Austin

Austin is the capital of Texas, and the 11th most populous city in the United States. It has a population of over 964,000 people as of 2019. Located in central Texas on the Colorado River, Austin is known for its eclectic live music scene centered around country, blues and rock n’ roll. The city also boasts an array of outdoor activities such as swimming at Barton Springs Pool or kayaking on Lady Bird Lake; many parks throughout town offer open green spaces to relax and enjoy nature.

Nicknamed “The Live Music Capital of The World,” Austin hosts some major festivals each year including South by Southwest (SXSW), Fun Fun Fun Fest, ACL Festival (Austin City Limits) and Pecan Street Festival among others. These events bring hundreds-of-thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience culture within this vibrant community every year .

In recent years there has been a large influx into Austin’s tech industry which continues to grow with notable companies like Google Fiber setting up shop here . As businesses continue to flock here , so do transplants who are attracted by moderate temperatures , economic opportunities , cultural diversity , educational institutions and recreational amenities provided by one America’s fastest growing cities . With more than 300 days worth sunshine per year it is no wonder why everyone loves visiting or moving here !

In addition to being home tech giants such Apple Inc., Amazon Web Services & Dell Technologies; other points interests include Zilker Park Botanical Garden located just south downtown off Hwy 360 perfect place take leisurely stroll explore local flora fauna ; Mount Bonnell offers spectacular views panoramic vista entire area along nearby Colorado River banks sits Bullock State History Museum great way learn about rich heritage state interesting exhibits artifacts galleries hands -on displays kids adults alike can enjoy together .. All these things combined make clear why visitors quickly fall love while they’re spending time experiencing best that beautiful part Texas offers : “Keepin’ It Weird” .