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Austin is Texas’ state capital and is best known for its thriving, eclectic live music scene, which has earned the city the nickname “The Live Music Capital of the World.” As the United States’ fastest-growing major city, the metropolis is home to a regional population of more than two million people and has been named Forbes’ top “City of the Future.” The 246,000-square-foot Austin Convention Center is conveniently located near top downtown hotels such as the Hilton Austin, JW Marriott Austin, and Fairmont Austin and more than 200 unique and award-winning restaurants within the city’s downtown region. Nearby, hip neighborhoods such as the Sixth Street district are home to trendy bars, boutique shops, and annual special events such as the South by Southwest music and innovation festival, while districts such as South Congress and Hyde Park showcase the local charm exemplified by the city’s “Keep Austin Weird” slogan.
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