Eclectic Austin – A Pictorial Journey

Eclectic Austin in the heart of Texas is a liberal city proud of its reputation as a place that promotes local independent businesses while countering commercialization. The city also embodies, alternative, artistic, and open-minded culture, supporting unique, quirky, and unconventional, experiences.

A popular slogan here is Keep Austin Weird.

It’s also a university town being the home of the University of Texas which holds the presidential library of US President LB Johnson.

Cut through by the Texas Colorado Rivetr, it’s also a booming tech hub attracting start ups and big tech companies like Google and Indeed.

This booming town full of young people has been made more internationally famous as the location of the media and new media market , South by South West.

But being in Texas, the country , western and cowboy culture is still strong here with vibrant live music honky tonk venues and western wear shops in places like South Congress Ave

Texas has a big Hispanic population and Mexican food and taco stands abound along with Texas BBQ and Tex Mex offerings

Destination: Texas