«Live Music Capital of the World». Band παντού: αερολιμένας, grocery store. Εξερευνήστε: 6th Street, Red River Street, Warehouse District. Παιδιά: Central Market (outdoor bands). Μεγάλα festivals: SXSW (Απρίλιος, 2 εβδομάδες film/music/tech, ~100k επισκέπτες 2010), Austin City Limits (Οκτώβριος, 3 ημέρες Zilker Park, 65k/ημέρα, lineup: Eagles, Strokes, Phish, Muse, M.I.A., Flaming Lips, Sonic Youth, Band of Horses, Norah Jones, +50 acts). Δεν είναι για νευρικούς!
Movie lovers: Drafthouse locations (downtown = 유명). 2005: Entertainment Weekly #1 theater US. Sing-alongs, themed nights (Anime, LOTR marathon), Master Pancake Night (comedic commentary). Πλήρες dinner/drink menu.
Healthy lifestyle: >310 km (193 μίλια) scenic paths. Μεγαλύτερο: Lady Bird Bike & Hike Trail (16 km / 10 μίλια, Lady Bird Lake). Καλοκαίρι: swimming holes (Krause Springs, Blue Hole, Hamilton Pool). Inner tube rentals Guadalupe River. UT Longhorns game (tickets δύσκολα).
Vintage shops: South Congress Blvd (South Austin). Uncommon Objects, Goodie Two Shoes, New Bohemia, Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds (costumes+vintage). Buffalo Exchange, Toy Joy (κοντά UT campus).
Congress Bridge sunset: >1 εκατομμύριο νυχτερίδες βγαίνουν να τρουν – φαινομενικό swarm. Austin Children's Museum + UT Science Center (Nickelodeon 2009: Best Museum for Kids).