Hot Spots - Austin, Texas, USA
Claim to fame: Austin is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and it's also the birthplace of cyclist Lance Armstrong and country legend Willie Nelson.
Must-see: Start your tour in downtown Austin at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to learn about the history of Texas. Then head for the Austin Museum of Art to see its exhibitions on life in the wild west and the Mexic-Arte Museum to enjoy traditional Mexican art. For a sample of Austin's famed music performances, drop by One World Theater in West Austin. Do a spot of shopping in the boutiques and galleries at SoCo on Congress Avenue or get gifts at the Old Bakery and Emporium. At Neiman Marcus Last Call, off the Capital of Texas Highway, haute couture finds are available at marked down prices!Food & board: Sample typical Austin fare like chicken-fried steak at Arturo's Bakery and Cafe for about US$15 and stay in comfy room at the Holiday Inn Austin for US$90 per night for two pax.
Getting there: Fly to Austin with Delta Airlines at around RM3,250 pre-tax. For more info, call Delta Airlines at 03-2691 5490.
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