Drinks & Nightlife
Again it is walking distance. Great local pub/bar w pool table, jute box and cool drinks! Outdoor area too. Easy peasy.
83 locals recommend
Crow Bar
3116 S Congress AveAgain it is walking distance. Great local pub/bar w pool table, jute box and cool drinks! Outdoor area too. Easy peasy.
It is an outdoor nightlife with several bars ( in old houses) all on one block and a little nicer than 6th Street or "dirty sixth"
Usually a couple food trailers out.
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetIt is an outdoor nightlife with several bars ( in old houses) all on one block and a little nicer than 6th Street or "dirty sixth"
Usually a couple food trailers out.
Restaurant and nice bar great place to order a burger and beer late night! Next door to S Congress Hotel. Across street from shops and other restaurants.
30 locals recommend
Central Standard
1603 S Congress AveRestaurant and nice bar great place to order a burger and beer late night! Next door to S Congress Hotel. Across street from shops and other restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
It is at the end of S Congress and can ride the bus there. Beautiful grounds and building. Fact: it is larger than the White House.
1119 locals recommend
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveIt is at the end of S Congress and can ride the bus there. Beautiful grounds and building. Fact: it is larger than the White House.
Parks & Nature
It is a great place to check out and a large area to roam and see Downtown, Barton Springs Pool, the Sculpture Garden. Hike and Bike trail too!
1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdIt is a great place to check out and a large area to roam and see Downtown, Barton Springs Pool, the Sculpture Garden. Hike and Bike trail too!
Butler Park in walking distance down the hill (Bouldin or Dawson streets) towards Barton Springs. It has a nice grassy area and trees, and a new family park, and a skyline view of city on top of spiral hill. you can cross the street to Lady Bird Lake
56 locals recommend
Butler Metro Park
1000 Barton Springs RdButler Park in walking distance down the hill (Bouldin or Dawson streets) towards Barton Springs. It has a nice grassy area and trees, and a new family park, and a skyline view of city on top of spiral hill. you can cross the street to Lady Bird Lake
Essentials
Has about everything you need! And right down the street!
Oltorf @ South Congress. They offer curb -side pick as well. Free if order two days in advance.
1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdHas about everything you need! And right down the street!
Oltorf @ South Congress. They offer curb -side pick as well. Free if order two days in advance.
Food Scene
Coffee shops, restaurants, dessert, food trailers, live music venues, antique stores, trendy shops, the place to bee.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
Coffee shops, restaurants, dessert, food trailers, live music venues, antique stores, trendy shops, the place to bee.
It is practically next door ;) And delicious!
The large bowl is enough to share!
19 locals recommend
Poke-Poke
3100 S Congress AveIt is practically next door ;) And delicious!
The large bowl is enough to share!
Great outdoor coffee shop on S Congress. Sit and watch the people and sites.
495 locals recommend
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress AveGreat outdoor coffee shop on S Congress. Sit and watch the people and sites.
Walk to El Alma and enjoy a tasty margarita and delicious interior mexican cuisine.
170 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdWalk to El Alma and enjoy a tasty margarita and delicious interior mexican cuisine.
Shopping
Allens Boots
1522 S Congress AveThis is a cool store with all kinds of cowboy boots!
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvdclose