6. Austin, Texas
Score: 40;
Listed on the TC’s ‘Trips Everyone Should Take in Their 30s’ list; (20 points);
Listed on the BI’s ‘Trips Everyone Should Take in Their 30’s’ list; (20 points);
As one of the biggest university centers in Texas, Austin offers a unique mix of Southern hospitality, vibrant alternative art and nightlife scene. In East Austin, you will find hip restaurants, casual bars, and bustling art scene, hosted in galleries and studios created from strip malls and empty warehouses. The city is also famous for colorful festivals and wild block parties that are being held year round. During the SXSW, Texas Relays or Austin City Limits Festival residents and visitors from all around the world flock the streets and enjoy the party until the early morning hours.
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