Austin is the state capitol of Texas, home of the UT Longhorns and some like to say the music capitol of the world. These are all true but Austin is also much more. Centrally located in the state, Austin is where laid-back southern hospitality blends with the modern, up-scale, upbeat vision of things to come. Austin and its citizens are an eclectic blend of culture, education and employment. Following the diversity of its population Austin real estate offers a variety of lifestyles and home styles to choose from. You will find modern downtown condos mixed with historical mansions. You will see a blend of modern architect situated among small bungalows in one area and older subdivisions surrounded by new homes in another. With the phenomenal growth of the city, the boundaries of north, south, east and west are no longer easy to pin point. North Austin extends as far Cedar Park and Pflugerville, South Austin extends south to Manchaca, Buda, Creedmoor and Del Valle, West to Bee Caves and Dripping Springs, and areas around Lakeway, and East to Manor, Elgin and vast rural areas in between. County lines and school districts cross over and intermingle with each other. All of this area includes the central city of Austin which in its self offers a great assortment of lifestyles. This mixture of historical, modern, urban and rural life styles is largely what makes Austin appealing to a wide variety of people and businesses.
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Another attraction is the excellent choices in entertainment and activities available to everyone, many at little or no cost. Austin can boast of wonderful museums, libraries and performing art venues but can also entice and entertain you with live music of every genre in an atmosphere to suit any taste. If the outdoors is your passion, Austin offers a multitude of parks, greenbelts and hike and bike trails, to accommodate almost every outdoor activity you could want. If you would like to add water, Lake Austin, Lake Travis and Barton Springs provide an abundance of room for all types of water sports and activities or just relax and watch a gorgeous sunset.
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This diversity includes food. Lots and lots of food. Like everything else in Austin you will find diversity is what makes it special. Whether you are looking for a hole-in-the-wall hamburger joint, some of the best Mexican food or Bar-B-Q anywhere, a fine dining restaurant, or a private club, Austin has it, and plenty of it. There is something for everyone.
Austin is a big city in a little package and prides itself on its ability to maintain the qualities of a small town while at the same time progressing into a modern, technological and sophisticated metropolis.
