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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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Attractions

Austin Zoo

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

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

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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Airports

Major Airports near Austin

	Distance (mi.)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport	6.6 map	Flight Deals to AUS
San Antonio International Airport	66.8 map	Flight Deals to SAT
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

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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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Feature Articles

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Deep in the Heart of Austin
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Trip Ideas

Wild Times
Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature’s biggest stars. Prepare for an experience everyone can savor.
Best Solitutude: Matagorda Island WMA (Texas)
America's Best Beaches
American Orient Express: El Paso, Texas, to Copper Canyon, Mexico
2. Big Bend, Texas
GORP's Top 10 Favorite Parks