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    "I hear Dallas is nice!"(3 Tips)
    Nauci
    "keep Austin weird :3"(3 Tips)
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    "Franklin's bbq rated one of the best in the nation."(3 Tips)
    Melanie
    "Salt Lick BBQ is the best."(2 Tips)
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  • Justin C.heart icon on user image
    Justin CoxNovember 18, 2013
    Why would anyone suggest to people to not to move to one of the best cities in Texas? To people that haven't been here it's actually a very great place to live. Culturally diverse & yet laid back.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Ro
    RoJune 20, 2013
    Found out that Austin is the allegedly the allergy capital of the US- a local said so when I started snffling. Regardless- Austin is the funnest city around! FUNNEST is a word! Go to the White Horse!
    Upvoted Feb 22
  • Ariana S.
    Ariana ShankasaurusJune 11, 2013
    Fantastical City! Live music capital of the WORLD!!! Food drinks ppl are awesome!! You will not be disappointed!!
    Upvoted Mar 11
  • Voniaheart icon on user image
    VoniaSeptember 9, 2018
    I love this city.
  • Juls S.heart icon on user image
    Juls SalgadoOctober 11, 2016
    No place like home! The heart and soul of Texas.
  • Justin C.heart icon on user image
    Justin CoxNovember 18, 2013
    Grew up near Dallas and have to admit while if you live in a small town nearby it is fine to visit on occasion when boredom sets in. When looking for a place to settle down though come to Austin.
  • Mitchheart icon on user image
    MitchNovember 26, 2016
    One of the last pockets of culture in the US. Come as you are.
  • Charles S.
    Charles StricklinAugust 3, 2014
    Franklin BBQ: Get there around 9am (or earlier) and get the beef brisket... It's worth the wait!
  • Jay B.heart icon on user image
    Jay ByersFebruary 10, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    I love downtown Austin. Growing up with Washington D.C. as my hometown and New York a short trip away can make me hard to impress. But Austin is great.
  • Melanie
    MelanieMarch 11, 2012
    Salt Lick BBQ is the best. Worth the drive to Driftwood or Round Rock to get the best BBQ!
  • 💋JinkyJane✈✈✈🇺🇸heart icon on user image
    Pedi-cabs come in handy esp. when you wanna explore the city...And with a cute pedi-cab driver like Austin, makes your adventure journey an enjoyable one...;)
  • FamilyFun
    FamilyFunMarch 16, 2012
    Great food, wonderful hiking in the surrounding area, and swimming in Barton Springs (it's often warm enough in March and April). -Senior Editor
  • Amber J.
    Amber JSeptember 17, 2022
    I’ve lived in few states: MN, SD, FL, KY, OH and found this city to be one of my least favorite. It’s “trendy”, everyone is in a hurry and the sense of entitled is high.
  • Damian B.
    Damian BayonaMay 14, 2016
    Eat tacos. Drink Lone Star. Listen to live music. Boogie with your boo. Take in the sun. Cool down with a margarita. Repeat as necessary.
  • Eden S.
    Eden ScharmenJune 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    6th Street, River activities..
  • ReneeGrayheart icon on user image
    ReneeGrayAugust 1, 2013
    Take the time to visit the Capital and some of the historical landmarks.
  • Karen B.
    Karen BrittainJuly 7, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Barton Creek Greenbelt is great for walking.
  • TeyTeyheart icon on user image
    TeyTeyFebruary 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Austin, TX > Portland, OR ... [Even "Cat Daddy" and "Tres" Shannon of PDX's Voodoo Doughnut like Austin and have even considered opening up shop in ATX...]
    Upvoted Jan 31
  • Ivana B.
    Ivana BronstrupDecember 6, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Must do's MT.Bonnell, town lake (lady bird lake) Willie nelsons statue, trudys stuffed avocado, homeslice pizza, dirty martins, barton springs, 6 th street, just a few tabs
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan Mondragón SomeraJanuary 29, 2018
    Great city, nice people :) wished for a little bit more museums
  • Alfred A.heart icon on user image
    Alfred AvilaOctober 9, 2018
    Fun city!!!
  • D'shaunn D.heart icon on user image
    D'shaunn DixonJuly 22, 2017
    It's a busy city....if you can stand the traffic, lots of things to do.
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MillerJanuary 7, 2015
    That's a big question. Food, music, weather, etc.
  • Nimas A.
    Nimas AyuApril 23, 2013
    I love to look around the town. Nice city!
  • ChaNizNuck C.
    If you believe in God, im sure he would love to hear thanks every now and again instead of all complaints and request!
  • Emily M.heart icon on user image
    Emily MurphyFebruary 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Be aware of town drunks, be Aware of town crazies and our Homeless Austin is a very beautiful city
  • Lianne
    LianneApril 21, 2013
    The best city I have ever been to! Great music, great food, great people, great fun!
  • David S.
    David StanfordMay 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get off the freeway, and take south first all the way up!
  • Nayan P.heart icon on user image
    Nayan PJune 3, 2021
    Been here 100+ times
    The best city, live music 🎶 capital of the world 🌎
    Upvoted Feb 4
  • Teresa C.
    Teresa CisnerosDecember 24, 2012
    Ciscos on Chicon and east 6th street best Migas and fajitas in town!!!
  • AP
    APMarch 10, 2012
    Welcome to Austin! Please don't move here, though. I hear Dallas is nice!
  • Perminder K.
    Perminder KlairMarch 11, 2012
    Franklin's bbq rated one of the best in the nation. Very long line though.
  • PureWow
    PureWowMarch 16, 2016
    Best time to visit: September - October. If you can stand the bustle, go for the iconic ACL festival late September. The city slows down after that, so if you want a quieter vacay, October is great. Read more
  • Bernabe C.heart icon on user image
    Bernabe CostalesNovember 16, 2016
    Friendly people.
  • ramon h.
    ramon hernandezMay 11, 2012
    Learn how to drive, better yet. Move away from here. I hear dallas is nice
  • Joey G.heart icon on user image
    Joey GarciaNovember 27, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    If ya have any tree allergies, wearing face mask outside is useful.
  • Brad L.heart icon on user image
    Brad LeeseApril 10, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best place for original food creations!
  • Dianey S.heart icon on user image
    Dianey SandovalAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Lots TO explore and do... You Will never want to leave!! 😉💚✌️
  • Lisa C.
    Lisa COctober 8, 2013
    Love this town. Lots to see and do.
  • D. Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    D. Kevin SurbaughJune 23, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Watch out for the people who drive faster then the posted speed limit and simingly don't know what a turn signal is.
  • Grace-Valerie F.heart icon on user image
    Dont drink and drive, stay down and walk to your hearts content 
  • Grace-Valerie F.heart icon on user image
    Crossing little Lakeway peninsula, heading back to downtown :))
  • Scott L.
    Scott LongJanuary 25, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Go to Town Lake and walk the hike and bike trail.
  • Samantha J.
    Samantha JacobsJune 22, 2022
    Such a lovely place to visit🥰
  • Steven C.
    Steven CogburnAugust 16, 2014
    Just passing thru, keep it weird!
  • Elle A.
    Elle AApril 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Always be prepared for traffic no matter what time it is!!
  • Lerone W.heart icon on user image
    Lerone WilliamsAugust 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Has the worst traffic in the United States. I get around I'm a truck driver so, trust me it's true!
  • Brian C.
    Brian CrouchMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Congress and Red River are the roads to get to if you need a taxi during SxSW
  • Barry R.
    Barry RatcliffeSeptember 6, 2015
    Austin's Great but Bastrop's BETTER !
  • Cody W.heart icon on user image
    Cody WaldropNovember 20, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Best city on Earth!
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