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"There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin"
- Willie Nelson
Why is Austin such a cool place to live, especially for creative types? Austin’s an intermediate size city–big, but not too big, and culturally rich–the population is diverse and highly educated. Austin has made so many Top 10 lists it'll make your head spin. These include Number 2 on CNN Money's 'Top 10 Best Big Cities in the Country,' Number 1 on MSN.com's 'America's 10 Greenest Cities,' Number 2 on Moviemaker Magazine's 'Best Places to Live for Moviemakers,' and Number 8 on Reader's Digest's 'America's Cleanest Cities.'
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Music & Film Mecca
The music & arts community is welcoming and friendly. it’s a supportive scene, a magnet for creative people from all over the world. The SIMS Foundation, The Austin Music Foundation, The health alliance for austin musicians and The new austin music and entrtainment television station METV are examples of the supportive-nature of the Austin music community. recording artists such as Willie Nelson, Spoon, Shawn Colvin, The Dixie Chicks, Eliza Gilkyson, Patty Griffin, Jimmie Vaughan, Ian McLagan, Bob Schneider, los lonely boys and Alejandro Escovedo all call Austin home. What else? South By Southwest, Austin City Limits, Austin City Limits Music Festival, radio station KGSR and live music at more than 100 venues on any given evening. The film industry is also on a roll here. MovieMaker Magazine ranks Austin #1 on its list of best places in the US to live and make movies. Directors such as Robert Rodriguez and Richard Linklater are stirring things up at Austin Studios and there are several film festivals gaining international attention.Family Friendly
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, or have several kids heading off to college, the Austin area is an ideal place to raise a family. Area school districts such as Eanes, Lake Travis and Dripping Springs are among the best in the state—many include Blue Ribbon schools that rival expensive private schools in larger metropolitan areas. The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest, most affordable universities in the United States, attracting students from around the globe. In 2004, The Princeton Review ranked UT Austin in The Top 10 'Best Value' Colleges in the US. Austin Lyric Opera, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, The Paramount and State Theaters, Zachary Scott Theater and The Dougherty Arts Center are among many places that have terrific programs for kids and adults alike.Gorgeous Surroundings
The subtle beauty of the Texas Hill Country, places like Barton Springs, Krause Springs and Hamilton Pool add up to an awe-inspiring place to live and create, not to mention procreate, if you’re so inclined.
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