Austin is thought of as a very popular tourist spot. Every year thousands of tourists flock to this exquisite location for a vacation filled with sightseeing, fun-filled activity as well as entertainment too. Austin’s a city that doesn’t take itself too seriously. After all, you can’t have a motto like “Keep Austin Weird” and be buttoned-up. We’re laid-back, full of energy and, yes, a little weird. We’re also like no place else in Texas. Sure, you’ll find the occasional honky-tonk. And plenty of barbecue. But you’ll also find a thriving art community. Filmmakers. Sports fanatics. 200 live music venues. And world-renowned festivals. So, check us out. Because there’s always something playing in Austin. In the state capital of Texas, we pride ourselves on being far from ordinary. In fact, we celebrate being “weird.” Austin is a hot spot for creativity and embraces its community of musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and progressive thinkers. We're home to a singer named Willie, a cyclist named Lance and a Longhorn steer named Bevo. And we’re known for being the Live Music Capital of the World®, a title that we take pretty seriously with nearly 200 live music venues. As the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, rolling hills and sparkling waterways abound in Austin. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, there’s always something playing here.