Neighborhoods in Austin
Distinct Entertainment Districts to Explore
Explore Austin's neighborhoods and entertainment districts, from historic streets pulsing with legendary live music to neighborhoods dotted with craft cocktail bars and lip-smacking food trucks. Each neighborhood offers a distinct mix of trendy shops and restaurants to cool live music venues, renowned museums, art galleries and scenic outdoor destinations. Whether you're chasing the next great band, hunting for unique vintage finds, or settling in for a night of world-class dining, our districts deliver an authentic taste of the Live Music Capital of the World®.
Hill Country
The foils to Austin's chic city life are the surrounding 14,000 square miles of Hill Country, where historic towns and more than two dozen vineyards meet a laid-back and soulful lifestyle.
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