebrates music at venues citywide. It hosts Austin City Limits, the longest-running live concert music program on American television and annual festival, and South by Southwest, a wildly popular film and music fest.
Dining also puts Austin on the map, with some of the country’s best Tex-Mex and Southwestern-influenced fare created here by the city’s finest chefs. The dress code at most restaurants is decidedly relaxed — jeans can be worn just about everywhere.
This attitude is no doubt what attracts celebrities such as Lance Armstrong, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock, all of whom call Austin home.
The self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin celebrates music at venues citywide. It hosts Austin City Limits, the longest-running live concert music program on American television and annual festival, and South by Southwest, a wildly popular film and music fest.
Dining also puts Austin on the map, with some of the country’s best Tex-Mex and Southwestern-influenced fare created here by the city’s finest chefs. The dress code at most restaurants is decidedly relaxed — jeans can be worn just about everywhere.
This attitude is no doubt what attracts celebrities such as Lance Armstrong, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock, all of whom call Austin home.
