Austin – The Violet Crown

Austin is in Central Texas, located on the eastern edge of the American Southwest. The capital of Texas, the city can trace its origins to the 1830s when the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area. Austin was part of Mexico in the 1830s. Settlers founded the village and named it Waterloo in 1837. They would change the name of the settlement in 1839 to Austin. The settlers chose Austin to honor the legacy of Stephen F. Austin, often considered the “Father of Texas.” In the 19th century, Austin was called the “City of the Violet Crown” after the colorful violet glow of light coming across the hills at sunset.

Climate and Seasons in Austin, Texas

Average Temperature:

Seasonal Temperatures:

• 63℉ – Winter (Dec- Feb)
• 79℉ – Spring (Mar-May),
• 95℉ – Summer (June-Aug),
• 81℉ – Fall (Sept-Nov)

More to Learn About Austin

Austin is alive with vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine, and incredible outdoor experiences. You can attend a ballet, visit museums, experience one-of-a-kind shopping, and relax in beautiful outdoor spaces. It is easy to spend a morning paddling on the lake, or you can stroll through a celebrated history museum.

More to Explore in Austin

Golf

Austin has six city-operated public golf courses and one short-practice course, and all of them are minutes from downtown. Each course has a unique design and setting. Golfers of all ages and skill levels visit the Golf ATX courses to play recreational and tournament golf.

Arts and Culture

Austin is known for its creativity. With good reason. Not only is Austin home to some world-class museums like the Blanton, with the nation’s most extensive University-owned collection on exhibit, or the Harry Ransom Center, featuring the First Photograph and Gutenberg Bible, they’re also home to plenty of artists. As a witness to Austin’s soul and creative spirit are the works of designers, painters, sculptors, writers, photographers, filmmakers, dancers, and musicians. They are available to explore at any time of year, any day of the week, at various venues.

Attractions

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

There’s a reason Austin is often ranked one of the fittest cities in the country. They offer activities ranging from cycling to stand-up paddle boarding and hiking to leisurely kayaking. Austin offers an abundance of outdoor activities, and with 300+ days of sunshine and an average temperature of 79 degrees, being active outdoors in Austin is natural. Whether it’s a sunset boat cruise on Lady Bird Lake, a stroll along the Butler Hike and Bike Trail, a dip in Austin’s beloved Barton Springs Pool, the “fun outdoors” needs to be on any Austin itinerary.

SHOPPING IN AUSTIN

Small business is the heart of the local Austin community. As such, the small business across the city is a large part of what makes visiting Austin a special place. The local neighborhoods are vibrant, make shopping experiences more personal, and are essential to keeping the Austin culture alive. Explore Austin’s shopping destinations and purchase hand-crafted jewelry designed by a local artist or buy a bottle (or two) of a locally produced wine. Do you enjoy coffee? Take home a bag of coffee ground at your new favorite Austin coffee shop.

NIGHTLIFE

Austin has a reputation of being “The Live Music Capital of the World®.” The blues scene is incredible, and the nightclubs are historic and buzzing with energy. Whatever your taste in music, this city has you covered. Attendees can choose from more than 250 live music venues located in distinct entertainment districts.

RACING IN AUSTIN

There is year-round racing at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas track. It has turned heads as the first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the U.S. Race fans visit the state-of-the-art 3.4-mile circuit track from far and near.  It has sponsored some of the most prestigious racing events globally, including the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, and the NASCAR race weekend.

Why Is Austin Appealing for a Meeting?

Austin offers the amenities groups need for work and play. There is a myriad of options at some of the most unique meeting spaces in the country. Austin offers easy access with the growing number of nonstop flights at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Some things to consider when planning your meeting in Austin:

What is the objective? Some examples:

• Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and to “refocus” the efforts of their employees. In Austin, your people will be able to get away from the social politics of the workplace to rediscover their strengths. New leaders emerge, connections are made, and milestones are reached. In the end, corporate retreats help bring out the best in everyone.
• Executive retreats are also popular in Austin as this destination offers exclusive luxury where leaders can recharge as well as connect with each other.
• Incentive travel combined with meetings can be valuable for companies, key stakeholders, and top performers.

Austin offers Southern charm and city attractions. It is a city on which both meeting planners and visitors agree is an electric place to host a meeting. The state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative meeting spaces, and world-class hotels nestled in the city’s center enhance any corporate meeting.  Downtown Austin is the city’s heart, and that heartbeat is felt within a few blocks as live music venues play the blues, rockers rock, and solo singers sing their songs.

Do you need help planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel reward to Austin? Contact Gavel International for more information.