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  1. Austin ( / ˈɔːstɪn / AW-stin) [7] is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, [8] it is the 11th-most populous city in the United States, [9] the fourth-most populous city in the state ...

  2. May 24, 2024 · Austin, city, capital of Texas, U.S., and seat (1840) of Travis county. It is located where the Colorado River crosses the Balcones Escarpment in the south-central part of the state, about 80 miles (130 km) northeast of San Antonio .

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  3. Visit the Live Music Capital of the World: Austin, Texas! Find places to stay, things to do, restaurants, events, nightlife, outdoor experiences, and more.

  4. Austin. Texas, USA, North America. Texas' state capital has kept its small-town heart, earning the love with great music, culinary prowess, whip-smart locals and a sociable streak impossible to resist. Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do.

  5. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, the Lone Star State. The city dates back to the 1830s, when the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area, then part of Mexico. In 1837, settlers founded the village of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River, the ...

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  7. Austin is a city of about 965,000 people (2021) on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country.

  8. Things to Do in Austin, TX - Austin Attractions. There's lots to explore in Austin. Paddleboard in Lady Bird Lake, visit Texas' State Capitol, and bar hop through Rainey Street. Bat watching is on from May till September. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All.

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