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Austin
Named as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is home to more than 250 live music venues and hosts major music events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival. You can find a lot more entertainment in Austin, with events such as the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix taking place in November, and the Austin Film Festival in October.
Nevertheless, music and entertainment is not all that Austin is famous for. This unique city also boasts beautiful outdoor spaces, with thousands of acres of parkland with numerous hike and bike trails as well as mountain biking trails. Some must-see attractions for Austin’s natural beauty include the Ziker Metropolitan Park and Barton Springs. There are also opportunities for paddling, boating and fishing in Austin as well as tours that you can attend by cycle, train, horse-drawn carriage, Segway, water or simply by foot!
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Suggested Accommodation
America's Best Value InnModerateFrom £70 per room per night
Located north of the downtown area, within a short drive of the city's attractions, this property offers great value for money. It is close to Lincoln village which offers a selection of restaurants.
There is an outdoor pool and fitness room and continental breakfast. The room amenities include a mini-fridge, coffee maker, cable TV, iron/ironing board and hairdryer.
Omni DowntownFirst ClassFrom £205 per room per night
Located in the heart of Austin, near the lively 6th Street Entertainment District.
The hotel's 392 luxurious rooms include a private bathroom, TV, fully stocked refreshment centre, coffee maker, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. Onsite, there is a restaurant, a lounge bar, rooftop heated swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness centre. A gift shop, beauty and nail salons are within the premises and Wi-Fi is available. Children under 17 stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.