1. The capital of the state of Texas and 4th largest state capital by population.
2. 4th largest city in Texas and seat of
Travis county.
3. The "live" music capital of the
country. Just look at Austin City Limits.
4. home to the University of Texas
5. Thanks to the University, has one of the youngest, hippest, most educated populations in the
country. Not to mention:
6. a whole slew of hightech jobs and one of the largest high-tech centers in the country.
7. It is now among the fastest-growing cities in the country.
8. one of the "fittest" and healthiest residents of any American city, thanks to its young
pop. and convenient location to recreation.
9. Ranked as the "weirdest" cities in the country.
Austin is just downright cool.
Not necessarily one of the largest metropolises in the
country, but very
nice and an excellant quality of life nonetheless.