Welcome to Downtown
Austin’s finest in urban luxury
Downtown Austin is a perfect blend of hip and exciting urban luxury settled among the historical relevance of Austin‘s past. This bustling community has an abundance of entertainment opportunities within walking distance. Residents of downtown Austin can be assured they have access to the finest luxury amenities.
Downtown Austin has an energetic buzz of neon and technological advancement, with skyscrapers dotting the skyline. One of Austin’s unique features is the commonality of seeing historical landmarks next door to artistic highrises. The views from these giants are impressive, spanning the Texas Hill Country, reminding citizens that this area used to be nothing more than dusty dirt roads and occasional tumbleweeds.
What to Love
- Exciting entertainment and nightlife
- Incredible architecture ranging from historical gems to highrises
- Stunning views of the Colorado River
Local Lifestyle
Downtown Austin is a lively, bustling city center with a hip walkable nightlife. The entertainment and shopping choices are exciting and top-of-the-line while being within walking distance of outdoor recreational opportunities, a perfect situation for Austinites who love sunshine and fitness. Live music and outdoor festivals are a favorite pastime of these citizens, and downtown vendors supply plenty to do when festival season is not active.
The University of Texas’s Austin campus is near downtown, and college students help keep trends and entertainment choices lively. The active influx of young residents encourages the high-tech industry to expand to the downtown area. With the introduction of many Fortune 500 companies into Austin, real estate has expanded, adding modern contemporary apartment and condominium buildings to accommodate professional residents.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
Sammy’s Italian is a romantic and charming restaurant serving upscale, traditional Italian favorites. Reminiscent of an old-school New York eatery, Sammie’s pairs time-honored flavors and techniques with decadent style and atmosphere.
For modern elevated Mexican food, check out ATX Cocina. The menu at this restaurant revolves around using corn as the foundation for each meal and only high-quality natural ingredients. This mentality also extends to the drink menu, which features an assortment of themed drinks.
Red Ash is the home of woodfired Italian cuisine by Chef John Carver. The kitchen expands around a custom-built wood-burning grill, oven, and plancha, all used to prepare locally sourced natural ingredients.
The 2nd Street Shopping District shops are a mixture of local boutiques and international luxury chains. The area is very walkable and provides some of the best shopping downtown Austin offers.
Things to Do
Sustainable Food Center Farmers’ Market is held in Republic Park every week on Saturday. Every item in the market is verified to be a local product, encouraging support for Texas ranchers, farmers, crafters, beekeepers, chefs, and artisans.
Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail provides ample opportunities for citizens to get plenty of outdoor recreational time. Austinites are very fitness conscious, and the lakeside trail offers a spot for birdwatching, hiking, jogging, paddle boating, or biking with pets or friends.
The Bullock Texas State History Museum is the home of Texas’s official historical collections. The museum packs in a multitude of information revolving around archaeology, anthropology, and state and national history. The three-story building contains many permanent and rotating exhibits, a theater, an IMAX theater, a gift store, and a cafe.
