Austin & the Texas Hill Country

"There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin ...
it's a great place to live."

-- Willie Nelson

The University of Texas is located in the heart of Austin. The state capitol of Texas continues to gain national recognition as one of the premier cities to live. A former #1 pick, Austin was tabbed the #3 best city to Live in the country by Fortune Magazine in 2000.

Its central location gives ready access to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country for you outdoor enthusiasts. Austin offers an abundance of excellent restaurants and a wide range of shopping, museums, and art galleries.

Austin, also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World", is a mecca for musical talent, highlighted by the South by Southwest music festival, which draws over 800 bands annually from all around the world.

For more on Austin and The University of Texas, visit UT's Visitor Central.