![]() West Sixth StreetĪ thoughtfully curated section of town, find everything from craft cocktails and galleries to rustic beer gardens, cult-followed grub and the flagship Whole Foods Market. The gritty backdrop makes for a vibrant scene that draws a diverse crowd thanks to its range of live entertainment, restaurants, LGBTQ scene and unique shops. Warehouse DistrictĪs the name suggests, many of this neighborhood's bars and restaurants are housed in renovated, antique warehouses. With its colorful and bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s a sure bet for experiencing local characters and the vibrancy of the city. On Main Plaza, the San Fernando Cathedral houses the oldest. Alamo Plaza houses one of the city’s five Spanish colonial missions, the Alamo, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nightclub heavy, droves of concert-seekers mill the streets of Austin's Red River Cultural District, dipping into watering holes for Lone Star beers while waiting for the lights to dim and shows to begin. And while the River Walk is our most popular attraction, there’s so much more to explore. Day or night, you’ll find relaxed bar-goers strolling from bar to food trailer to bar again, often with their dogs in tow looking for a kicked back sip and a bite. Renovated houses turned into bungalow bars reign supreme on this increasingly popular tucked-away street. 2ND Street District is also home to critically acclaimed restaurants and entertainment venues that provide an authentic Austin experience. Miles of recreational space to enjoy on the lake waters and around its shores all just a few minutes from downtown.Officially spanning the length of 2nd Street between Congress Avenue and San Antonio streets, this area is home to many local and national brands and has the most downtown shopping, ranging from beauty, body and abode. There are plenty of dog walkers, walkers, joggers and bikers making use of the trail around the lake. Kayakers and paddlers use the stretch of Barton Springs while canoes, rowboats and larger vessels take to the larger waters of the Colorado. The wild flowers around the lake in spring are nice to see as well. By far one of the most unique things to do in Austin is to visit the Cathedral of Junk. You'll find nice forested areas with mature trees, good birdlife, active fish that you can spot fairly easily in the lakes clear waters. There is an easy to follow 10 mile circular route called the Ann and Roy Butler Trail that encircles the lake from MoPac (west) to Pleasant Valley Road (east) as well as a handful of designated parks to enjoy along its shores. ![]() ![]() The lake is a very popular recreational spot and the many parks surrounding its shores providing important Green Lungs for the city. Today what you find is a 168 hectare body of water that is mostly shaped after the directional flow of the Colorado River as well as a section of Barton Springs, snaking its way south of downtown until you reach the dam. One of the top things that Christians, especially Catholics, do when visiting Downtown Austin is to attend a mass at Saint Mary Catholic Church. This reservoir was created in 1960 by damming up the Colorado River just east of I-35. ![]() The lake is named after the Former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson (1912-2007). Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) is located just to the south of downtown Austin. ![]()
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