WELCOME TO GREATER AUSTIN

The vibrancy of Austin has been anything but a well-kept secret for decades now. Austin has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. The city’s name is equated with leading-edge businesses and the nickname “Silicon Hills” as well as an attractive cityscape graced by sparkling lakes and rolling hills. Like a smaller Southwestern version of Boston, the Capital City of Texas is resplendent with educational tradition and architectural treasures yet progressively intellectual and youthful in character and spirit. Metropolitan Austin and the suburbs, cities, towns, villages, and rural communities that radiate from that hub are some of the fastest-growing regions in the nation.

 

Lifestyle
Greater Austin provides a world of entertainment, historical sites, and cultural enrichment in attractions that are sure to please every taste and age group. Lush parks and meticulous landscaping of public green areas enhances an already appealing city. Sports fields and courts, golf courses, tennis courts and clubs, exclusive country clubs, and fitness centers keep residents active and healthy. Those who appreciate the beauty of nature will want to visit stellar attractions like the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Zilker Botanical Garden, the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. The cultural community is especially proud of the Austin Museum of Art and Blanton Museum of Art as well as historic treasures like Jourdan-Bachmann Pioneer Farms, the Texas Capitol, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum, the Paramount Theatre, and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Regional jewels like the State Theatre Company complement the array of productions and events at the Performing Arts Center at the University of Texas. Families will enjoy places like the Chaparral Ice Centers, the Austin Zoo, the Texas Natural Science Center, the Austin Steam Train, the Dinosaur Park, Volente Beach Waterpark, Wonder World, and the fun centers of Austin’s Park or the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Georgetown in Williamson County is home to the Inner Space Cavern, a popular destination for those who enjoy exploring the earth’s geological past.

Shopping is available in luxurious malls brimming over with designer names or quaint historic districts like Salado, a delightful village dubbed the “best art town.” Lively downtown districts, regional malls, neighborhood plazas, handsome new outdoor malls with scores of restaurants, and outlet mall shopping are just a few of the ways to “shop til’ you drop” in Greater Austin. The cuisine is varied and full of surprises, whether restaurant shines in Zagat or is frequented only by loyal locals who protect its anonymity. The slogan “Keep Austin Weird” not only refers to the progressive energy of the area, it speaks of protecting small businesses and entrepreneurs who add life and color from being choked out with excessive commercialization. Austin was selected the “Number One Best Big City” by Money Magazine, and the “Greenest City in America” by MSN. Travel and Leisure ranks Austin #2 for the best people, referring to the personalities of local residents. The Travel Channel even voted Austin “America’s Number One College Town.” Imagine living in an area with world-class recreation, rich culture, exemplary education, leading healthcare, spectacular scenery, economic vitality, handsome neighborhoods, and warm community spirit. You’ve just imagined living in Greater Austin!

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