Situated on the banks of the Colorado River, Austin is an eclectic town, noted for its politics, scholars, live music, and lush hills.
With its pleasant climate, almost any day of the year finds Austinites walking the hike and bike trails, rowing on Town Lake, playing soccer and disc golf in Zilker Park, sailing and water skiing on Lake Travis, and bicycling through the scenic Texas Hill Country.
Austin is a community of artistic vitality. Although best known for its lively music scene, a variety of writers, performers, and artists call Austin home. Austinites enjoy dramatic performance, live music, and exhibitions. Many local festivals provide the opportunity to enjoy talent from other parts of the country and world as well.
But Austin is more than its natural and artistic assets. An emphasis on education has made Austin one of the most highly educated cities in the nation. This educational environment has attracted numerous technology-based firms to the Austin area and propelled Austin into its position as one of the fastest growing cities in America. In 2002, Fortune Magazine again ranked Austin as one of the best cities in America.
As the capital city of Texas, Austin offers ready access to a number of government agencies and political organizations. Austin is also the geographical center of the state, with Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio just short drives away. The Capital City offers the best of both worlds, providing challenging opportunities in a strong, diversified economy, as well as a high quality of life.