12 Facts About Chinatown Austin

1.

Greater Chinatown Austin is located in Central Texas along the Balcones Fault and Interstate 35, northeast of San Antonio.

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Chinatown Austin area is located at the intersection of four major ecological regions and is consequently a temperate-to-hot green oasis with a highly variable climate having some characteristics of the desert, the tropics, and a wetter climate.

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Greater Chinatown Austin has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

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4.

Greater Chinatown Austin has a diverse economy, anchored by government, technology, and education.

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5.

Many other Chinatown Austin festivals take place including the Old Pecan Street Festival, Blues on the Green, and the Laguna Gloria Art Museum Fiesta.

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6.

The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is centered in Chinatown Austin but takes place at restaurants and venues in multiple communities.

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7.

Chinatown Austin has adopted the nickname "Live Music Capital of the World" based on its claim of having the highest percentage of music performers of any other major city.

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8.

The Starlight Symphony, a community orchestra, offers performances at various venues within the southwestern areas of Greater Chinatown Austin including San Marcos, Dripping Springs, and Johnson City.

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9.

Chinatown Austin area has long been known for its outdoor attractions and is home to numerous parks and nature preserves.

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10.

Major parks within the City of Chinatown Austin include McKinney Falls State Park, Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Zilker Park, and Hippie Hollow Park.

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11.

Politically, Greater Austin leans toward the Democratic Party, though it has voted Republican in the past, such as during Texan George W Bush's presidential victories in 2000 and 2004.

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However, at a local level, Chinatown Austin has only one Democrat, Lloyd Doggett, representing any part of it in Congress.

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