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Two Texas cities named among most beautiful areas to live in

TEXAS (KDAF) — Everything is bigger—and —beautiful in Texas! According to a new report from home design company RiversWallArt.com, Austin and Houston have been named two of the 10 most picturesque American cities to live in, based on an analysis of over 895 million Instagram posts featuring location-specific hashtags tied to the most populated cities in the U.S.

Austin and Houston’s findings

Seizing the penultimate place in the rankings is Austin, with over 34.0 million posts. The quirky capital of Texas has a vibrant live music scene which has earned it the nickname ‘Live Music Capital of the World’. The city is also known for being the home of one of the largest universities in the country, the University of Texas, and for its urban bat population. Austin prides itself on its unique culture, often summed up by the slogan “Keep Austin Weird.” The city embraces individuality, creativity, and diversity, fostering a laid-back and inclusive atmosphere that sets it apart from other cities.

Concluding the list, Houston is in tenth place, with over 33.9 million posts. Another icon of the Lone Star State, this city is best known for housing NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where astronauts are trained and missions are controlled. The Space Center Houston offers interactive exhibits, astronaut training experiences, and tours of the historic Mission Control Center, making it a popular destination for space enthusiasts. ‘Space City’ is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Houston Texans, and to many energy companies, including oil and gas giants ExxonMobil and Shell.

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Check out the full top 10 list of most picturesque American cities below.

Rank City Total Instagram Hashtags
1 New York 183,869,262
2 Los Angeles 141,271,982
3 Chicago 60,196,138
4 Las Vegas 54,038,732
5 San Francisco 45,895,134
6 Washington D.C. 45,470,821
7 San Diego 39,451,127
8 Seattle 37,597,785
9 Austin 34,022,105
10 Houston 33,942,790
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