"Best Little City in America"

If you think this was said about Austin, Texas, then you would be right. National Geographic Traveler touts Austin as the "Best Little City in America" in its November/December 2006 edition. In its highlights of Austin, National Geographic lists diverse population, endless music, eclectic shopping and regional cuisine as defining factors for its rating. I have to admit, Our BBQ and Mexican food joints are some of the best that I've experienced. This isn't the only National publication to discuss Austin.

In the November issue of Travel & Leisure en Espanol, the magazine names Austin "the secret jewel." The main focus of this article was on our Live Music as the unequivocal difference. Again, I have to agree. Where else can you go to an airport or a local supermarket to hear live music? With over 150 venues for live music, it is hard to find another city that can say, "We are the Live Music Capital of the world."

That's not all, in December's issue of Conde Nast Traveler, Austin will be featured in an article by Graham Boyton, a London based editor of the magazine. He will tell of his experience of South by Southwest and why he feels Austin is a great city to visit.

I must admit, I think Austin is a wonderful city and sometimes I take it for granted. When I hear the National Press rave about my city, I get that "Austin Proud" sense about me and I want to go out and experience more of this city. Not only do we have wonderful hotspots, restaurants, and live music venues, but we have great people and an outdoor environment that rivals some of the greatest cities in America. My perfect weekend: float the river, listen to Willie, endulge at Hula Hut and soak up all that is "Austin".