Music in Austin Texas

Austin is known as the live music capital of the world because it has the most live music venues per capita in the entire country. Austin’s residents claim you can see a show any day of the week at almost any time of the day. It has more than 200 music venues and literally thousands of musicians. It’s also home to the memorial of Stevie Ray Vaughn, arguably the best blues guitarist the world has ever seen. Aside from the popular Austin City Limits television show, there’s an Austin City Limits music festival that lasts for three days with over 100 bands on eight stages.

Film in Austin

Austin is considered to be the very best location in the country to shoot a film. In part, due to its diverse landmasses and rich culture, but also because of its weather, allowing film crews to shoot all year round. In fact, well over a hundred movies and television shows have been shot in Austin. Some of the more popular ones include Friday Night Lights, Secondhand Lions, Dazed and Confused, and Varsity Blues. Maybe if you’re lucky you’ll run into a movie star in a Austin Hotel lobby.

The Fine Art of Austin Texas

Whether you’re interested in design, paintings, or sculptures, Austin has all of them. The newest addition to the community is the University Of Texas’s Blanton fine-art museum. It’s also home to the Mexic-Arte Museum, which is a huge tourist attraction, representing Mexican and Latin American art. The museum has a strong educational drive, and it holds at least one major event a month. Austin is also home to the rather incredible Zilker Botanical Garden. It has 30 acres of gardens with streams, ponds, and waterfalls throughout. They call the Zilker Botanical Garden the “Jewel in the Heart of Austin.” For fine-art aficionados Austin, Texas is a great place to visit.

Regardless of any specific artistic interest, Austin, Texas has more than anybody could ask for. It has a large and diverse art scene that can be both educational and fun. Don’t delay, book your Austin TX hotel room today and visit Austin!

Historical Sites

If it is history you are interested in, visit the State Capitol Building. Take a tour of Bremond Block, an area with 11 historic homes built in the late 1800′s. Pay your respects to a variety of Texas heroes, including Stephen F. Austin at the Texas State Cemetery. Make sure you see the historic Millett Opera House on a trip downtown.

Museums for Adults and Children

A must see is the Austin Children’s Museum with a variety of interactive exhibits that your whole family is sure to enjoy. If it is art you are interested in, pay a visit to the Austin Museum of Art. Your whole family will enjoy the Bob Bullock State History Museum featuring Austin’s only IMAX Theater. To finish your museum experience, a must see is the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum.

A Wide Variety of Sports

If it is college sports you love, be sure to check out the University of Texas Longhorns. Their football teams as well as their basketball teams will not disappoint. If you’re interested in professional basketball, make sure to catch the Austin Toros, a NBA Developmental League team. Also check out the Austin Aztex, a relatively new pro soccer league team.

Music for all Tastes

Austin was given the name the Live Music Capital of the World in 1991 for a reason. Since Austin is said to have the most live music per capita, there is surely something for you to go out and listen to. In March, the SXSW Conference is held where presentations are given showcasing new things in music. There are a variety of music festivals like the ACL Music Fest and the Urban Music Fest to attend as well. Don’t miss checking out a variety of live music performances downtown or in the SoCo area.

Hotels in Austin

Austin, with all it has to offer is awaiting you. Come, visit and stay awhile in some of the fine hotels in the area. You can bring you pets along too because there are many pet friendly hotels in Austin Texas available.