A Fine Quality of Life Awaits You in Austin

Some of Austin’s accolades have included “Best Place for Business and Careers,” the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the “Best City for Relocating Families” and the “Best City for Singles.”

What isn’t to love about Austin? A sub-tropical climate which is ideal for year-round, outdoor enjoyment, affordable and diverse neighborhoods, a healthy economy and housing market, world-class dining, professional and amateur sports venues and events, abundant greenspace with parks, lakes and trails, a culture rich in the arts, music and theater and year-round festivals and celebrations all add up to make Austin one, superb place to call home.

Museums

The museums of Austin provide a wonderful, diverse collection for its residents, whether your interest is in modern art or Texas history. The museums found in the Greater Austin area include:

• Austin Museum of Art
• Austin Nature & Science Center
• Blanton Museum of Art
• LBJ Presidential Library and Museum
• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
• Elizabeth Ney Museum
• French Legation Museum
• George Washington Carver Museum
• Harry Ransom Center
• Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm
• O. Henry Museum
• Texas Memorial Museum
• Umlauf Sculpture Garden& Museum

Performing Arts

Perhaps the only thing more diverse than Austin is its fine array of performing arts venues. Just some of the performing arts venues found throughout Austin include:

• Ariel Dance Theatre
• Long Center for the Performing Arts
• Palmer Events Center
• Frank Erwin Center
• Austin Playhouse
• Ballet Austin
• Paramount Theatre

Sports

Both amateur and professional sports teams are popular attractions in Austin. They include:

• Austin Ice Bats (AA Professional Hockey)
• Austin Wranglers (ALF Arena Football Team)
• Austin Toros (NBA D-League Basketball Team)
• Round Rock Express (AAA Baseball Team)
• Texas Longhorns (Big 12 Conference College Sports)