10 convincing reasons to visit Austin Live music, anyone? Published: Tags: Austin skyline. (Pixabay.) We know there are so many people who are just itching to find new places to travel right now, following the last year or so. There are so many great places, but Austin, Texas, is by far one of our favorite. It isn’t just where the state’s officials meet, it’s also the Live Music Capital of the World, but we’re guessing there’s a good chance you already knew that. Regardless, we’ve got 10 reasons we think will just add to the temptation to get away to the heart of the Lone Star State.