Austin/Downtown

Downtown Austin is a district of Austin, Texas, west of IH-35, north of Lady Bird Lake, and south of MLK Street (19th street).

Get around
Austin has a vibrant pedicab community of bicycle taxis that operate during the evening hours on and around the 6th street entertainment district. A pedicab can be a fun way to get around as well a scenic experience. Over 200 pedicabs operate in Austin; they charge a fare based on tips.

See
In addition to the specific attractions listed below, the Downtown skyline is itself an attraction, worth viewing day and night. If you would like to view it from within the area covered by this article, your best bet is probably to go east from the part of Lady Bird Park on the north side of Lady Bird Lake, starting close to North Mopac Expressway.