What to do around Downtown Austin

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Historic East Sixth streetscape near Congress

Discover Austin's vibrant Historic East Sixth Street, a National Register district famed for its intact late-19th-century Victori…

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Austin’s first skyscraper site at Sixth and Congress

Stand at the historic corner of Sixth and Congress, the site of Austin's first store and its very first skyscraper. Built in 1910…

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Scarbrough Building

Stand at the historic corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street to admire the Scarbrough Building, Austin's first skyscraper. Bu…

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Walter Tips Building

Located on Congress Avenue, the historic Walter Tips Building is an 1876 Victorian Italianate masterpiece designed by Jasper N. P…

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Sixth Street

Discover Sixth Street, Austin's iconic historic corridor and legendary entertainment district. Formerly known as Pecan Street, th…

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Jesse Driskill’s original hotel site

Standing at 6th and Brazos, the Romanesque-style Driskill is Austin's oldest operating hotel. Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse…

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The Contemporary Austin

Located in downtown Austin, The Contemporary Austin is the city's primary contemporary art museum. Housed in the historic Jones C…

Downtown’s flagship contemporary art hub showcasing bold, modern works and immersive installations in the heart of Congress Avenue.

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Paramount Theatre

Located at 713 Congress Avenue, the historic Paramount Theatre is a classical revival landmark built in 1915. It hosts world-clas…

Austin’s classic downtown theater for touring acts, comedy, and live performances.

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Antone’s exterior and marquee

Admire the vintage marquee and ornate facade of Antone’s, Downtown Austin’s iconic 'Home of the Blues.' Established in 1975, this…

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The Ritz

Located at 320 East 6th Street, The Ritz is Austin's most storied historic theater. Originally opened in 1929 as the city's first…

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Brush Square

Discover Brush Square, one of Austin's original 1839 public squares. Today, this historic park is home to a collection of preserv…

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O. Henry Museum

Step back in time at this charming 1880s Queen Anne-style cottage, the former home of legendary short-story writer O. Henry. Disc…

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Willie Nelson Bronze Sculpture

Located in downtown Austin at the entrance of the Moody Theater, this impressive eight-foot bronze sculpture honors country music…

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Moody Theater

Located at 310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, the Moody Theater is the state-of-the-art home of the legendary Austin City Limits t…

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Susanna Dickinson Museum

Explore the Susanna Dickinson Museum, the only surviving home of the famous Alamo survivor. Built in 1869, this historic rubble-r…

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East Cesar Chavez Historic District

Explore one of Austin's oldest neighborhoods, where rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and vibrant public art meet. From it…

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Pecan Street / Sixth Street

Once known as Pecan Street, Austin’s historic Sixth Street is a vibrant downtown entertainment district famous for its preserved…

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Esther's Follies

Located on historic Sixth Street, Esther's Follies is Austin's landmark comedy club and modern vaudeville theater. For decades, t…

Austin’s signature satire show mixes sketches, magic, and musical bits into one fast-moving night.