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BLVD CONGRESS AVE BRAZOS ST BRAZOS ST SAN JACINTO BLVD SAN JACINTO BLVD SAN JACINTO BLVD ROBERT DEDMAN DR SAN JACINTO BLVD TRINITY ST TRINITY ST TRINITY ST TRINITY ST CONGRESS AVE S CONGRESS AVE CESAR CHAVEZ ST CESAR CHAVEZ ST CESAR CHAVEZ ST 21ST ST 20TH ST W 22ND ST WHITIS AVE 20TH ST 22ND ST 23RD ST 23RD ST DEAN KEETON ST 21ST ST 26TH ST W 26TH ST 27TH ST 24TH ST 24TH ST 16TH ST E 16TH ST NUECES ST SAN ANTONIO ST RIO GRANDE ST RIO GRANDE ST SALADO ST SAN GABRIEL ST GUADALUPE ST UNIVERSITY AVE SPEEDWAY JESTER CIR PEARL ST WHITIS ST 35 35 35 MOPAC / LOOP 1 LADY BIRD LAKE COLORADO RIVER REPUBLIC SQUARE WOOLRIDGE SQUARE DUNCAN PARK WATERLOO PARK STATE CEMETERY BRUSH SQUARE PALM PARK AUDITORIUM SHORES RED RIVER DISTRICT EAST AUSTIN DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT RAINEY STREET DISTRICT SOUTH AUSTIN DISTRICT SOUTH CONGRESS DISTRICT SIXTH STREET DISTRICT IN N E R C A M P U S D R 40 43 44 45 46 42 41 49 48 50 36 52 51 1 2 3 47 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 57 20 21 22 37 55 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 58 32 33 34 35 31 4 56 5 38 39 N E W S Lake W Alter E. Long Colorado River Colorado River Lake Travis 35 35 35 35 290 LOOP 360 RM 2222 FM 1325 RM 620 GREATER AUSTIN AREA 23 53 54 59 60 Congress Avenue Bat Bridge More than 1.5 million bats fly out from beneath the bridge each night at dusk from March - October. Plaza Saltillo This East Austin community center is the site of annual Diez y Seis and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Austin Convention Center With nearly 900,000 square feet, this facility accom- modates major conventions and large consumer shows. Palmer Events Center Overlooking Lady Bird Lake, this multi-use special events center feels park-like. Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue Visit the bronze statue of the “Patron Saint of Austin Music” on Auditorium Shores. O. Henry House & Museum Stop by the cottage where writer William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) lived in Austin. Austin Visitor Center Our official visitor information center, souvenir shop, and tour departure point can be found at 602 E. Fourth St. Governor’s Mansion Take in the historic official residence of Texas Governors since 1856. Texas State Capitol Completed in 1888, the Texas statehouse stands 14 feet higher than the Nation’s Capitol. State Capitol Visitors Center The former General Land Office building houses historic exhibits, visitor information, and a gift shop. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum View this unique outdoor display of more than 100 sculptures by the late artist, Charles Umlauf. Austin Nature & Science Center The outdoors are celebrated through nature trails, exhibits, a dinosaur pit, and refuge for rescued wild animals. Bullock Texas State History Museum Interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, multimedia shows, and an IMAX theater capture our history. 39 40 41 42 Lady Bird Lake This 20-mile-long stretch of the Lower Colorado River meanders through downtown. Fiesta Gardens On the north shore of Lady Bird Lake east of IH-35, this park hosts several festivals. Zilker Park At 358 acres, this park is home to Barton Springs Pool and ACL Music Festival each October. Barton Springs Pool Dive into this three-acre natural swimming hole with 68-degree year-round water temperature. 50 51 52 53 South Congress (SoCo) District Just south of Lady Bird Lake, “SoCo” is a vibrant neighborhood of boutiques, eateries, and music venues. Sixth Street District Stroll down Austin’s most famous nightlife area and experience more than a dozen blocks of live music venues. West Sixth Street District Here you can shop iconic home-grown retailers including Waterloo Records, BookPeople, and more. Red River District From big name acts to local legends, Red River blares with the sounds of local Austin bands. Taxi / Ride Share •Austin is tapped into the latest tech-based transit •For taxis and rideshare options, go to visitaustin.org/transportation MetroRail •MetroRail connects the city of Leander to downtown Austin •9 stations on the 32-mile line •Service six days a week; until 1:30 am on Friday and 2:30 am on Saturday •Fares cost between $1.75 - $3.50 per trip •The downtown station sits on the north end of the Convention Center at Fourth Street between Neches and Trinity capmetro.org See Austin on a guided tour. Local experts will show you around the Capitol area, downtown, cultural and musical heritage sites, and more. Popular tour companies include: Access ATX, Austin Detours, Austin Eats Food Tours, AO Tours, Austin Duck Adventures, Gliding Revolution Segway, and Double Decker Austin. Custom-designed tours are also available. For an outstanding local Tex-Mex experience, check out: Torchy’s Tacos 2801 Guadalupe St. Chuy’s 1728 Barton Springs Rd. Matt’s El Rancho 2613 S. Lamar Blvd. For some local mural photo-ops, check out: Greetings from Austin Mural 1720 S. First St. You’re My Butter Half Mural 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Hi, How Are You? Mural W. 21st Street If you don’t want to leave your best pal behind, check out: Yard Bar 6700 Burnet Rd. Austin Terrier 3435 Greystone Dr. Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden 79 Rainey St. For delicious local BBQ, check out: Lamberts 401 W. Second St. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q 801 Red River St. Terry Black’s BBQ 1003 Barton Springs Rd. Rent a Bike or Scooter •Several bike shops and dockless bike and scooter rental companies offer hourly and day rentals •Download maps and routes from bikeaustin.org •Austin B-Cycle provides more than 40 bike-share stations throughout downtown 24 hours a day austin.bcycle.com Pedicab •A few different Austin companies operate pedicabs •All drivers are licensed by the City of Austin Ground Transportation Department •Rates vary, so be sure to ask your driver about the price per rider or per trip 54 55 56 57 Warehouse District The industrial Warehouse District offers refined stomping grounds in the heart of downtown Austin. Second Street District Keep things local at some of Austin’s newest retail shops, boutiques, coffee houses, and wine bars. East Austin District Head to East Austin to experience one of the fastest-growing and most alternative areas in town. South Austin District Quaint houses, vintage restaurants, and new eateries by some of the city’s top chefs populate this lively area. 47 48 49 Woolridge Square Relax at this scenic square at Ninth and Guadalupe Streets, with its center piece gazebo and giant chess set. Brush Square This wonderful downtown oasis is just steps from the O. Henry Museum and is the site of the Pun-Off held each year in the author’s honor. Boardwalk With stunning views of the downtown skyline, the 7,250-foot boardwalk is a great accompaniment to your stroll along Lady Bird Lake. 43 44 45 46 Zilker Botanical Gardens Adjacent to Zilker Park, these gardens include a “prehistoric” area in tribute to 100 million- year-old dinosaur tracks discovered here. Hike & Bike Trail A popular draw for runners, cyclists, and walkers are 10.1 miles of trail loop around Lady Bird Lake. Waterloo Park Austinites head outdoors to this site of festivals and events. Republic Square Free live music, a weekly farmers market, and outdoor activities can be found at this historic park. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Austin History Center This research center for Austin and Travis County has archives dating from 1839. The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center Through statewide exhibitions and programs, The Contemporary Austin helps nurture artists’ careers. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center Mexican-American arts and heritage are highlighted with exhibits and performances. Mexic-Arte Museum Stop in for exhibits of amazing Mexican and Latin American art. Austin City Hall Austin City Hall was designed with a plaza to host community events and live music. Paramount Theatre Opened in 1915, the Paramount was restored for local productions and touring shows. Long Center for the Performing Arts Home to the Austin Symphony, Austin Opera, and Ballet Austin, as well as home to the Austin Music Memorial. Whole Foods Market The national headquarters for the world‘s largest natural grocer spans 80,000 square feet. Alamo Drafthouse Ritz A unique combination of theater and restaurant, see the best first-run and independent films here. Texas Music Museum Explore the history of musicians who made Austin the Live Music Capital of the World®. The Austin Public Library The Central Library, designed to be flexible enough to serve our community for the next hundred years, forms the backbone of the Austin Public Library System. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26 27 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Blanton Museum of Art The nation’s largest university -owned art collection includes more than 17,000 works. Harry Ransom Center This center houses the world’s first photograph, a rare Gutenberg Bible, Watergate papers, and more. UT Tower This 307-foot tower, constructed in 1937, is the most visible landmark on the UT Austin campus. Frank Erwin Center Head to this arena for Longhorn basketball games, touring music concerts, and more. Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium It’s game time in our Texas Longhorn football stadium, with a 100,000-person capacity. Texas Memorial Museum Don’t miss displays of dinosaur artifacts, fossils, gems, minerals, and meteorites. ACL Live at the Moody Theater State-of-the-art live music venue that also serves as home of KLRU-TV produced PBS program Austin City Limits. Texas State Cemetery Tour the final resting place of Texas’ most notable sons and daughters. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center Celebrate the history of Austin’s African-American community and historic contributions of Dr. Carver. The Thinkery A place where kids and parents creatively solve science problems by making, doing, and experiencing. LBJ Presidential Library & Museum This presidential museum chronicles LBJ’s career. Bass Concert Hall This popular performing arts venue is located on the UT Austin Campus. Mike A. Myers Stadium Soccer and track events are held at this UT Austin 20,000-seat stadium. St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Mary’s showcases a rose window built in 1872 by Victorian architect Nicholas Clayton. 58 59 60 Central Austin District You’ll find cafes and vintage stores resting between giant neighborhood homes and craft bars. Rainey Street District This laid-back area is home to converted bungalows that provide only-in-Austin music and bar experience. The Domain & Arboretum Offering relaxed, outdoor shopping experiences in park-like atmospheres with popular local and national restaurants and retailers. Attractions parks & Recreation Districts CALL OR BOOK A TOUR AT AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER (602 E. FOURTH ST.) 866GOAUSTIN VISITAUSTIN.ORG/BOOKTOUR 290 183 183 183 183 1 1 71 1 290 290 183 183 71 71 275 343 71 111 275 FM 71 FM 696 WEST SIXTH STREET DISTRICT SECOND STREET DISTRICT