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Austin, Texas / South Congress (SoCo): Murals, Music & Vintage

South Congress (SoCo): Murals, Music & Vintage

A 2.3 km walk down Austin's legendary South Congress Avenue, with six stops linking lakefront music landmarks, performing-arts venues, a reborn boutique hotel, vintage SoCo retail, and a soulful neighborhood music club.

6 stops 1.7 mi 53 min
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Route

What you'll pass

  1. 01

    Auditorium Shores / Butler Park

    Walk toward the lawn at the water's edge for the skyline view.

    2 min
  2. 02

    The Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

    Look for the bronze figure facing the lake along the trail.

    255 m / 2 min
  3. 03

    Long Center for the Performing Arts

    Head for the columned plaza framing the skyline.

    359 m / 2 min
  4. 04

    Hotel San José

    Watch the left side of South Congress for low stucco walls and bamboo.

    1352 m / 2 min
  5. 05

    Big Top Candy Shop

    Look for the circus-themed signage on your left.

    438 m / 2 min
  6. 06

    C-Boy's Heart & Soul

    Watch for the vintage marquee over the sidewalk.

    367 m / 2 min