Greater Austin, Austin

Name: Greater Austin
Address: Austin, United States

#190 among attractions in Austin

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The Austin–Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area is a five-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget. The metropolitan area is situated in Central Texas on the western edge of the American South and on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, and borders Greater San Antonio to the south. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°16'2"N, 97°44'35"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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Greater Austin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Paramount Theatre, Ritz.

~120 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
1 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.
~1710 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
9 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
~840 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
5 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
~1090 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
6 min walk • The Ritz is a historic theater in the 6th Street district in Austin, Texas. The building's history includes use as a movie theater, music hall, club, and comedy house. It reopened after renovations in fall 2007 as the new downtown location for the Alamo Drafthouse.
~1380 ftW
Park
Republic Square, Austin
7 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.
~1820 ftE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
9 min walk • Esther's Follies is a modern-day vaudeville theatre located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas. The group is named after actress Esther Williams. Acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. The show is fast-paced, and most of the acts incorporate a comedic theme.
~1950 ftE
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
10 min walk • Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992. The Houston location closed its doors in September 2001.
~1600 ftSW
City hall
Austin City Hall, Austin
8 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.
~1360 ftSE
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
7 min walk • The William Sydney Porter House or O. Henry House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895.
~220 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
2 min walk • The Scarbrough Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street, the Chicago-style building was originally home to the flagship E.M. Scarbrough & Sons department store. The building was the first steel-framed high-rise in Austin.
~1020 ftW
Postmodern architecture
William P. Hobby, Austin
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Austin?

Nearby attractions include Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin (1 min walk), Congress Avenue Historic District, Austin (2 min walk), Sixth Street, Austin (3 min walk), O. Henry Hall, Austin (3 min walk).

How to get to Greater Austin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Austin:

Train

Downtown (9 min walk)
Austin (22 min walk)

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (12 min walk)
Megabus (19 min walk)