South Congress, Austin

Name: South Congress
Address: Austin, United States

#216 among attractions in Austin

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

South Congress is a neighborhood located on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, United States. It is also a nationally known shopping and cultural district known for its many eclectic small retailers, restaurants, music and art venues and, more recently, food trucks. ()

Coordinates: 30°15'0"N, 97°45'0"W

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South Austin (Bouldin Creek)Austin United States

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South Congress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mexic-Arte Museum, Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Auditorium Shores, Republic Square.

1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
32 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
0.7 miN
Bridge, Nature and wildlife, Park
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
17 min walk • The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. Before construction of the Longhorn Dam was completed in 1960, the bridge crossed the Colorado River from which Lady Bird Lake is impounded.
0.8 miN
Park, Outdoor activities
Auditorium Shores, Austin
22 min walk • Auditorium Shores is an urban park located in downtown Austin, Texas, within the larger Town Lake Park. Its name refers to its location between the former Palmer Auditorium and the shores of Lady Bird Lake.
1.2 miN
Park
Republic Square, Austin
32 min walk • Republic Square is an urban park in central Austin, Texas. Located in Downtown Austin, the park features a grassy area meant for festivals and events as well as shaded areas under live oak trees.
1 miN
City hall
Austin City Hall, Austin
27 min walk • Austin City Hall is the seat of Austin municipal government, located at 301 W 2nd St in downtown Austin, Texas. The current building was completed in 2004. It is the meeting place for the Austin City Council.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Long Center, Austin
19 min walk • The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located along Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. The Long Center is the permanent home of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Lyric Opera and Ballet Austin and hosts other Austin-area performing arts organizations.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Lamar Boulevard Bridge, Austin
30 min walk • The Lamar Boulevard Bridge is a historic arch bridge carrying Texas State Highway Loop 343 over Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas, United States.
1.1 miN
Bridge, View point
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Austin
28 min walk • The James D. Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge is a shared use bridge for pedestrians and cyclists spanning Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. Opened in 2001, the bridge connects the north and south sides of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and features an unusual "double curve" design.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
South Austin Popular Culture Center, Austin
23 min walk • The Austin Museum of Popular Culture is a Texas 501 nonprofit organisation dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art and memorabilia that reflect Austin's eclectic contributions to popular culture worldwide.
1.2 miN
Postmodern architecture
William P. Hobby, Austin
30 min walk • The William P. Hobby, Jr. State Office Building - formerly known as Republic Plaza - is a three-building government office complex located in the Warehouse District of Downtown Austin, Texas, United States.
1.1 miNE
Convention center
Austin Convention Center, Austin
29 min walk • The Neal Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Austin, Texas. The building is the home of the Texas Rollergirls, and was also home to the Austin Toros basketball team, until their move to the Cedar Park Center in nearby Cedar Park in 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Congress?

Nearby attractions include Yard Dog Art, Austin (3 min walk), Bouldin Creek, Austin (9 min walk), Louis and Mathilde Reuter House, Austin (17 min walk), Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin (17 min walk).

How to get to South Congress by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Congress:

Bus

1500 Riverside • Lines: 680 (29 min walk)

Train

Downtown (32 min walk)