Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is a 2,400-acre facility located on the east side of Boston, Massachusetts, and is accessible via Interstate 90 and Highway 1A.

Flight times are usually between five and seven hours to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) and begin as early as 6 a.m. Once you land in Austin, nearby transportation routes are Highways 71, 290 and 130, and Interstate Route 35.

Attractions and tips

The Barton Springs Pool is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. The annual Austin City Limits music festival is known as an eclectic music experience, with a great many local and visiting artists performing. The Zilker Botanical Garden is a 350-acre park open year round and features a butterfly garden, a Japanese garden and a romantic rose garden.

For a family fun trip, try the Duck Tour that uses amphibious vehicles to navigate both roads and lake waters to provide a guided tour of the Austin area.

January temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit in Austin, and July temperatures peak at around 95 degrees, with the summer months very humid. Downtown Austin accommodations are traditional, and you have your choice of historic hotels or modern high-rise properties. If you’re looking for something eclectic, you’ll find boutique hotels on South Congress Avenue.