Austin's Playlist: Reasons to Meet in Austin
Our city has a rhythm all its own. It's full of energy, yet laid back. It has a sense of humor. But it also knows how to get down to business. That's what makes Austin the perfect place to hold a meeting or convention. It has all the amenities you'll need for work and everything you'll want for play. Walk out of your hotel room to live music venues, exciting entertainment districts, distinctive dining options and so much more. You'll be in the Austin state of mind before you know it.
Rest My Weary Head: Austin offers a safe and walkable downtown complete with 5,500 amenity-filled hotel rooms. And by 2010, that number will grow to 7,000. The amenities continue once you step outside-free wireless Internet throughout downtown, and four entertainment districts within walking distance. Citywide, Austin has more than 25,000 hotel rooms offering a wide range of price points.
Simply Unconventional: Stay at any downtown hotel, and you'll be just steps from the state-of-the-art convention center. It provides exhibitors with 246,000 square feet of column-free space. It can also host up to 7,000 wireless computers at one time. It's a convention center that defies convention.
Fly me to the Capital City: Getting to and from Austin is quick and convenient. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is only 7.5 miles-or a four-song drive-from downtown. It was named the "Best Domestic Airport Worldwide" in 2006 by a passenger survey. With service from all major airlines, ABIA offers 149 departures daily, with non-stop service from 46 U.S. cities.
The Road to Austin: With more than 15 million people within a day's drive, building attendance is never a problem with meetings in Austin.
Good Tunes, Good Eats, Good Times: Done crunching numbers? Take in a few notes at nearly 200 live music venues. Or taste something delicious at the myriad Austin restaurants, where cuisine ranges from down-home to four-star. With four vibrant entertainment districts, world-class art collections and museums, there's plenty to do.
Rays of Sunshine: While you're in Austin, go outdoors. With nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, it's easy to take advantage of miles of hike and bike trails, lakes or golf courses. Or soak up the "Hook 'em Horns" spirit at a University of Texas game.
