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Austin
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Why Go?
You'll see it on bumper stickers throughout the city: 'Keep Austin Weird.' And while old-
timers grumble that Austin has lost its funky charm, the city has mostly managed to hang
on to its laid-back vibe. Though this former college town with a hippie soul has seen an in-
flux of tech types and movie stars, there's still a strong contingent of residents who just
want to focus on their music or write their novel or annoy their neighbors with crazy yard
art.
You may have heard Austin is a music town, earning it the title of 'Live Music Capital of
the World.' The city now hosts two major music festivals, South by Southwest (SXSW)
and the Austin City Limits Festival, but you don't have to endure the crowds and exorbitant
hotel prices to experience the scene, because Austin has live music all over town every
night of the week.
When to Go
Mar & Apr
Wildflowers and mild weather make this the perfect time of year to visit.
