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Austin was named the state's capital in 1839, but did you know that "Waterloo" was its name at the time?
Lady Bird Lake flows through the middle, splitting it in two. Live music, bats, and Barton Springs—there is so much to do!
Bevo calls the University of Texas his forty-acre home. Through Zilker Park and the Greenbelt, people love to roam.
Fun Facts About Austin
- 🏛️Named the state capital in 1839, originally called "Waterloo"
- 🦇Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America under the Congress Avenue Bridge
- 🎸Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World"
- 🤘Bevo, the longhorn steer, is the mascot of the University of Texas
- 🏊Barton Springs Pool maintains a refreshing 68-70°F year-round
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