Close to Austin, San Antonio and the Hill Country

Great remodeled, open floorplan 3 bedroom house with awesome private backyard pool & hot tub. This home is beautifully decorated, well-equipped, clean family home in beautiful neighborhood for your family or group to enjoy the races, concerts and wine tasting. Nice quiet neighborhood with shopping stores, movie theater and hospital 5 minutes away. Only 25 minutes from downtown Austin and 45 minutes to San Antonio's River walk. TX Wine & Hill Country, Wimberley, Dripping Springs and Fredericksburg are close by. We are so close to Austin which is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. Austin Food + Wine Festival Auditorium Shores Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin's own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances. Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Various Locations The festival showcases contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos made by or about Latinos in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well as films and videos by or about indigenous groups of the Americas are also invited to participate. Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival East Sixth Street A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Local musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street - historically called Pecan Street - into a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages. West Austin Studio Tour Across West Austin The West Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour that celebrates Austin's talented and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques and inspirations, explore galleries and a variety of exhibitions, and immerse themselves in the arts and local business communities. Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K Long Center for the Performing Arts Anything is possible at this decade-old Austin extravaganza! Run, skip or race through the streets of downtown Austin wearing the wackiest costume. Unofficially known as "the slowest 5K you will ever run," this race is designed for amusement and fun. Fourth of July Fireworks and Symphony Auditorium Shores The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular firework display over Lady Bird Lake. Bat Fest Congress Avenue Bridge Celebrate this batty event as the world's largest urban bat colony (two million Mexican Free Tail bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children's activities and a costume contest. Austin City Limits Music Festival Zilker Park One of the country's largest celebrations of live music, this two weekend, six day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series "Austin City Limits" outside the studio and into Austin's most beloved park. More than 150 musical acts will take over eight stages along with local food vendors, brewers, artists and pop up shops and artists. Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Circuit of The Americas Drivers will be in Austin competing in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in October. Built around a state-of-the-art 3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for 120,000 fans and an elevation Austin Film Festival Paramount Theatre & Various Locations Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. Dia de los Muertos Music Festival Fiesta Gardens The cultural celebration will feature renowned recording artists in the Latin and Texas music industries. The family-friendly festival will offer local food and beverages, cultural performances, Kids Zone activities and more. Sound on Sound Fest Sherwood Forest Austin's newest progressive music festival, Sound on Sound, takes on Sherwood Forest again this November. The festival promises three days of music by local, national and international touring indie rock, hip hop, punk and dance acts. East Austin Studio Tour Various Locations More than 70 eastside art studios and galleries open their doors for the public's viewing and purchasing pleasure during this bi-annual event. Austin Celtic Festival Fiesta Gardens This annual festival is also the largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas. The event is home to four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, sports, storytelling, workshops and more. Chuy's Christmas Parade Congress Avenue A procession of giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats usher in the season of giving. Trail of Lights Zilker Park The Trail of Lights is part of the essential Austin experience, lighting up the season with a celebration of community, memories and fun. Plan your visit early and don't forget to take a spin under the Zilker Tree! Austin's New Year Auditorium Shores This alcohol-free, family-friendly event celebrates the diversity and creativity of the city with 4 stages, 22 bands, visual art installations, jugglers, storytellers, fire dancers and a grand fireworks finale. Area Events: Formula One United States Grand Prix ACL - Austin City Limits Music Festival SXSW Festivals