Austin is home to vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings. Austin is known to be the "live music capital of the world".

Austin has more live music venues per capita than anywhere else in the nation. There are more than 1,900 bands and performing artists living in and around our city. From blues to indie rock, country to jazz, rock en español and more, Austin's nearly 200 live music venues mean you can catch a show any day, at almost any time.

Austin is also a center for film and Formula 1's Circuit of the Americas raceway. Its abundant parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming, boating and other outdoor pursuits. Austin is an incredible place to live, work, and play. It's easy to see why since 2011, Austin has received more than 50 local and national rankings.