Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the second most populous state capital and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous 48 states of the country. The city was originally incorporated as ‘Waterloo’ but was renamed as Austin to honor the ‘Father of Texas’, Stephen F. Austin, who had also served as the first US Secretary of State in 1839. Austin is nicknamed ‘The Live Music Capital of the World’ because it is home to many musicians and live music venues, and because it hosts an annual film and music festival called the South by Southwest (SXSW). This event is organized every year in March and churns out an attendance running into thousands.

Things to do in Austin

South by Southwest or SXSW

The South by Southwest is an annual festival that celebrates films, media, and music in mid-March in Austin. It was started in 1987 and is regarded as one of the largest music festivals of its kind in the world.

Austin Film Festival

Founded in 1994, the Austin Film Festival is an October-bound event that honors writers’ creative contributions to cinema. Its central part, the Austin Film Festival & Conference is believed to be the first event of its kind in the US because it brought together screenwriters and hosted discussions on films and television series.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was the 36th President of the United States (1963-1969). It is situated in the University of Texas in Austin and is home to 45 million pages of historical documents. A star attraction here a photoengraved mural that depicts scenes from Johnson's life.

Best Time to Visit Austin

Book your flights from San Juan to Austin between September to November or from March to May. It is advisable to book Austin flights in advance to secure the best rates.