As the fastest growing large city in the United States, Austin Texas isn’t for the faint of heart. Residents of the capital city of Texas are the kind of people to take a dip at the local swimming hole in the morning, eat brisket in the afternoon, and head to a concert in the evening. Austin has a vibrant arts culture, cowboy sensibility, and a growing tech presence, living up to its motto: Keep Austin weird.
Population: 950,715
Median Household Income: $66,697
Median Property Value: $308,500
Events
Events In Austin
With warm weather year-round, there is always something going on in Austin. There are tons of music festivals each year including Carnaval Brasileiro, and Art City Austin. Of course, you couldn’t go to Texas and miss the Rodeo Austin when it comes to town. Or stroll the booths at the Cherrywood Art Fair to see what the local artists are creating.
Restaurants in Austin
No trip to Austin would be complete without visiting the iconic Franklin Barbecue, but there are some other creative eateries that you don’t want to miss. Get the perfect Poke bowl at Malibu Poke, and get your sushi on at She’s Not Here. Darcy’s Donkey is a fantastic Irish pub cooking up meat pies paired with a pint.
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Attractions
Nearby Austin Attractions
When you’re in town there is a great blend of outdoor fun, and artistic shenanigans. Barton Springs is a local municipal pool, which is a massive 3 acre pool fed from underground springs. Or, if live music is more your speed check out the Austin360 Amphitheate. Art lovers can head over to the Blanton Museum of Art. Or take in the history at the Texas State Capitol.