Austin is known for extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters. If you like sunshine, this is the place to be. The city boasts the motto, "Keep Austin Weird" and they intend to live up to it. Originality and design are offered up full force through art and film festivals, a large number of theatres and one of the most influential music scenes in the country. They offer more music venue per capita than any otherU.S. city. Rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking are among the residents' favorite activities.Austin is home to the University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward's University, Austin Community College, and more. The University of Texas at Austin hosts over 38,000 students and was ranked 45th among National Universities by The U.S. News and World Report.
