jimolenbush's Blog: Area Info

If you are looking for a nice, comfortable way to get around in the Austin area, you might want to check into Capital MetroRail.  Capital MetroRail’s services just started being offered in 2008, but it has already been quite well received.  These sleek trains strive to be both stylish and comfortable, offering high-back seats as well as overhead racks and bicycle racks.  Passengers can even access the Internet while riding on the train with the available Wi-Fi connections.  Not only that, each train also features tables as well as pull-down trays in some of the seating areas, making it much easier to pull out a laptop and get some work done.

Capital MetroRail currently runs every 30 minutes on weekdays during the peak morning and evening rush hour…

If you love spending time outdoors or getting closer to nature, you will be thrilled by the many opportunities Austin has for you.  Whether looking at flowers, spending time with animals, or enjoying outdoor sports, there is plenty to do in Austin.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

In 1982, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson. The nonprofit center was designed to help promote and preserve plants that are native to Austin.

Mabel Davis District Park

The Mabel Davis District Park is the first skate park to be developed in Austin.  The park features both streetscape and skate bowl elements as well as a playscape, an Olympic size swimming pool, and a picnic area.

Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell provides plenty of…

Are you looking for some great places to visit in Austin?  If so, you will find that the city is filled with wonderful buildings and sites of historical significance.  Here is a look at just a portion of what Austin has to offer. 

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

This massive museum contains many exhibits and displays that document the history of Texas.  This includes huge objects such as the original Goddess of Liberty that was on the top of the State Capitol building, a full-size windmill, a 1/3 scale model of the Lunar module and more.

University of Texas Campus/UT Tower

The University of Texas is large enough to be its own small city.  Even if you aren’t planning to be a student at the University, its campus located in central Austin is worth…

Located only 20 minutes away from downtown Austin, Cedar Park is a community that is growing quickly.  In fact, within the past ten years, the area has quadrupled its population and currently boasts 52,000 residents.  There are many reasons for the growth of this city, with the main ones being its proximity to Austin, Texas, its location near to the Colorado River, and its unique atmosphere.

Raising a Family in Cedar Park

Cedar Park is a great area to raise a family.  In fact, Family Circle named it as one of the “Top Ten Places to Raise a Family” in 2007.  One reason for this distinction is the city’s excellent school systems.  As a member of the Leander Independent School District, Cedar Park schools are among the fastest growing in the state of… Read Full Post

The Greater Austin area consists of five counties and manages to create a fine balance between business services, technology, government, and education.  Of its 1.5 million residents, nearly half are between the ages of 18 and 44.  As such, the median age for Austin residents is actually four years less than the national median.

Austin Education

Austin offers a number of outstanding educational opportunities.  The city boasts eight colleges and universities, which provide educational services to more than 118,000 students.  In addition, Austin is known for being a very well-educated city.  In fact, approximately 43% of the adults living in the city have at least a bachelor’s degree.

Austin’s public school system is also quite massive.  In all, the city…

When you live or visit the Austin area, you will be amazed by the numerous things you can do in this great city that are absolutely free to enjoy.  Not only are these attractions free, they are very enjoyable and are considered by many residents to be “must-see” sites when visiting the Austin area.

Texas State Capitol

Whether you live in Texas or not, the Texas State Capitol complex is a site to behold.  The building is actually taller than the US Capitol and was restored in the 1980s.  From the inside out, the complex is absolutely beautiful.

Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum

The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library is the largest Presidential library in the United States.  It is also the most visited of these libraries and is home…

With a current population of over 90,000 residents, Round Rock is already a well-populated city.  Nonetheless, this attractive city is still one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Texas.  The reasons for this growth are quite simple – the area is considered to be one of the best managed cities in Texas.  As a result, the city has an excellent educational system, beautiful parks, and some of the lowest crime rates in Texas.

Enjoying the Outdoors in Round Rock

For those that love spending time outdoors, Round Rock is a great place to live and to visit.  The area is surrounded by lakes and is home to many parks as well as hiking and biking trails.  One of these trailers is the historic Chisolm Trail. In all, Round Rock is home to 34 developed…

The Lake Travis area is one of the most beautiful in Texas.  Here, a number of amazing communities can be found, each offering the feel of small town living while still providing easy access to the amenities of a larger city.  Located on the Colorado River, the Lake Travis area is filled with natural beauty but is located only 20 miles northwest of Austin.

Lake Travis Communities

There are several unique communities in the Lake Travis area.  Each offers its own sense of culture, history and charm.  Among the communities in the Lake Travis area the Lakeway area is the most well known.  Lakeway features multiple golf course country clubs and marinas.  Two exclusive gated neigborhoods nearby are Costa Bella and Vineyard Bay - both have beautiful…