Where Creativity Takes Center Stage
Welcome to Austin—the beating heart of Texas where live music fills the air, creativity fuels the culture, and the food is always worth the wait. Catch legendary festivals like SXSW and Austin City Limits, or follow the sound of guitars into an intimate bar on Sixth Street. Explore iconic museums (check out the Gutenberg Bible at the Harry Ransom Center), snap a photo in front of vibrant murals, or kayak through the city’s scenic green spaces. Whether you're diving into Austin’s indie art scene, vintage shops, or natural swimming holes, your Envoyage advisor will help you experience this city like a local—one taco and tune at a time.
Austin in Focus
Currency: U.S. Dollar ($)
Tipping Customs: Tip anywhere between 20-25%
Language: English
Popular Drink: Mexican martini
Must Eat: Tex-Mex
Power Up: A or B (two or three-prong) 110 V
Weather: Summer is quite hot and humid, with autumn, spring, and winter bringing mild weather.
Best Time to Visit: Spring and fall bring temperatures in the 70s and 80s, and draw crowds for the festivals.
Austin Offers
Moments Worth Chasing
Experience a City of Festivals
Plan your visit around Austin’s biggest events: SXSW in March for tech, film, and music, or Austin City Limits in October for two weekends of live music under the Texas sky.
Dive into the Outdoors
Paddleboard across Lady Bird Lake, cool off at Barton Springs, or bike along the trails of Zilker Park—Austin’s sunshine and green spaces are always calling, as well as world-class golf.
Explore the Art Scene
Stroll through the Blanton Museum of Art, the immersive Mexic-Arte Museum, The Contemporary, or take a mural tour around the city.
Catch a Live Show (or Ten)
This is the Live Music Capital of the World for a reason. From honky-tonks to dive bars, you’ll find everything from blues to indie rock on stage every night.
Wander the Neighborhoods
Explore South Congress (SoCo) for boutique shopping and street performers, or head to the buzzing bars and BBQ joints on Sixth Street. Austin’s neighborhoods are packed with personality.
