Southwest Tower Building, Austin

Name: Southwest Tower Building
Address: Austin, United States

#102 among attractions in Austin

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The Southwest Tower Building is a 12-storey, 160,410-square-foot building at 211 East 7th St. in Downtown Austin, Texas and is located across the street from the historic Driskill Hotel and the modern Omni Hotel. On the edge of the E. 6th Street entertainment district and Congress Avenue, the Southwest Tower building is within easy walking distance to the numerous restaurants and entertainment venues in the downtown area. The building has also earned the moniker of "Telemarketing Tower" for the large number of telemarketing operations that have been based inside it over the years ranging from the Republican Party of Texas phone center to Sears Vinyl Siding. ()

Coordinates: 30°16'6"N, 97°44'27"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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Southwest Tower Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~860 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
5 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.
~1050 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
6 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.
~500 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
3 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.
~520 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
3 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.
~1320 ftSE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
Esther's Follies, Austin
7 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.
~1350 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Emo's, Austin
7 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.
~1760 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
9 min walk • The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856.
~1090 ftSE
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
6 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.
~810 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
4 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.
~1710 ftN
Monuments and statues
Tejano Monument, Austin
9 min walk • The Tejano Monument is a memorial commemorating the impact of Tejanos on Texas culture and history, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, United States.
~1810 ftW
Postmodern architecture
William P. Hobby, Austin
9 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 Southwest Tower Building?

Nearby attractions include St. David's Episcopal Church, Austin (3 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Austin (3 min walk), Central Presbyterian Church, Austin (3 min walk), Congress Avenue Historic District, Austin (3 min walk).

How to get to Southwest Tower Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwest Tower Building:

Train

Downtown (8 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (23 min walk)

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (15 min walk)
Megabus (16 min walk)