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Austin Overview

In almost anything you read or hear about Austin, you will be told that it is a laid back city. "Laid back" has become Austin's defining trait. First-time visitors get here and expect to find a city whose denizens all move about and express themselves in the unhurried manner of Willie Nelson. They must feel a little put upon when they drive into town only to find bearish traffic and pushy drivers and a downtown that is looking uncomfortably similar to Houston or Dallas. Read More

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Hotels

from: $127

Hyatt Regency Austin

208 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $135

Omni Austin Hotel

700 San Jacinto Blvd at 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $99

Renaissance Austin Hotel

9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Austin Zoo

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10807 Rawhide Trail
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This small zoo, some 14 miles southwest of downtown, may not feature the state-of-the-jungle... Read More

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Austin Duck Adventures

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Boarding in front of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
209 E. 6th St
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

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It's a hoot—or should I say a quack? Whether or not you opt to use the duck call... Read More

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Austin Children's Museum

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Dell Discovery Center
201 Colorado St
Austin, Texas

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Located in a large, state-of-the-art facility, this excellent children's museum has... Read More

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5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Austin

Distance (mi.)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 6.6 map
San Antonio International Airport 66.8 map
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport 145.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Austin

Distance (mi.)
College Station Easterwood Field 84.9 map
Waco Municipal Airport 98.2 map
Victoria County-Foster Airport 109.9 map

Flight Deals to Austin

Originating From
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin (AUS) $126
Denver (DEN) to Austin (AUS) $166
Phoenix (PHX) to Austin (AUS) $183
Charlotte (CLT) to Austin (AUS) $197
Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS) $207

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Austin Vacation Rentals

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Lovely East Downtown Arts & Crafts Home

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Dishwasher, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Stove
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from: $250

Beautiful Lakefront Cottage in Texas Hill Country

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Lakefront, No Pets, Non-Smoking
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from: $600

See the Downtown Austin Skyline

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool

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