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Real Name: J. Stephen Conn
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Austin: Capital City of Texas

by Stephen-KarenConn - last update: Jun 28, 2007

Texas Capitol Dome in Austin
In a state as big as Texas there are several great cities, but none any more alluring than Austin, the Capital of the "Lone Star State."

Austin has a personality that will win you over. It is cosmopolitan, yet unpretentious - a place where you can be yourself, whether you are a sophisticated urbanite, or as country as a hay seed. You'll even see bumper stickers which proclaim: Keep Austin Weird! There's a place for EVERYBODY here.

The people of Austin obviously have a zest for life, and they enjoy showing their town to visitors - who always discover more than they expected.
I was especially fortunate on my last visit to Austin, in February, 2005, that ATXtraveler (aka. Mark) and Saraheg77 (Sarah), who was soon to become his wife, took time off to give me a royal tour. I also met several other VTers - all of them interesting, friendly folks, whom you will meet here in my Austin page.

This was my second time in Austin, the first being about 20 years ago. Still I would love to return - there's so much more of the Texas Capitol I want to experience. Somehow, I feel that I've just scratched the surface.
Downtown Austin Scene

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Nightlife
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Off The Beaten Path
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Comments for Stephen-KarenConn about Austin
Dabs Mon Jun 30, 2008 03:18 UTC
 I'm hoping to make it to Mark's Texas meeting in September and then maybe go onto Austin. Texas BBQ is a MUST!
nomorewars Sun Jun 29, 2008 19:35 UTC
 Since moving to Texas in late 2003, I have literally traveled all around the state. Taking this into consideration, I have yet to find a place in the Lone Star State that is even remotely akin to the City of Austin. Definitely a unique place.
deecat Tue Feb 20, 2007 23:14 UTC
 Austin is a place that I've always longed to visit. Your virtual tour will have to do in the meantime! Enjoyed Bob Bullock Museum, Governor's Mansion, Capitol, Driskill Hotel [fabulous architecture], clock tower [I remember} and the drinking fountain.
Hosell Sun Feb 4, 2007 13:35 UTC
 Austin looks great! hope to see it in my next visit to this huge state! very nice page,info and pics!!
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