Austin, Texas
The Live Music Capital
Endless live music, brisket, and Texas's quirky, green capital.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Austin, Texas.
Live music every night across the city.
Legendary Central Texas barbecue.
Swim Barton Springs and float the rivers.
SXSW and ACL festivals.
Texas's hippest, most outdoorsy city.
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Austin is Texas with the volume up — live music on every corner, smoky brisket worth queuing for, spring-fed swimming holes, and a 'keep it weird' streak. Festival-famous and outdoorsy, it's the state's coolest city.
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Safety Overview
Austin, Texas
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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