Austin is deep in the heart of Texas, the very heart, right in the center of the state. Typical of Texas metropolitan areas, Austin is big, bold, brawny and beautiful. At the same time, it is down-home hospitable and a Texas goldmine of history, music and modern day attractions.
Austin is the capital of Texas and the seat of government for the Lone Star State. It is a leading center of technology, the home of Dell Computer and a major operations center for IBM, Samsung and Advanced Micro Devices. Moody’s Economy, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Fast Company and Money all rate Austin as a best place for business.
Austin is a music Mecca; hometown of a host of Grammy Award winners. Austin is also an educational center. The University of Texas is one of the largest public universities in the U.S. National Geographic Adventure named Austin the “#1 Texas Adventure Town.” And, Austin is the bat capital of North America. About 19 million business and leisure travelers arrive in Austin each year. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers non-stop flights to 36 destinations with 10 commercial airlines. Look for surprises at AUS including: local band performances, art galleries and some of the top Austin restaurants. Ground transportation to downtown Austin (eight miles away) is offered by taxis, shuttles, limousines, major rental agencies and city buses. Getting around Austin is easy with city bus routes and free ‘Dillos (short for armadillo) colorful green tourist trolleys that travel between attractions and restaurants in downtown Austin.
|
