South Congress Avenue Tours and Activities

South Congress featuring signage
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue

“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.

South Congress is a lively stretch of road, lined with trendy boutiques, cafés, food trucks and funky shops. SoCo has some of Austin’s most iconic live music venues and the Continental Club is a good place to start. Allens Boots, another favourite, sells authentic western wear. Architectural gems range from the futuristic Torchy's Tacos building to the historic Texas State Capitol. Head to the “Bat Bridge” at sunset for a spectacular show of nature in the warmer months.

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Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Austin
Price was AU$2,947, price is now AU$2,051 per person
AU$2,051
per person
28 Jan - 3 Feb
found 18 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
Rachel warmly welcomed us and made sure we were taken care of. She really stands out as a star with customer service.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Austin Motel

Austin Motel

2.5 out of 5
South Congress
Price was AU$3,277, price is now AU$2,248 per person
AU$2,248
per person
29 Jan - 3 Feb
found 19 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
Loved the Austin Motel. Great location! We had a room overlooking the pool & it was darling! The staff was friendly & the grounds were so cute! The robes are to. die. for.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hotel San Jose

Hotel San Jose

4 out of 5
South Congress
Price was AU$3,620, price is now AU$2,524 per person
AU$2,524
per person
28 Jan - 3 Feb
found 18 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Austin (AUS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Nice Boutique Hotel- Great Location- Parking Awesome. Courtyard and pool Area are Amazing!! Front Desk Personnel Extremely Helpful!! Booking Again in February for the Marathon.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

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Some great cafes and boot stores.

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South First Street

South First Street

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Long Center for the Performing Arts

Long Center for the Performing Arts

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Long Center for the Performing Arts
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

By all appearances it’s a bridge, but when the sun sinks it’s also a viewing platform. Visit this structure to witness an amazing sight.

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

Greetings from Austin Mural

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Greetings from Austin Mural during your travels in Austin.

Greetings from Austin Mural

St. Edward's University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Edward's University during your trip to Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

St. Edward's University

Top South Congress Avenue Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG

2.5 out of 5
805 Neches Street Austin TX
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Colton House Hotel

Colton House Hotel

4 out of 5
2510 South Congress Ave Austin TX
Colton House Hotel
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35 Austin TX
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX
Omni Austin Hotel
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave Austin TX
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street Austin TX
Hotel Van Zandt
The LINE Austin

The LINE Austin

4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin TX
The LINE Austin
South Congress Hotel

South Congress Hotel

4 out of 5
1603 South Congress Avenue Austin TX
South Congress Hotel
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