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Austin Guide for Visitors and Locals |
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In almost anything you read or hear about Austin, you will be told that it is a laid back city. "Laid back" has become Austin's defining trait. First-time visitors get here and expect to find a city whose denizens all move about and express themselves in the unhurried manner of Willie Nelson. They must feel a little put upon when they drive into town only to find bearish traffic and pushy drivers and a downtown that is looking uncomfortably similar to Houston or Dallas.
Over the years Austin has gotten bigger and busier, but it hasn't lost its essential nature. Stay here for a couple of days and you'll feel the laid back quality you've heard about. Austinites are personable, gracious, and open, and for them the enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life holds a great deal more attraction than the rat race. At times it seems that everyone you meet is either a musician, a massage therapist, or has some other sort of alternative career. More... |
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Austin Texas Nightlife & Restaurants... |
| There's always something happening downtown in the Warehouse District, on the west side, and, most recently, on the stretch of Red River between 6th and 10th streets. Some venues, like the Continental Club, have long been off the beaten path, while others, like the Backyard, more recently expanded the boundaries of Austin's musical terrain. |
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| The 2 areas where the greatest number of trendy restaurants are concentrated are downtown's West End/Warehouse district, near Fourth and Colorado streets, and S. Congress Avenue. And the downtown dining scene is expanding its perimeters, as the Sixth and Lamar area west of the Warehouse District continues to heat up... |
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| Unlike San Antonio, Austin does not have a huge pool of downtown hotel rooms dependent on large conventions, so it can sometimes be difficult to find a discounted room downtown. What happens in slow times is that the properties at the margins of the city feel the pinch, but the central properties don't, because normal business and leisure travel can fill most of these rooms. When you look on the Internet for bargains, you're more often than not pointed toward properties in the southeast corner of the city, near the intersection of I-35 and Highway 71, where a large number of properties sit. This location is not a good choice for exploring the city, but the difference in rates may be too good to pass up... |
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Austin,
TX: The Guitars at Night are Big and Bright
Deep in Texas
hill country lies a state capitol where locals
parrot the motto "Keep Austin Weird," mom-and-pop
shops flourish aplenty, and old-time rock and roll spills
out of collegiate bars!
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Austin Grand Tour - $110.00
See all of Austin's landmarks on the Grand Tour of the Texas capital! This special ride includes a tour of the Texas Capitol, Governor's Mansion, the historic homes of the Bremond Block, a trip to the shores of Town Lake, and your choice of 6th Street or the Warehouse District! |
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6th Street City Tour - $40.00
Take a ride down 6th Street, in the heart of Austin's famous entertainment district. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the hottest spot in town. |
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Austin Historic Homes Tour |
Historic Homes Tour - $70.00
Visit historic homes in Austin on one of the nation's last remaining Victorian blocks! You'll see more than 10 exquisite homes that were built in the 19th century. This tour includes stops at the capitol building and the Governor's Mansion! |
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The Capital Tour - $50.00
Enjoy a breathtaking view of our nation's largest and tallest Capitol Buidling as you travel along historic Congress Avenue in a horse-drawn carriage. Book carriage rides and sightseeing tours online and save! |
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