FAQs

1. Why is Austin best place to live in US?

The city of Texas named Austin is fastest growing city amongst fifty largest cities in US. The city is surrounded by lakes, waterways and rivers. The city has a beautiful climate which is much better than any other cities in US. The climate is very long, warm and hot summers and mild and short winters. The economy of the city is also really strong and due to the University in Austin new helping hands joining the economy of the city. The city being a high tech city the city is listed to be best city for career and business. The city has life as people here do not live just to earn, it has rich culture where in people celebrate festivals and enjoy music. It is also known as “Music capital of the World”.

2. What are the annual cultural events organised in Austin?

The cultural events include OHenry Pun-off, Eeyore’s Birthday party, Reggae festival, Gay Pride, Craft Brewers Festival, Kite festival, Art City, Carnival Brasileiro and East Austin studio Tour. In the Sixth Street the annual festivals like Pecan Street Festival and Halloween night are also celebrated. The city has a rich culture and people are jolly who love enjoying music and life both.

3. Why is the city known as “Music Capital of the world”?

The city has got live music scene happening all around of the streets of Austin. The music in the city revolves around 6^th street and the night clubs and there is an annual music festival celebrated as well known to be South of Southwest. The restaurant, music venues and bars are major attraction for live music played in there. There are number of musical festivals organised in the city throughout the year making it to be a hub of music lovers and finally the Live Music Capital of the World.

4. What are the major points of interest in the city?

Texas Memorial Museum, Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, Contemporary Austin, Blanton Museum of Art, Elisabet Ney Museum and Harry Ransom centre an art gallery are one of the most famous places to visit in the city. Then the arts displayed in circus and food streets also attract the people to come and visit the city and many a time choose to live here.

5. What are the parks and recreation centres in Austin?

The city is having more than 50 swimming pools that are spread throughout the city. Barton Springs Pool the largest natural swimming pool is also situated in Austin. Hippie Hollow Park is famous for rockclimbing, swimming, kayaking, exploring, Mountain biking and hiking. Some naturally forming holes along greenbelts in Austin include Twin falls, Cambell’s Hole and Sculpture Falls.

6. Does the city attract students as well?

Central Connecticut State University has given 16^th position to Austin as one of the most literate city in the US. The city is reach not only of culture but also of libraries and literature. University of Texas-Austin is having 7^th largest library in US.