Also known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is a great place to explore all kinds of musical genres, including rock and roll, country, jazz and the blues. This fabulous city offers great history, beautiful scenery and plenty of unique things for everyone. Choice Hotels® has more than a dozen hotels in and around Austin, TX, and one of them is just right for you.
The Texas State Capitol is a favorite destination in Austin. Leading up to the building is the beautiful Great Walk, a 25-foot wide, 500-foot long walkway that connects the building to one of Austin's most important streets, Congress Avenue. This uniquely-pink Texas State Capitol is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark.
Enjoy the electricity on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, one of the city’s most visited entertainment districts featuring a wide variety of trendy nightclubs and bars. Dining options range from five-star to ribs and chili, certain to please all palates. Sixth Street is also the heart of Austin’s live music scene, and the location of the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of the largest entertainment festivals in the country, featuring dozens of live bands on more than 50 stages. This festival originally showcased only musical acts, but today SXSW also features keynote speakers, seminars, a film festival, and is a platform for introducing new, cutting-edge technology.
Family fun is easy to find at Zilker Park, offering a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. The park is home to Barton Springs Pool, a swimming hole that is three acres in size and fed by underground springs, boasting an average temperature of 68 degrees year round. Zilker Park is also home to Austin Nature and Science Center, Zilker Botanical Gardens, and miles of trails for hiking and biking.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. The school is renowned for its scholastic and athletic programs, its Hook ’em Horns hand signal and Bevo, a Texas Longhorn, the school’s mascot since 1966. Make sure you visit the University of Texas Tower observation deck, offering a spectacular view of the both the campus and the Austin area.
Experience a delightful olfactory overload at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, boasting countless fragrant wildflowers, native plants and beautiful botanical gardens. Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson founded the National Wildflower Research Center in 1982, and it was renamed in her honor in 1998.
Austin, TX is a wonderful city with many exciting things to do, a perfect destination for your next getaway. Make your reservations today, and let one of our Austin hotels be your home away from home while visiting the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
