Bryker Woods, Austin

#233 among attractions in Austin

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Bryker Woods is an older Austin, Texas, central city neighborhood developed in the 1930s, the center of which is approximately located at 30°18′17″N 97°45′06″W. It is predominantly a mix of young and old families and zoned as a single-family neighborhood composed of mostly small homes in good condition, most of which are over 50 years old. The Bryker Woods neighborhood is also part of the Old West Austin Historic District. Bryker Woods has its own elementary school, Bryker Woods Elementary, and is convenient to retail and recreational facilities. ()

Coordinates: 30°18'19"N, 97°45'17"W

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Central Austin (Windsor Road)Austin United States

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Bryker Woods – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Bonnell, University United Methodist Church, The Contemporary Austin, Laguna Gloria.

1.5 miNW
Hill, Natural attraction, Park
Mount Bonnell, Austin
40 min walk • Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
1.4 miSE
Church
University United Methodist Church, Austin
37 min walk • University United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas, is a United Methodist Church belonging to the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
1.3 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Contemporary Austin, Austin
33 min walk • The Contemporary Austin, originally known as the Austin Museum of Art, is Austin, Texas's primary contemporary art museum, consisting of two locations and an art school.
1.3 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Laguna Gloria, Austin
33 min walk • The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, formerly known as the AMOA-Arthouse at Laguna Gloria, is the former home of Clara Driscoll and site of a 1916 Italianate-style villa on the shores of Lake Austin in Austin, Texas.
1.1 miNW
Park, Garden
Mayfield Park, Austin
28 min walk • The Mayfield–Gutsch Estate, now named Mayfield Park, is a historic cottage, gardens and nature preserve in west Austin, Texas on a bluff overlooking Lake Austin. Originally built in the 1870s, the cottage was purchased by former Texas Secretary of State Allison Mayfield in 1909.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin
18 min walk • The Texas Military Forces Museum is a history museum in Austin, Texas. It is hosted by the Texas Military Department at Camp Mabry and is part of the United States Army Historical Program. It is open to the public Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm CST. Admission is free.
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel, Austin
13 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel is a Reform synagogue located at 3901 Shoal Creek Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Organized in 1876 and chartered by the state of Texas in 1879, it is the oldest synagogue in Austin.
1.3 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Neill–Cochran House, Austin
33 min walk • The Neill–Cochran House Museum is a historic home in north-central Austin, Texas. Master builder Abner Cook designed and built the house in 1855 as a suburban estate many years before the surrounding area was settled by other homes and businesses. The two-story Greek Revival home features prominent Doric columns and Mr.
1 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Texas at Austin, Austin
25 min walk • The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas, founded in 1883. The University of Texas was included in the Association of American Universities in 1929.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hyde Park Theatre, Austin
32 min walk • Founded in 1992, Hyde Park Theatre is an arts center in Austin, Texas, that has produced over 50 world and regional premieres. In addition to a mainstage season, HPT curates the largest performance festival in the Southwest, FronteraFest.
1.2 miS
Architecture, Entertainment, Georgian architecture
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion, Austin
32 min walk • The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, now referred to as simply "The Mansion," or "The Fed," is a Georgian Revival mansion located on the southwest corner of 24th Street and San Gabriel Street in Austin, Texas, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bryker Woods?

Nearby attractions include Congregation Beth Israel, Austin (13 min walk), Bailey Park, Austin (13 min walk), Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin (18 min walk).

How to get to Bryker Woods by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bryker Woods:

Bus

26th/Pearl • Lines: 642 (29 min walk)
San Gabriel/25 1/2 • Lines: 642 (29 min walk)