Located in the heart of Texas, Austin is a dynamic urban center bursting with accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The self-described Music Capital of the World boasts a vibrant music and arts community and a wealth of entertainment venues and related attractions. In addition to numerous entertainment districts within the city, visitors can take in live performances at the University of Texas at Austin's Performing Arts Center, Frank Erwin Center and Mary Moody Northern Theatre at St. Edward's University. South by Southwest, one of the largest music festivals in the United States, is held in Austin each spring and welcomes musicians and aficionados from around the globe. For those traveling with children, must-see destinations are the Austin Children's Museum, the Austin Zoo and Zilker Metropolitan Park, a multi-purpose recreational area that also features the Austin Nature and Science Center, the Zilker Botanical Gardens and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.