Rolling hills, a chain of lakes 150 miles long, 300 days of sunshine, and acres of parks all add up to an ideal setting for vacation enjoyment. Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country offer hiking and bike trails, swimming, and golf. In addition, there is ballooning, bird watching, canoeing, excellent bass fishing, rock climbing, sailing, scuba diving, spelunking, and tennis. Austin is also a popular city for business and one of the most thriving commercial areas in the southern United States. The winning combination of high tech industry, light manufacturing, and abundant cultural resources has given Austin the reputation of being one of the southwest's most visited and loved vacation sites.
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The Million Dollar Question - Where Will You Stay? | Oct 31 07'
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Austin Day 2: Plenty To Do, As It Turns Out | Mar 08 08'
"Since I'm the one telling the story, I proclaim proud victory for me. Me!"
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Austin Day 1: A Slower Pace...We Tried, Anyway | Mar 07 08'
"He finished the song by playing the piano with his FEET."
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Starting Point | Apr 27 06'
"ACL Baby !"
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Barack Obama Rally | Feb 22 07'
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