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Austin, Texas / South Congress to Lady Bird Lake

South Congress to Lady Bird Lake

A 2.7-kilometer walk down South Congress to Lady Bird Lake, with seven stops spanning iconic murals, a landmark boot shop, beloved eats, a historic music hall, a retro motel, the famous bat bridge, and a lakeside tribute to an Austin guitar legend.

7 stops 2.2 mi 53 min
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What you'll pass

  1. 01

    Greetings from Austin Mural (Roadhouse Relics)

    Look for the giant vintage-postcard letters on the wall at the corner of Annie and South First.

    2 min
  2. 02

    Allen's Boots

    Watch for the giant red boot hanging above the entrance on South Congress.

    531 m / 2 min
  3. 03

    Home Slice Pizza (South Congress location)

    Home Slice Pizza (South Congress location)

    210 m / 2 min
  4. 04

    The Continental Club Historic Venue

    Look up for the classic flashing neon sign above the entrance.

    131 m / 2 min
  5. 05

    Austin Motel

    Look up at the distinctive neon marquee sign.

    125 m / 2 min
  6. 06

    Congress Avenue Bridge

    Find a spot on or beside the bridge looking out over Lady Bird Lake.

    1150 m / 2 min
  7. 07

    Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial

    Look for the eight-foot bronze statue in the enclave along the lakeshore.

    554 m / 2 min