I love Austin. I lived there until I was 24. I couldn’t take the heat. Even as a kid, I knew I wouldn’t live there as an adult. Maine is a much better climate for me! Of course, it all depends on the individual. My sister loves the heat and is miserable when she comes up here during cold weather.
I’m always happy to visit Austin, though. I think it’s one of the friendliest places in America. There are a lot of cool places - ask a native. Mt. Bonnell, Barton Springs, Westlake Hills, Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, the amazing new Austin Public Library (wow!!), 6th Street, etc. And the food is hard to beat. I miss the BBQ and Tex Mex. 