Austin’s dense urban core — Congress Ave, the Capitol, and the Warehouse District.
Downtown is doing three jobs at once — government seat, tourist magnet, and after-dark playground — and somehow all three work within a few blocks of each other. Come for the Capitol grounds and the Bullock Museum during the day, and don't be surprised when the same streets turn into a different city after 9pm. It's not where locals hang out most nights, but it's still where you take out-of-towners for one drink with a skyline view.
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The three highest ATX Worth It picks in Downtown right now.
Austin Bachelorette Party - Studio Goddess
Dancing ATX Worth It — 100
Austin Bachelorette Party - Studio Goddess
Community ATX Worth It — 100
The Escape Game Austin
Interactive amusement center featuring 6 rooms with themes ranging from gold rush to a prison break.
Present Practice Yoga - Downtown Austin
Fitness ATX Worth It — 99
Present Practice Yoga - Downtown Austin
Upcoming events
SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown
Markets Free
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
Sat, Oct 17, 9 AM
SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown
Community
Austin Quest for Ancient Civilizations
Sat, Oct 17, 2 PM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Music
Basement
Sat, Oct 17, 11 PM
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
Community
DJ Mel
Sun, Oct 18, 12 AM
3TEN ACL Live
Music
Michigander w/ Chapel
Sun, Oct 18, 1 AM
Antone's Nightclub
Community
Austin Quest for Ancient Civilizations
Sun, Oct 18, 2 PM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Community
Gospel Brunch: Shields of Faith
Sun, Oct 18, 3:30 PM
Stubb's Indoors
Community
Expedited Entry & Social Club Happy Hour- Hermanos Gutiérrez (4-6PM)
Sun, Oct 18, 9 PM
Moody Amphitheater
Music
Dancing Away Detention: Jimmie Dale Gilmore & More
Sun, Oct 18, 11 PM
Antone's Nightclub
Music
Hermanos Gutierrez - Premium Seating
Sun, Oct 18, 11:59 PM
Moody Amphitheater
Music
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Mon, Oct 19, 12 AM
Moody Amphitheater
Music
Blessing Offor
Mon, Oct 19, 1 AM
3TEN ACL Live
Music
Blue Monday w/ Soul Man Sam & Brad Stivers
Tue, Oct 20, 12 AM
Antone's Nightclub
Music
Snarky Puppy
Tue, Oct 20, 1 AM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Music
Mon Laferte - Femme Fatale Tour
Wed, Oct 21, 12:30 AM
Moody Amphitheater
Music
Gregg Allman
Wed, Oct 21, 1 AM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Community
Expedited Entry & Moody Amp Social Club Happy Hour- Mon Laferte(5-7PM)
Wed, Oct 21, 1 AM
Moody Amphitheater
Music
Leonid and Friends
Thu, Oct 22, 12:30 AM
Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Music
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Thu, Oct 22, 1 AM
The Mohawk-Austin
Music
Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour
Fri, Oct 23, 12 AM
Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
Community
bunii
Fri, Oct 23, 1 AM
Brushy Street Commons
Community
Max Diaz w/ Cold Weather Venture
Fri, Oct 23, 1 AM
Swan Dive
Music
The Jungle Giants w/ Morning Silk
Fri, Oct 23, 1 AM
Antone's Nightclub
Music
Katie Pruitt
Fri, Oct 23, 1 AM
3TEN ACL Live
More venues in Downtown
BFREE YOGA AUSTIN
Fitness ATX Worth It — 98
BFREE YOGA AUSTIN
Food $$$$ ATX Worth It — 98
BOA Steakhouse
BOA Steakhouse is a high-end restaurant in Downtown.
Nightlife ATX Worth It — 98
Sky Lounge on Lady Bird at RiverSouth
Food $$$$ ATX Worth It — 98
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
Urbane outfit with a subdued vibe offering wagyu beef & homemade pasta, plus a cocktail terrace.
Drinks $$ ATX Worth It — 98
Edge Rooftop
Chic rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Austin pairing bar bites & craft cocktails with city views.
Wellness ATX Worth It — 97
Verbena Spa
Verbena Spa is a spa in Downtown.
Practice Yoga Austin
Fitness ATX Worth It — 97
Practice Yoga Austin
Olga Roberts Studio - Body Intelligence Pilates
Fitness ATX Worth It — 97
Olga Roberts Studio - Body Intelligence Pilates
Drinks $$ ATX Worth It — 97
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight is a moderately-priced cocktail bar in Downtown.
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Corner Restaurant
Modern restaurant & bar in the JW Marriott Hotel featuring Texan menus, cocktails & a clubby vibe.
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Kapow Thai Flying Saucer
Kapow Thai Flying Saucer is a moderately-priced Thai restaurant in Downtown.
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Corinne Austin
Polished eatery with a global menu highlighting brunch, seafood & meat dishes, plus craft cocktails.
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Taqueria De Diez (D/10)
Arts ATX Worth It — 96
Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
Texas Toy Museum and Arcade is a museum in Downtown.
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Sapori Italian Roots
Food $$ ATX Worth It — 96
Caroline
Breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner in modern surroundings with cocktails, craft beer, and wine.
Food $$$$ ATX Worth It — 96
J-Prime Steakhouse
Food $ ATX Worth It — 96
Banh Mi & Beyond
Banh Mi & Beyond is a Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown.
