Where is a good location for a recent college graduate to live in Austin, TX?|165950

I_m not from Texas and I really want to move to Austin. What locations would be ideal for a recent college graduate? Any information, including general apartment costs, would be great. Thanks.

Down town close to the state capitol is the area that is called _Austin_s Entertainment District_ It is in general a few blocks east or west of Congress Avenue. To live down town is only for the rich. Rent will lower in price the further you get from down town and the further you get from the massive University of Texas Campus which is just north of down town. A general rule of thumb, the higher the crime rate the lower the rent. I have been told that crime is worse in other places. Perhaps. I have lived in a place where I had a bag of trash stolen out of my truck bed and the passenger window was broken to steal a laundry bag. I have had black guys drive along side of me at my walking speed, demanding that I get into their car. It is much more humane on the west side where I now live because I do want to live. Austin is rich in entertainment, history and art museums, a large diverse live music scene, thousands of acres in the city park system, as well as lakes and state parks within short driving distances. In most neighborhoods, people will greet you in a very friendly matter on sight. That despite the fact there is probably over a million people living in the Austin metropolitan area. The rent for a one bedroom apartment will range from under $400 to over $2,000.

Apartment expenses vary so widely in the metropolitan area that any kind of estimate would be worthless. Things to consider - Are you employed? Where? How much? These are going to all figure in. And despite rumors to the contrary the bus system works pretty well.

Close to your work so you do not have to waste up to eighty minutes a day in a car to and from work.
Use the extra time to work out and or spend with your friends and family.
The traffic is terrible when the public schools and UT are in session.
The public transit is intentionally made not to work.
Other than that there are plenty of great things to do here in your spare time.

Where can i find affordable new york tour packages?|123049

my family is planning to visit new york for the weekend. (3 days 2 nights). do you guys know any affordable hotel/flight/tour package that will also let us able to see the sights without spending too much? we also need a hotel that picks us up and from the airport? ill really appreciate the help.

not sure about hotel, but there are tours here
http://www.citysightsny.com/


and shuttle service here
http://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/

New York Area Hotels with Shuttles

http://411newyork.org/guide/2008/01/27/n��


How big is your family? I ask as hotels limit to the number of people per room. Marriot can do 5 or 6 per room and I will try to find hotel link I had.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/n��
(parts w/ FLASH)

Unfortunately, that location does not have shuttle service but you could reserve a Shuttle from Go AirLink.

http://goairlinkshuttle.com


If you need something larger for 6 or more, you will need to book an apartment.

http://www.vrbo.com
/
http://www.homeaway.com


Steve

http://411newyork.org

http://www.be-an-online-travel-agent.com/best-flights.html