Austin, TX

Austin, Texas

Information:
Population: 842,592
Area: 271.8 sq miles
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International
Weather: Coldest month Jan at 48 F, hottest month July at 85 F
Language: English
Currency: US Dollar
Telecommunications: Modern
Known for: Being the "Weird City", being the "Greenest City In US"

Popular Things To Do:

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 4.1 Stars
Created in 1991, but restored in the 1950s, this garden is home to 168 bronze and stone sculptures. They are waxed to protect them, and so visually impaired people can enjoy them. The waterfall and streams hide the sounds of traffic, while visitors walk through paths in the woods. There is even occasional music playing in the trees. This is a must see for anyone who enjoys art or nature.


Lundberg Bakery 3.9 Stars
This is a historical building that was a bakery in 1876 owned by a Swedish immigrant. It was used for a variety of purposes starting in 1936, until Austin took ownership of the building in 1980. The downstairs area is a kitchen, and the upstairs area is an art exhibit. Some couples even get married on the balcony of this building. But, people have given bad reviews of the merchandise here. Some even say it looks like it was made by their grandparents. This is a must see for anyone who enjoys arts and crafts or history.


Lady Bird Lake, 4.5 Stars
This lake is one of the most popular attractions in Austin. There are paths with lots of exits, so nobody will have to walk too far if they are tired. There are rowing programs for all ages. People can rent canoes and kayaks. This is a must see for anyone who loves boating, lakes, or walking.


Hotels
Austin hotels range from $55 to $340+ a night. The pictured hotel is the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin. It starts at $330 a night and has four stars.


Restaurants
Some great restaurants in Austin are Franklin Barbecue and Wink. The pictured restaurant is Uchicko, a Japanese restaurant with a 4.7 star rating.

My Review (6)
I give Austin a 6 out of 10. I think the lake is nice, and the sculpture garden looks interesting. It seems like there aren't that many things to do, though. But I'm not sure, though, because I haven't visited.