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Inside Background
Culture 
Austin Culture Austin culture is best described by two words: laid-back and...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Health & Safety 
Austin is a safe city in almost every regard. Congress Avenue, 6th Street, the...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Neighborhoods 
There are several loosely defined neighborhoods in Austin:  North Austin...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Recommended Reading 
Reading About Austin There have been many books written on past and current...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Tourist Board Info 
Austin Visitor Center The Austin Visitor’s Center is located at 209 E. 6th...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Weather & When to Go 
Austin Weather Austin has a subtropical climate. Hot Summers May to Sept can be...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Introduction 
Welcome to Austin In the past decade, the capital of Texas has grown steadily...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Weekend in Austin 
Dining on  South Congress Street : Tex-Mex at Guero's; upscale at 1600 S...
Last edited: November 13, 2012
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) is the...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Getting Around 
Public Transpo vs. Car:  Austin has a Capitol Metro transit system...
Last edited: December 26, 2012
Public Transportation 
The metro system for the city of Austin has clean buses that are easy to use...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Local Taxi Service Providers There are 3 cab companies in Austin. American...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Electric Bikes 
  Electric bikes are an often overlooked  great alternative to getting around...
Last edited: February 24, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Austin Day Trips With so much to do in Austin it is easy to overlook what lies...
Last edited: February 20, 2012
Family Travel 
Austin has some wonderful experiences for families.  OUTDOORS:  The first among...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
First-time Visitors 
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library & Museum is located on the...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Museums & Attractions 
Austin Museums and Attractions Below is a sample of some of the more popular...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Off the Beaten Path 
Congress Avenue Bats Approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats live...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
The Performing Arts 
Where to get information about the Performing Arts Scene in Austin   The best...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Shopping 
Shopping In Austin Shopping in Austin is a mixed bag of fun. It’s a very young...
Last edited: April 23, 2013
Sports & Activities 
Austin has a ton of green space that can be checked out when you are visting...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Antiques Roadshow 
Anyone who reads Country Home or Country Living magazine is undoubtedly...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Austin Star Map 
>The Austin Star Map website and map is presently offline and no long...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Eating Out with the Kids 
Dining in Austin with Kids Eating out with children in Austin doesn't have to...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Loop 360 Christmas Trees 
Each year around Thanksgiving families trek to the ash junipers along Loop 360...
Last edited: January 13, 2013
Texas Longhorn Athletics 
The University of Texas - Austin has one of the premier athletic departments in...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Austin City Limits Live 
Austin City Limits     According to the mythology, Austin City Limits is taped...
Last edited: February 01, 2012
Austin Nature & Science Center 
Austin Nature & Science Center  This is a great little zoo area with local...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
Ceramics Bayou 
Ceremics Bayou Ceremics Bayou is Austin's orginial paint-your-own pottery...
Last edited: April 30, 2013
Clarksville District 
The Clarksville district west of downtown Austin is great for shopping and...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Clarksville Pottery and Galleries 
Clarksville Pottery and Galleries Austin if full of unique and exciting venues...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Emma Long Metropolitan Park 
Emma Long Metropolitan Park The Emma Long Metropolitan Park is located on the...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Esther's Follies 
Esther's Follies...Now in their 33rd Season of Magic, Music and Comedy on Sixth...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Sixth Street 
Sixth Street Austin's most famous night location, Sixth Street, is a busy...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
The Blanton Museum of Art 
The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the...
Last edited: March 28, 2013
Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train 
The Zilker Zephyr Mini Train Zilker Zephyr is a great way to see the Ziker...
Last edited: October 11, 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Family-friendly Dining 
Family Friendly Dining Austin is a casual town, with a lot of family-friendly...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Chuy's Restaurant 
Chuy's Restaurant Here in Austin, Chuy's is the place to find terrific green...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Green Pastures 
Green Pastures exceeds expectations and most delights people who've eaten out...
Last edited: October 24, 2007
Habana SoCo 
An Austin favorite, Habana SoCo is the original location which has recently...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Ka-Prow Pan-Asian Bistro 
A great mixture of Thai, Japanese, and Chinese. The food is uniformly...
Last edited: July 21, 2006
Kerbey Lane Cafe 
Kerbey Lane Cafe Kerbey Lane is an Austin institution - and that's a good...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe 
Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe Just North of the UT campus in Central...
Last edited: October 12, 2011
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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