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With nicknames such as “Live Music Capital of the World,” “The ATX,” and “City of the Violet Crown,” Austin is one of the most lively and pleasant cities to live in throughout the nation.

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With a population of about 758,000 residents in the city and about 1.7 million in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Area, Austin is the capital of Texas and the county seat of Travis County. Austin is located in Central Texas and is the 15^th largest city in the nation. Austin has achieved numerous awards for its excellence in beauty and quality of life including No. 2 Best Big City in “Best Places to Live” by Money magazine in 2006, No. 3 as “Greenest City in America” by MSN in 2009, No. 2 as city with the best people, referring to the personalities and attributes of the citizens by CNN, America’s #1 College Town by the Travel Channel, and 5^th safest city in the United States.

Today, Austin has developed into a major city and center for technology and business, being home to major companies such as Dell, Whole Foods Market, and Freescale Semiconductor. The city is also home to the University of Texas. Visitors to Austin can find excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities in the city, as well as a wealth of art and culture. “Keep Austin Weird” has been adopted by many locals as the city’s mottos in order to promote Austin’s eccentricity and diversity, as well as supporting local and independent businesses so they are not taken over by global corporations. Some of the popular attractions in Austin include the O. Henry House Museum, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin Film Festival, Victory Grill, Zachary Scott Theatre Center, The Paramount Theatre, and much more. Looking for Austin Real Estate and Condos Information try Hill County Property.

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