A sunset view of Auditorium Shores (just 2.5 miles from campus), Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline captures a dynamic city on the move.

Head to the SOCO district (also known as South Congress Ave.) for a local favorite: Amy’s Ice Cream. Just one mile from campus, SOCO is loaded with popular dining spots.

Plan a picnic at Zilker Park or a game of sand volleyball with friends. Home to the annual ACL Music Festival and Blues on the Green, Zilker offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Cool off at Barton Springs, a natural spring fed pool in the heart Austin. The temperature hovers just around 69 degrees year round.

Explore Austin’s vibrant nightlife with a stroll down 6th Street or Rainy Street.

Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World” and home to over 200 music venues. Catch a show any night of the week.

With an average of 300 days a year of sunshine, the urban trails around the city offer plenty of opportunities for biking, walking and running.

Enjoy amazing art in Austin’s museums and cultural exhibits. Pictured here is Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin,” at the downtown Blanton Museum of Art.

Go for a hike or relax under the trees along Austin’s many Greenbelts.

Just 5 miles from the Capitol, St. Edward’s is an ideal location for internships and jobs. Connect with experts in the field and gain career skills through hands-on experiences.

Austin’s businesses offer unique nightlife opportunities, like cheering on competitors at Crux Climbing Gym, just down the road from campus.

Shop for your perfect pair of cowboy boots along SOCO, and step into the eclectic fashion of Austin, Texas.