3. Austin, Texas

A college town, state capital and popular year-round
destination, what could make October particularly special in
Austin? Well, how about back-to-back international festivals?
First up is Austin City Limits (Oct. 12-14), eight stages and
nine hours a day of big names, rising stars and new sounds. Then
the city turns itself over to the movie industry for eight
nights of films and parties during the Austin Film Festival and
Conference (Oct. 18-25). Throw in a couple Big 12 Conference
games for the Longhorns and great fall weather, and it's no
wonder Austin is on this list.

(Above: Cristina Grace arranges merchandise in Allen's Boots on South Congress in Austin, Texas)

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( JULIA ROBINSON, REUTERS / September 28, 2012 )

A college town, state capital and popular year-round destination, what could make October particularly special in Austin? Well, how about back-to-back international festivals? First up is Austin City Limits (Oct. 12-14), eight stages and nine hours a day of big names, rising stars and new sounds. Then the city turns itself over to the movie industry for eight nights of films and parties during the Austin Film Festival and Conference (Oct. 18-25). Throw in a couple Big 12 Conference games for the Longhorns and great fall weather, and it's no wonder Austin is on this list. (Above: Cristina Grace arranges merchandise in Allen's Boots on South Congress in Austin, Texas)

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