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Austin Business Journal writes, "While South Congress Avenue was undergoing its trendy evolution 10 years ago, St. Elmo was a sleepy, urban industrial center just a few miles down the road.

Previously populated by low-slung buildings, used car lots and heavy machinery, this South Austin hub has rebranded in recent years to the St. Elmo Arts District — the new, cool place to be in Austin that could perhaps help maintain some of the city's "weird" reputation.

It’s a smorgasbord of newly minted condos and apartments, restaurants, warehouse buildings spraypainted with eclectic art that house anything from a brewery to a sake tasting room, and even Propaganda Headquarters, a creative command center. The district is also home to what was supposed to…

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Redfin.com writes, "Austin, TX is a city that defies expectations and embraces its own distinct identity. From its vibrant music scene to its eclectic food culture, Austin is a melting pot of creativity and innovation. As you wander through its streets, you’ll discover why it’s considered one of the best places to live in Texas. If this sounds like somewhere you might want to live, read on to find out what else Austin is known for.

1. Live music scene

Austin is celebrated as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” This title is supported by the city’s flourishing music scene, boasting over 250 live music venues. Iconic venues such as the Continental Club and Antone’s host performances nightly. Additionally, the city’s annual music…

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Fans of homegrown brands like Amy's Ice Creams or Lick Honest Ice Creams know that Austin has some of the best scoops in the country. So it's no surprise that on a recent list of the best (and worst) ice cream cities in America, Austin lands in the top 10.

The survey, compiled by real estate brokerage Home Bay, ranks 50 cities using factors such as the number of ice cream shops per capita, the price of a small cup or cone (using Ben & Jerry's as a benchmark), average annual temperature, and Google searches. Data sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Yelp, and Google Trends.

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The best cities for ice cream have more shops (an average of 4.9 ice cream shops per 100,000 people), a high interest in ice cream (Google searches), and better…

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