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Austin, Texas is the wonderfully-charming and progressive capital city of Texas, situated about 80 miles northeast of San Antonio. The city is positioned at the junction where the winding Colorado River exits the Edwards Plateau. Austin is a very important cultural, administrative, and educational center within central Texas. The city is home to the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum, University of Texas, and Bullock Texas State History Museum. The city is known for its vibrant and eclectic live-music scene, which is centered around country, rock, and blues. Austin features a plethora of fascinating attractions, such as Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Metropolitan Park, and Blanton Museum of Art.
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