Austin Travel Guide
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Photo: Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
There's a mystique about Austin. Even if you've lived for years in this small town turned big city, the reasons why the city functions as it does, and why it seems so different from other U.S. cities, may not be readily apparent.
Austin Hotels
Finding a place to stay in Austin isn't hard. Finding a place with personality is harder. Downtown, ample brand-name high-rises offer anonymous luxury...read more
Austin Restaurants
Apart from on tourist- and student-heavy 6th Street, Austin's restaurant scene is geared to local tastes and is arguably more diverse than the celebrated...read more
Things To Do in Austin
Austin lies in Central Texas, about 163 mi southeast...read more
Travel Deals in Austin
- Dallas Fares to/from Los Angeles (each way) Virgin America
- Austin 4-Star Hotel near The Domain, 45% Off The Westin Austin at the Domain
- 3-Star Dallas Hotel near the Galleria Hotwire.com
- Car Rentals across Texas CarRentals.com
Austin Experiences
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Once upon a time, in the world of cycling Lance Armstrong was always near the top, but could never quite get there—especially when it came... Read more
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Great Live Music. Whether it's country, rock, country-rock, folk, punk, jazz, classical, Celtic, or bluegrass music you're after, Austin's got... Read more
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The major entryway into Austin is I-35. Loop 1 (also known as MoPac) joins with I-35 on Austin's northern and southern outskirts, dispersing... Read more
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Although the highways are clearly marked, many of them have been granted other names as they pass through Austin (some joke that every road has... Read more
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In the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the world, it's needless to say the two largest festivals in town are all about music.... Read more
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Nobody didn't love Lady Bird. Born Claudia Alta Taylor in the East Texas town of Karnack, the first lady was 94 when she died at home in Austin... Read more
Travel Blog
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Travel Tip of the Day
In Cozumel, the best snorkeling is generally wherever piers or rocky shorelines provide a haven for sergea Read more
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Cruises
The world's premier river cruise company, Viking River Cruises, is poised to invoke its inner Viking as Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Discounts on golf are often available for resort guests and for those who book tee times on the web, as Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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I'm in Austin for a month (and I've been twice before for weekend trips), and while I'm not a typical tourist here, I thought I'd post some of my experiences here to help others out. Read more
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I'm traveling to Orlando in March and would like to know when Southwest posts the wanna get away fares online. Read more
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I need some help planning a trip - where to go, what to see and very importantly how to fit in certain sports related items (for me). Read more
