What to do around Sixth Street

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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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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.

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Brush Square

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

Source-backed place · Museums

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…

Source-backed place · Museums

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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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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Barbarella Austin

Located in Austin's Red River Cultural District, Barbarella is a vibrant 21+ dance club and video bar. Renowned for its retro ene…

Austin’s longtime disco-dance club for sweaty, carefree nights and big singalong energy.

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

The 13th Floor

Located in downtown Austin, The 13th Floor is a vibrant neighborhood rock and roll bar and live music venue. It pays tribute to t…

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Sixth Street

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

Source-backed place · History

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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Stubb’s amphitheater exterior and signage

Located in downtown Austin, Stubb’s is a legendary live music and barbecue venue. Standing before its historic 1880s building and…

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Stubb’s street corner gateway frontage

This iconic street corner gateway in downtown Austin marks the entrance to Stubb's, a legendary live-music and barbecue instituti…

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Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is an iconic Austin staple combining legendary Texas barbecue with a world-class live music venue. Located downto…

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Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

Located in the heart of Austin, Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater is a legendary open-air venue combining world-class live music…

Big outdoor shows, barbecue, and Austin crowd energy—this is the city’s classic concert night out.

Source-backed place · Museums

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.

Source-backed place · History

Walter Tips Building

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

Source-backed place · History

Scarbrough Building

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