Austin is a vibrant city, populated by fun-loving folks and visited by more than 10 million people every year. With the atmosphere of a small Texas town and the conveniences, culture and nightlife of a metropolitan city, Austin has it all. Sparkling rivers and lakes, dramatic, varied terrain and a top-ranked university add to the unequaled quality and character of the metropolitan Austin area.
Austin has thriving businesses and a growing high-tech economy, wonderful recreational areas, great schools, a variety of entertainment options, convenient shopping, and top-notch hospitals and medical facilities.
Money magazine recently ranked Austin the 8th best place to live in the United States, so take a minute to explore the variety and depth of what our new home has to offer.
Business
Austin has one of the fastest growing economies in the country, and the main reason is that our city is very business-friendly. A leader in the high-tech industry, Austin supports its business base through a reasonable tax structure, a well-educated workforce, good schools and fairly low cost of living. That all adds up to a welcome place to build a strong business presence.
Austin has one of the fastest growing economies in the country, and the main reason is that our city is very business-friendly. A leader in the high-tech industry, Austin supports its business base through a reasonable tax structure, a well-educated workforce, good schools and fairly low cost of living. That all adds up to a welcome place to build a strong business presence.
With an average of 300 clear days per year and over 10,000 acres of greenbelt in the metro area, Austin is a nature-lover's paradise. The Raddison Hotel is conveniently located near Town Lake's hiking, jogging, and bicycling trails and rentals for canoeing. Outdoor recreation is a way of life around here, and that's due to the abundance of resources for anyone who loves the outdoors -- highland lakes, crystal clear springs, camping areas, and dozens of golf courses and parks.
And after a day exploring and enjoying Austin's outdoor sites, there's nothing better than relaxing indoors at one of our fine restaurants. Austin's dining selection ranges from better-than-you-expected steak houses, barbecue and Tex-Mex, to unequalled cajun, Italian and Oriental fare, to fine continental and eclectic cuisine. From March through November, view Austin's famous urban bat colony from the comfort of the Radisson's host restaurant, TGI Friday's.And don't forget to visit one of the many local brew-pubs, making some of the best beer and grub you'll find anywhere.
Education
With the magnificently grand University of Texas bell tower looming over the downtown area, it's easy to see why Austin is a well-educated town. With over 48,000 students matriculating each year, the university adds an erudite character to this growing city. (And the students like the city so much, more than 60% remain after graduation.)
Throw in strong, proactive school districts, competent, hard-working teachers, and some of the best public and private schools in Texas, and you have a recipe for an unparalleled atmosphere for education.
The University of Texas is home to the 2005 BCS National Champions — Hook 'Em 'Horns!
Whether you're looking for a rock concert or a violin concerto, Austincan handle yourentertainment needs. Boasting one of the biggest music scenes in the country, our fair city provides plenty of fun for anything, from day trips to a night on the town.
Within walking distance from the Raddison Hotel, the Warehouse District at West 4th & 5th Streets offers some of Austin's best restaurants and micro breweries.
For club hoppers, there's historic East 6th Street, second only to New Orleans' Bourbon street in night clubs per block. Home to pleasant daytime shopping and festivals, 6th Street transforms at dusk into a nightlife mecca, with club after club offering live music from blues and rock, to jazz, funk and alternative. Even off 6th street, you'll find the best music all over town, with over 100 clubs in the Austin area that offer live music nightly.
If it's culture you're interested in, Austin has two superb venues for the finer entertainment arts: the historic Paramount Theater and UT's Bass Concert Hall. Both offer year-round programs of ballet, symphony, opera, modern dance, musicals and plays. For more plays and musicals, head out to Zachary Scott Theater right on the lake, or the Capitol City Playhouse.
Austin has a strong health-care community. There are four major area hospitals within 20 miles of downtown, and convenient specialty clinics and offices located all over the city. Austin also has one of the top-ranked, munipality-owned EMS units in the state.
With an average of 300 clear days per year and over 10,000 acres of greenbelt in the metro area, Austin is a nature-lover's paradise. The Raddison Hotel is conveniently located near Town Lake's hiking, jogging, and bicycling trails and rentals for canoeing. Outdoor recreation is a way of life around here, and that's due to the abundance of resources for anyone who loves the outdoors -- highland lakes, crystal clear springs, camping areas, and dozens of golf courses and parks.
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