Austin has 180 sites on the National Register of Historic Places — here's how to explore them. Austin gets most of its press for live music and barbecue, but the city has been accumulating stories since 1839, when it was carved out of the Texas hill country to serve as the capital of a brand-new…
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East Sixth Street is one of Austin's most rewarding neighborhoods to explore, and it's a very different experience from the stretch of Historic Sixth Street west of I-35. Out here, east of the highway, you'll find the Austin where locals like to hang: acclaimed restaurants drawing national food…
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When visiting South Lamar Boulevard, you'll find tons of places to eat, patios to enjoy year-round, and a laid-back nightlife scene that locals and visitors love. Make time to visit the neighborhood during your next visit for good eats, live music and a mix of unique attractions that are truly…
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Learn about Austin’s important African American heritage by exploring Six Square, the city’s Black Cultural District. While Black history and contributions by Black Austinites are spread far beyond East Austin and Six Square, this area is well worth exploring for its wealth of Black-owned…
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Sixth Street is a National Register historic district in Austin, with six blocks of turn-of-the-century Victorian commercial buildings. Long before it became the Live Music Capital of the World®, the area (formerly known as Pecan Street) served as Austin's primary cultural hub. It was a melting pot…
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Located just north of downtown and the University of Texas campus, the quaint Hyde Park neighborhood is packed with historic charm and walkable sites. The area is bordered on the north and south by 38th and 51st streets, and generally, on the east and west by Guadalupe and Red River streets. That…
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Throughout the Clarksville Historic District and the surrounding area are a host of state-of-the-art galleries that would impress the most knowledgeable of art aficionados. Next time you’re in the area, don’t miss these five visitor-friendly galleries, located just west of Downtown Austin. Davis…
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Some of Austin’s oldest hotels give a peek into the city’s fascinating history. Stay at a luxe Waller Creek estate, a Greek Revival-style boutique hotel or a South Congress motor court turned modernist oasis that all have intriguing stories to tell. Austin Motel. Credit Inti St. Clair. Austin Motel…
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As the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin, Texas doesn't fall short on places to experience all different styles of music. In particular, East Austin is home to many venues that are full of character, both new and old. Locals and visitors flock to the east side every day of the week to get…
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Whether you’re a luxury label lover or a vintage treasure hunter, Austin has just the place for you to shop ‘til you drop. Spend some time at our sprawling shopping malls, charming retail districts and special shopping events. You won’t come home empty handed. Allens Boots. Credit Carolina de Mauro…
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