Austin is internationally known as one of the world’s greatest places to live. Austin is nestled in the central Texas Hill Country, and surrounded by lakes and rivers. It is the Capital of Texas and the home to the University of Texas. The city of Austin prides itself on being environmentally progressive, technologically advanced, and culturally literate.  Forward thinkers and bold decision makers influence Austin giving rise to a salon style atmosphere in its coffee houses, pubs, and poetry clubs.

An average of 300 days of sunshine per year, the picturesque hill country, and beautiful lakes afford Austin area residents with a diverse range of healthy outdoor activities to choose from on any given day, from sailing, motor boating, camping, and hiking, to jogging and rollerblading. It’s no wonder that Austin is home to some of the world’s preeminent cyclists such as Lance Armstrong and that hunting and fishing are still favored past times for many residents.

Movers and shakers in Hollywood and New York City now refer to Austin as “the third coast” because of its vibrant live music scene - Austin is actually known as the Live Music Capital of the World - and the increasing number of feature films produced here.

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