Austin

Located in the Hill Country region of Central Texas, it's a contradictory mix of – proud state capital, thriving nightlife, college party town, great scenery, outdoor activities, tolerant citizens, epicurean tastes, great barbeque, celebrity hangout & liberal cultural oasis in a sea of Texas conservatism. Austin takes all kinds; it's the people here that make the city. Austin's attitude is emblazoned across town: "Keep Austin Weird". Music is synonymous with the city & it’s said to be the "Live Music Capital of the World" due to the many venues & concerts. Stunning vistas, blooming wildflowers & a healthy outdoor lifestyle have made Austin one of the nation's fittest cities with 300 days of sunshine each year, it's hard to avoid the great outdoors.

1. Texas State Capitol, Congress Avenue & Governor's Mansion
2. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
3. Town Lake Trail, Ladybird Lake & Stevie Ray Vaughn statue
4. Congress Avenue Bridge & Bat Colony (summer)
5. Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool & Austin Nature and Science Center
6. University of Texas Tower & Austin Museum of Art
7. Lake Travis, Volente Beach, The Oasis & Krause Springs (daytrip)
8. Mount Bonnell & Lake Austin
9. New Braunfels, Comal River, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Gruene (daytrip)
10. Hyde Park & Tarrytown

1. Catch a music festival - South by Southwest (SXSW) in March & Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) in October.
2. Get active at Zilker Metropolitan Park, one of the most popular hangouts for visitors & locals. Tour the 351 acres by train.
3. Enjoy a walk or run on the Town Lake Trail, this 10 mile path is popular & easily accessed from all downtown hotels.
4. In summer watch the Bat Colony emerge from under Congress Bridge at dusk or take a boat tour for an even more scenic view.
5. Eat well at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, held in April, featuring foodies with Texas flair like Bobby Flay.