Austin is the capital in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Travis County. Situated in Central Texas, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 16th-largest in the United States of America, as well as the third fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000 to 2006. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, Austin has a population of 743,074. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Greater Austin metropolitan area with a population of about 1.6 million people. Austin was selected as the No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006, and the "Greenest City in America"Residents of Austin are known as "Austinites," and include a diverse mix of university professors, students, politicians, lobbyists, musicians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and white-collar workers. The main campus of the University of Texas is located in Austin. The city is home to enough large sites of major technology corporations to have earned it the nickname "Silicon Hills." Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World", a reference to its status as home to many musicians and music venues.

Austin's Park - Mini golf, bumper boats, go-karts, rock climbing, kiddie play area, laser tag, batting cages, game pavillion and more on 22 acres of outdoor fun and more than 50,000 square feet of indoor fun. Austin Zoo - Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo and provides sanctuary to displaced animals from a variety of unfortunate and often neglectful situation. Blanton Museum of Art - The Blanton's permanent collection is composed of over 17,000 works of art from Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The museum also features a dynamic changing exhibition schedule that allows visitors to experience a broad range of artistic expression and history. The Dinosaur Park - An educational and fun place for everyone to learn about the majestic animals that ruled our earth for over 150 million years.

When it comes to shopping Austin plays in the big leagues. From uniquely homegrown boutiques to chain franchises to outlet malls, Austin is home to the range of shopping that is sure to meet your needs. Here are a few malls and shopping districts to get you started. Are Barton Creek Square Mall, Highland Mall, the Domain and shopping centers are the Arboretum, South Congress Avenue, Brodie Oaks Shopping Center.

Austin restaurants to suit every taste. Dine in or carry out. Whether you want traditional barbeque or authentic Tex-Mex or if your tastes run to Chinese, Steak, or Vegetarian cuisine, you'll find it in Austin. Some of the famous restaurants are Roux Cajun Con-fusion in downtown Austin is located on historic 6th street. We offer cool drinks, cozy atmosphere and a Louisiana fare with a contemporary and healthy spin. Louie's 106 on historic 6th Street has been an Austin favorite since its opening in 1986. Owner Joe Elmiger has put together a perfect combination of delicious tapas, over 600 wine labels, and a wonderful array of seafood, steaks, and mediterranean entrees. The Sagra Experience combines a simple, prudent formula of modestly stylish environment, subtly sophisticated food, impeccably welcoming service and prices that everyone will find reasonable. Sagra feels familiar, friendly and comfortable.

Austin City's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 40.0°F. In August, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 95.6°F. The driest month in Austin City is January with 1.89 inches of precipitation, and with 5.03 inches May is the wettest month.

The basic unit of U.S. currency is the dollar, which is subdivided into 100 cents.