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Austin
is the capital of Texas, located in the central part of the state. It's the fourth most-populated city in the state, with approximately 842,592 residents. The city of Austin is considered the cultural and economic center of a five-county region that has a total population of almost two million. It lies along the Colorado River and has three man-made lakes within the city limits; Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Walter E. Long. Mansfield Dam and the foot of Lake Travis are also located within the city limits. The city straddles the Balcones Fault, so the eastern part of the city is flat, while the western suburbs consists of rolling hills, just on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. A major landmark in Austin is Mount Bonnell, a 780-foot limestone formation that overlooks Lake Austin on the Colorado River. Downtown Austin provides a lively mix of live music, museums, restaurants and nightlife. A local motto of the city is "Keep Austin Weird," which promotes the city's diversity, independence and eccentricity. Austin has received many accolades, including being selected as number 2 in Best Places to Live by Money Magazine in 2006, and number 3 in 2009. In 2012, the city was listed among the 10 "Best Places to Retire in the U.S." by CBS Money Watch. Annual events in Austin include the O. Henry Pun-Off, the Austin Reggae Festive, Art City Austin, Carnaval Brasileiro in February, and the Pecan Street Festival. Austin also has so many galleries and museums - too many to list, but enough to keep you busy for days. Austin also has more than 50 public swimming pools and parks throughout the city. Other activities include rock-climbing, kayaking, and hiking along the greenbelt, which is a long-spanning area that runs through the city.
Surrounding areas: Highland Hills, Texas (5.5 mi), Lake Travis, Texas (14.7 mi), Lago Vista, Texas (19.8 mi), Driftwood, Texas (19.9 mi), Kyle, Texas (20.8 mi), Dripping Springs, Texas (21.2 mi), Leander, Texas (22.5 mi)
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Austin Vacation Rentals
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Austin Hotels and Resorts
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| Amerisuites Austin N | 7522 I H 35 North | Austin, TX | | (512) 323-2121 | | Amerisuites | 3612 Tudor Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 231-8491 | | Austin Airport Marriott South | 4415 South Ih-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 441-7900 | | Austin Comfort Inn | 700 Delmar Ave | Austin, TX | | (512) 302-5576 | | Austin Executive Lodging | 8312 Fathom Cir #1201 | Austin, TX | | (512) 258-6976 | | Austin Hotel North | 6911 N Ih-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 459-4251 | | Austin Marriott At The Capitol | 701 E 11TH St | Austin, TX | | (512) 478-1111 | | Barton Creek Resort & Club | 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX | | (512) 329-4000 | | Baymont Inn | 7100 I-35 N | Austin, TX | | (512) 452-9401 | | Bradford Homesuites - Austin | 10001 N Capital Of Texas Hwy | Austin, TX | | (888) 486-7829 | | Candlewood Suites - Austin South | 4320 I35 South | Austin, TX | | (512) 444-8882 | | Candlewood Suites | 9701 Stonelake Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 338-1611 | | Clarion Inn & Suites | 2200 S I-35 | Austin, TX | | (800) 434-7378 | | Comfort Suites Austin Airport | 7501 E Ben White Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 386-6000 | | Comfort Suites NW Austin | 13681 N Hwy 183 | Austin, TX | | (512) 219-1800 | | Comfort Suites | 1701 E Saint Elmo Rd | Austin, TX | | (512) 444-6630 | | Country Inn & Suites Austin North | 7400 Ih-35 N | Austin, TX | | (512) 380-0008 | | Courtyard Austin Airport | 7809 E Ben White Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 386-7464 | | Courtyard By Marriott Austin Central | 5660 N Ih-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 458-2340 | | Courtyard By Marriott Autsin Northwest | 9409 Stonelake Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 502-8100 | | Crossland | 12621 Hymeadow Rd | Austin, TX | | (512) 331-4747 | | Days Inn Austin North | 820 E Anderson Ln | Austin, TX | | (512) 835-4311 | | Days Inn | 3105 N I H 35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 478-1631 | | Doubletree Club-austin Univ Area | 1617 Ih 35 N | Austin, TX | | (512) 479-4000 | | Doubletree Guest Suites Austin | 303 W 15th St | Austin, TX | | (512) 478-7000 | | Doubletree Hotel Austin | 6505 I-35 North | Austin, TX | | (512) 454-3737 | | Drury Inn & Suite - Austin N | 6711 Ih 35N | Austin, TX | | (512) 467-9500 | | Econo Lodge | 9102 Burnet Rd | Austin, TX | | (512) 835-7070 | | Embassy Suites Aboretum | 9505 Stonelake Blvd | Austin, TX | | (512) 372-8771 | | Embassy Suites Austin Downtown | 300 S Congress | Austin, TX | | (512) 469-9000 | | Embassy Suites Austin North | 5901 N Ih-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 454-8004 | | Exel Inn Of Austin | 2711 S Ih-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 462-9201 | | Extended Stay America | 1001 S Interstate Hwy 35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 326-0100 | | Extended Stay America | 13858 N Us Hwy 183 | Austin, TX | | (512) 258-3365 | | Extended Stay America | 5100 Us Hwy 290 W | Austin, TX | | (512) 892-4272 | | Extended Stay America | 600 Guadalupe St | Austin, TX | | (512) 457-9994 | | Extended Stay America | 10100 N Capital Of Texas Hwy | Austin, TX | | (512) 231-1520 | | Extended Stay America | 16950 N I-35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 255-1400 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 6300 Us Hwy 290 E | Austin, TX | | (512) 452-0880 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 8221 N Interstate Hwy 35 | Austin, TX | | (512) 339-6005 |
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| Fairview Bed & Breakfast | 1304 Newning Ave | Austin, TX | | (512) 444-4746 | | Historic Page House Tea Room & Bed & BRKFST | 1000 Leander Rd | Georgetown, TX | 24.6 mi. | (512) 863-8979 |
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Austin Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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| January |
60°F |
40°F |
1.89 in. |
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| February |
65°F |
44°F |
1.99 in. |
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| March |
72°F |
50°F |
2.14 in. |
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| April |
78°F |
57°F |
2.51 in. |
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| May |
84°F |
65°F |
5.03 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
71°F |
3.81 in. |
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| July |
95°F |
73°F |
1.97 in. |
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| August |
95°F |
73°F |
2.31 in. |
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| September |
90°F |
68°F |
2.91 in. |
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| October |
81°F |
59°F |
3.97 in. |
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| November |
70°F |
49°F |
2.68 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
41°F |
2.44 in. |
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Austin Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located about 6 miles southeast of Austin, the San Marcos Municipal airport (HYI) located approximately 26 miles southwest of Austin in San Marcos, Texas, the Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional airport (TPL) located roughly 64 miles northeast of Austin in Temple, Texas, and finally the San Antonio International airport (SAT) located around 66 miles southwest of Austin in San Antonio, Texas.
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Austin Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Landa Park | New Braunfels | TX | 45.2 mi. | | | Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 45.2 mi. | | | Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Avery Ranch Golf Club | Austin | TX | | | | Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club & Range | Austin | TX | | | | Butler Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Cedars on Bergstrom Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Circle C Ranch Golf Club | Austin | TX | | | | Falconhead Golf Club | Austin | TX | | | | Hancock Park Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Jimmy ClayRoy Kizer Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Lions Municipal Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Morris Williams Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Riverside Golf Course | Austin | TX | | | | Blackhawk Golf Club | Pflugerville | TX | 13.8 mi. | | | Forest Creek Golf Club | Round Rock | TX | 16.7 mi. | | | Teravista Golf Club | Round Rock | TX | 16.7 mi. | | | Highland Lakes Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 19.4 mi. | | | Lago Vista Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 19.4 mi. | | | Plum Creek Golf Course | Kyle | TX | 21.3 mi. | | | Crystal Falls Golf Course | Leander | TX | 21.9 mi. | | | Point Venture Country Club | Leander | TX | 21.9 mi. | | | Golf Club at Star Ranch | Hutto | TX | 22.4 mi. | | | KurthLandrum Golf Course | Georgetown | TX | 25.4 mi. | | | Legacy Hills Golf Club | Georgetown | TX | 25.4 mi. | | | White Wing Golf Club | Georgetown | TX | 25.4 mi. | | | Lockhart State Park Golf Course | Lockhart | TX | 27.2 mi. | | | Pedernales Country Club | Spicewood | TX | 28.0 mi. | | | Colo Vista Country Club | Bastrop | TX | 28.1 mi. | | | Lost Pines Golf Course | Bastrop | TX | 28.1 mi. | | | Pine Forest Golf Club | Bastrop | TX | 28.1 mi. | | | Quicksand at Woodcreek | Wimberley | TX | 28.2 mi. | | | Quail Creek Country Club | San Marcos | TX | 29.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lockhart State Park | | TX | 29.0 mi. | | | Bastrop State Park | | TX | 30.9 mi. | | | Buescher State Park | | TX | 37.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art | Austin | TX | | (History) | | | Texas Military Forces Museum | Austin | TX | | (History) | | | Texas Memorial Museum | Austin | TX | | (Multidisciplinary) | | | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | Austin | TX | | (Art) | | | Charles W. Moore Foundation | Austin | TX | | (History) | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 73.6 mi. | | | Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 95.4 mi. | | | The Texas Zoo | Victoria | TX | 110.4 mi. | |
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