AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER

The Austin Visitor Center's friendly staff loves to share knowledge of Austin’s history and culture, special events, shopping, unique restaurants, outdoor fun, nightlife and music.

Stop by to pick up free maps and brochures and enjoy complimentary WiFi, clean restrooms, media wall and a cell phone recharge station in the lounge. Enjoy free live music on special occasions at our Visitor Center—for dates, see the Austin Visitor Center & Gift Shop on Facebook.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

602 E. Fourth St.
512-478-0098
The Austin Visitor Center is moving to 103 E. Fifth St. this Spring. Check back for more details!

Shopping

You’ll find Austin and Texas-themed gifts, novelties and oddities, Austin-appropriate clothing, books, children's toys and clothing and more in the Gift Shop. Some of our most popular items can also be purchased online.

Austin Visitor Center interior.

Tours at the Austin Visitor Center

We can help you review Austin’s array of tour options, in order to choose the tour that’s best for you. Many tours start and end at our Visitor Center. Just a few Austin favorites:
Downtown Walking Tours
AO Tours
Austin Detours
Austin Duck Adventures
Double Decker Austin
Metrocycle Pedicabs
Twisted Texas Tours

See our Tours and Activities page for a complete list. Reserving online, ahead of time assures availability.

Austin Luggage Storage

If space allows, the Visitor Center will hold your luggage for $8 per piece, per day, freeing you to explore Austin unencumbered. Restrictions and limitations apply. Call (512) 478-0098 for details.

Location & Transportation

Our Visitor Center is located on the ground floor level of the Austin Convention Center Parking Garage. To park, enter the garage at the corner of East Fifth and Red River Streets. Enter the Visitor Center from East Fourth Street. Visit the Austin Convention Center's website for more information on parking. To visit by transit, take MetroRail to Downtown Station or local bus Route 4 7th Street or Route 17 Cesar Chavez.

Coming Soon: New Austin Visitor Center

Visit Austin is excited to announce the opening of the new Austin Visitor Center, coming Spring 2025! After 10 years in our current location, we're expanding into the beautifully revitalized historic Phillips Building at 103 E. Fifth St. Our new location will feature enhanced amenities while maintaining the personalized service visitors expect. Visitors and locals will enjoy:

  • A new coffee shop on-site
  • Meeting space for live music and community gatherings
  • Our curated gift shop featuring local artisans and Austin-themed souvenirs
  • Convenient luggage storage for travelers
  • Expert advice and local recommendations from our knowledgeable staff
  • Bookable tours that depart directly from the Visitor Center
  • And more!

Check back for more details!

Staff

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Natalie Pollan

Director of Retail and Visitor Services

512-583-7255

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Veronica Cavazos

Customer Experience Manager

512-478-0098

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Paige Cox

Visitor Center Manager

512-583-7235

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Harrison Eppright

Visitor Services Manager & Tour Ambassador

512-583-7237

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Angel Williams

Retail Manager

512-583-7284

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Shelby Ureste

Visitor Center Operations Manager

512-583-7256