Austin Pictures

The capital of Texas offers a Lone Star State-sized helping of history, music, art and food.  David Hensley Getty Images

Austin prides itself on live music, so you're sure to find it around every corner.  RoschetzkyIstockPhoto Getty Images

6th Street is a favorite spot for Austin nightlife. billnoll iStockphoto.com

The State Capitol in Austin stands 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.  Dave Wilson, WebArtz Photography Getty Images

Thanks to an extensive renovation, the State Capitol features 667,000 square feet of underground space.  joe daniel price

Austin's motto can be found on all sorts of souvenirs. Victor Chapa Flickr

Many visitors to Austin say the LBJ Library and Museum is a must-see.  Courtesy LBJ Library

Zilker Park's Barton Springs Pool is one of the city's favorite swimming spots. David Ingram Flickr

Congress Avenue Bridge is the best place to watch the bats fly by. Aneese Getty Images

The Bullock Texas State History Museum displays items that illustrate Texas' vibrant history. Courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum

Although it's located in Austin, the Bob Bullock Museum holds the history of the entire state of Texas.  Courtesy Bullock Museum

The Texas State History Museum is named after the state's 38th lieutenant governor, Bob Bullock.  Courtesy Bullock Museum

Claudia Alta Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson (wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson) founded the Wildflower Center to teach fellow botanists the importance of local flora.
Courtesy Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Blanton Museum of Art sits on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.  Courtesy Blanton Art Museum

The Driskill Hotel sits along 6th Street, and has been a part of Austin since 1886.  Courtesy The Driskill