Welcome to Central Austin
Central Austin is the heart of the city, where legendary cultural happenings take the downtown area by storm several times each year. With high walkability, residents can journey through some of the most well-loved aspects of this eccentric city center, known equally for its live events and still-historic main street atmosphere. The eastern side of I-35 is on the rise, with new shops, events, entertainment, and living spaces being constructed by some of the most prominent Texas developers.
What to Love
Year-round live events
Numerous parks, rivers, and lakes
Chic boutique shops and fine dining
Rich history
Local Lifestyle
Central Austin is the perfect place to live if you are searching for year-round festivities. The endlessly hip yet increasingly upscale city has attracted so much cultural gravity that a buzz-like momentum permeates the downtown district daily. Combined with its continually renewed development and lovingly maintained historic strips, you've got a true paradise.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
With Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market close by, you'll have all the healthy and specialty foodstuffs you could want, and Austin's restaurant scene is almost as renowned as the music.
Key Bar is a popular hangout with an intimate covered patio and a casual indoor lounge. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is also enormously popular, serving myriad all-American fine-dining specialties in an elegant and modern dining room.
The famous Paramount Theatre plays host to some of the area's finest concerts, festivals, dances, and other productions of the area.
Things to Do
The South by Southwest (SXSW) music, art, and film festival takes place every spring, attracting attendees from all over the world for a 10-day event that continually expands its range of attractions. Events are held throughout the city, including the Paramount, Austin Convention Center, ZACH Theatre, and more. The Pecan Street Festival is another fantastic yet lesser-known Austin festival, this time celebrating more of Austin's homey and independent vibe along the historic East 6th Street.
Austin City Limits ignites the entire city. Centered around the massive 350-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park, the event draws almost 500,000 people yearly. Located just south of the Colorado River, Zilker Park is a major draw even without the near-limitless festivities. You’ll find a springwater pool, sporting amenities, walking trails, an amphitheater, and an enormous botanical garden. A short walk away is Barton Springs, another beloved recreation spot where you'll find locals kayaking, paddleboarding, and tubing their way to the large natural springwater pool.
Schools
The heart of Austin is home to two highly renowned universities, giving the region high marks for its academic prowess.
University of Texas
St. Edward's University
