Insiders' Guide to Austin - Softcover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
Laid-back and peaceful yet high-tech and buzzing, Austin is acclaimed for its quality of life and diverse and creative vibe. More than just the Texas state capital, Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World,” offering an exciting mix of natural beauty, family attractions, and a hip and happening cultural scene. This authoritative guide leads the way to tranquil Barton Springs Pool, the thrill of UT football at Memorial Stadium, and authentic Tex-Mex fare as hot as you can handle. Inside you’ll find:
countless details on how to live and thrive in Austin, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
a comprehensive guide to day trips, restaurants, lodging, the live music scene, and recreational opportunities
the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Austin Zoo, Zilker Botanical Garden, the Texas State Capitol, and Sixth Street
sections dedicated to children, retirement, and more

Hilary Hylton is a freelance writer whose work covers business, social issues, personalities, government, politics, cuisine, and travel. Her work has been published in regional, national, and international publications. She has lived in Austin since 1977 and has written about many aspects of life in the area.

Cam Rossie is a former domestic and foreign correspondent for the Associated Press news service whose work has appeared in newspapers throughout the United States and abroad. She has lived in Austin since 1993.