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Known for its casual and playful nature, Austin is the playground of Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes. As the state capital and home to the University of Texas, the Austin supports a politically charged and culturally rich environment. It's hip, trendy, and high-tech. A large creative population-primarily musicians and artists-enhance its eclectic nature. SPORTS Official Home of UT Athletics Longhorn Fans Round Rock Express (baseball) Austin Ice Bats (hockey) Austin Golf Guide RECREATION Blessed with a temperate year-round climate and 300 days of sunshine a year, the people of Austin Texas live for the outdoors. Nature trails, parks and wilderness preserves create an oasis in the heart of the city. Town Lake bisects the center of downtown and is bordered by 10 miles of hike-and-bike trails where devoted joggers, walkers and cyclists flock every hour of the day. Top 10 Things to Do and See in Austin Things for Kids to Do in Austin The Austin Outside Guide The Bats at Congress Avenue Bridge City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department LCRA Parks GORP's Austin Outdoors Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center State Parks within 100 Miles of Austin Travis County Parks CULTURE Austin Texas is one of only a few U.S. cities with professional ballet, symphony, opera, and theater companies. With 20 museums, dozens of galleries, and as many as 35 theater companies, the city is experiencing a cultural renaissance. Many of the city's cultural resources are found on the campus of the University of Texas, where the Blanton Museum of Art opens a new facility in 2005 and the Harry Ransom Center completes a renovation in early 2003. CURRENTLY PLAYING Arts Center Stage Calendar Austin Chronicle Arts Listings Austin Chronicle Film Listings Austin Musi-Cal AusTix Half-Price Tickets TXARTS.NET--Austin MUSEUMS Austin360 Museum Guide Austin Children's Museum Austin Museum of Art Texas Memorial Museum Texas State History Museum French Legation Museum Umlauf Sculpture Gardens MUSIC In the city where the music never stops, live music plays at more than 100 venues on any given evening. A little blues, a little country, the beat of rock and roll, and even a few jazz licks puts Austin Texas music into a distinctive music genre that's difficult to label. The largest concentration of music venues is found downtown in the Warehouse District and along Sixth Street, a six-block stretch of bars and restaurants. Now in its 28th season, Austin City Limits continues to be the best show in town. The long-running PBS series showcases American music and Texas music in particular. For ticket information, call the ticket hotline at 471-4811. Austin Music Network The Austin Symphony Austin City Limits Musicaustin.com Austin Metro Entertainment SXSW Music Austinlive.com - contains information from City of Austin Texas and Austin CVB |
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