Austin is live music, high tech, politics, the University of Texas, and a whole lot more.
Say the word "Austin" and a myriad of images come to mind. The capital of Texas. Heart of the technology industry's Silicon Hills. Live Music Capital of the World. Longhorn football. Rolling landscapes and sparkling lakes. Hip, cool, trendy.
The essence of Austin emanates from its self-contradictions. Along with its chic sophistication, Austin possesses a laid-back attitude. At the most elegant restaurants in town, diners show up in everything from haute couture to t-shirts and shorts. A mecca for the cultural arts, the city also protects its outdoor treasures such as Barton Springs Pool. In downtown, ultra-modern office towers rise high above century-old historic landmarks. It's still a small town at heart that has grown into a big city over the past two decades.
Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association is the voice Austin’s downtown residential community. Through our activities and advocacy, DANA contibutes to the appeal and excitement of downtown living. DANA improves downtown living by organizing social events, encouraging public order, promoting downtown housing, protecting downtown’s public spaces and historical assets, and supporting mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development.
Events such as our monthly happy hours, and annual Block Party, Livability Awards, and Loft Tour serve to focus the city’s attention on the social, cultural, and economic benefits of a vibrant, densely-populated downtown.
Austin City Connection
The official website of the city of Austin, this site is full of terrific information about living and working in Austin! Art & events calendars, bike & park maps, top 40 employment & much more!
Move To Austin Guide - from the Chamber of Commerce, this terrific online guide takes you through the complete process of moving to Austin. Click on over and discover how simple it can be to get ready for your move to this Texas-friendly city.
Living It Up Downtown - A feature of Austin Home & Living
From a hotel supposedly won through a poker game to office buildings transformed into snazzy lofts, downtown Austin is full of history and change. Fortunately for history and architecture buffs— or maybe those just tired of the "burbs"—the Heritage Society of Austin wowed visitors with detailed tours of some of the newest projects in the Central Business District. With ten sites on the tour, participants were able to get a taste of what life in downtown Austin use to be, and what it is becoming today.
Urban Living Austin Hotel Search - Offers a search of availability and rates for all Austin area hotels, with discounts of up to 70%!
Austin Rental Car Search - You can also search for a rental car in Austin using this link.
Search Flights to Austin - You can search for the best airfares and schedules to Austin.