South Congress Avenue

Review & FAQ:

• What is South Congress Avenue?
  • South Congress Avenue is one of Austin's hippest neighborhoods with an eclectic range of shops, boutiques, restaurants, antique stores, music venues, galleries, and food trucks.
• Where is South Congress Avenue located?
  • The neighborhood, bordered by the historic neighborhoods of Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek, stretches between Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and the Colorado River.
• What is the history of South Congress Avenue?
  • Designed in 1830 to be one of the city's main thoroughfares, it grew in popularity between 1930 and 1960 with the addition of the iconic Austin Motel, the Hotel San José, and the hamburger stand that eventually became the famous Night Hawk.
• How did South Congress Avenue become a cultural hub?
  • Artists and musicians discovered South Congress in the 70s and made it their home. After a period of decline due to the construction of new roads into the city, South Congress experienced a revival in the 1990s, growing into one of the city's most lively and popular neighborhoods.
• Why is South Congress a great place for photography?
  • South Congress is one of the best spots to see or photograph the Texas State Capitol, as it offers a spectacular, unobstructed view.

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