Austin Texas; A great place to live and play

By falstaff | Published: August 13, 2008

Austin Texas has been called "The live music capital of the world" and offers endless cultural and entertainment opportunities. Austin truly holds something for everyone.  It has been named "Second Best Big City to Live" by Money magazine and Entrepreneur.com named Austin "Fifth Hot City for Entrepreneurs".  Forbes Magazine also named Austin as "Eighth Best City for Singles". 

This lively city is the Capital of the State of Texas and is home to the famous University of Texas as well as many restaurants, great shopping and dozens of must-see attractions.

Austin offers world-class music, art and education.  Enjoy the Urban Music Festival, the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Blanton Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Austin Museum of Art, the Paramount Theater, the Long Center for the Performing Arts as well as the Austin Zoo and the Zilker Botanical Garden.

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