31 Pictures that Perfectly Describe Life in Austin, Texas

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It’s no easy task to describe the greatness that is the City of Austin, Texas, but everyone who lives here knows there’s something special about this city.  There’s a reason 150 people move here every day.  The combination of warm weather, a laid back lifestyle, and tad of weirdness make Austin unique, and despite rapid population growth, Austin remains a downright cool place to live.  Here are the pictures to prove it:

1. Austin is a beautiful city growing at an inspiring rate.

Image source: Flickr user Andy
Image source: Flickr user Andy

2. We’ve got our staples that have been around forever.

Photo source: Flickr user Andy
Photo source: Flickr user Andy

3. Like the Stateside Theater

Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos
Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos

4. 6th Street is unlike anything else.

Photo source: Flickr user John Rogers
Photo source: Flickr user John Rogers

5. Austin is home to the flagship Whole Foods store.

Photo source: Flickr user That Other Paper
Photo source: Flickr user That Other Paper

6. Tacos are elevated to an art form here…and they’re regularly eaten for breakfast.

Photo source: Flickr user Phil
Photo source: Flickr user Phil

7. And you can eat delicious queso 24/7.

Photo source: Flickr user Mike Fabio
Photo source: Flickr user Mike Fabio

8. We take our barbecue seriously.

Photo source: Flickr user Bob Shrader
Photo source: Flickr user Bob Shrader

9. And subsistence on a healthy diet of Lone Star and Topo Chico.

Photo source: Flickr user misti_kay
Photo source: Flickr user misti_kay

10. We’re super dog-friendly, and our many dog parks prove it.

Photo source: Flickr userDoug Brown
Photo source: Flickr user Doug Brown

11. Where else can you bring your dog to the majority of bars?

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12. We’ve got our share of weirdness

Photo source: Flickr user Bill Oriani
Photo source: Flickr user Bill Oriani

13. OK, we’re really weird.

Photo source: Flickr user David Ingram
Photo source: Flickr user David Ingram

14. The graffiti is brilliant and glorified here.

Photo source: Flickr user Jim Nix
Photo source: Flickr user Jim Nix

15. There are hipsters, everywhere.

Photo source: Flickr user Todd Dwyer
Photo source: Flickr user Todd Dwyer

16. Bats.

Photo source: Flickr user bradenp34
Photo source: Flickr user bradenp34

17. The land of many festivals (ACL pictured here)

Photo source: Flickr user Thomas Hawk
Photo source: Flickr user Thomas Hawk

18. Top music acts swing by from time to time.

Photo source: Flickr user Thomas Hawk
Photo source: Flickr user Thomas Hawk

19. Local music is on point, as well, in The Live Music Capital of the World.

Photo source: The Digital Wild
Photo source: The Digital Wild

20. Austin has a legendary history of music, and we’re proud of it.

Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff
Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff

21. The beautiful of Pennybacker Bridge.

Photo source: Flickr user Jim Nix
Photo source: Flickr user Jim Nix

22. Hamilton Pool is a unique wonder.

Photo source: Flickr user Will Tull
Photo source: Flickr user Will Tull

23. So is Barton Springs Pool (68ºF year-round)

Photo source: Flickr user David Ingram
Photo source: Flickr user David Ingram

24. The view from Mount Bonnell is breathtaking.

Photo source: Flickr user Andy
Photo source: Flickr user Andy

25. Everything is bigger in Texas (and that includes our Capitol building).

Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff
Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff

26. The Bob Bullock Museum

Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos
Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos

27. UT’s campus is beautiful (This is the Littlefield Fountain).

Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos
Photo source: Flickr user Jims_photos

28. Longhorn football is absolutely exhilarating.

Photo source: Flickr user Ben Andes
Photo source: Flickr user Ben Andes

29. And The Tower is iconic.

Photo source: Flickr user Andy
Photo source: Flickr user Andy

30. Just look at that skyline.

Photo source: Flickr user Jim NIx
Photo source: Flickr user Jim NIx

31. Welcome to Austin, TX.

Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff
Photo source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff

 

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Alex Birkett is marketer and writer. Aside from mowing lawns, he loves snowboarding, eating sushi, and lifting heavy weights. He moved to Austin, TX after graduating from the University of Wisconsin.