Bustling downtown area with lots to see, do, and eat!

A great road full of shops selling cowboy hats and boots as well as gift shops and great food places. One of the must see roads in Austin

South congress 10 years ago was all about local craftsman and artists, food trucks, nice cafes and quirky shops like The big top candy and Allen’s boots. Even though these 2 are still there which is why I gave it 2 stars it is being taken over by pretentious stores where you smell candles from a glass jar and stores like Nike and Alo if I want those types of stores I would go to a mall.They have the mural sign which is nothing much yet they have someone there to help you take a picture in front of it weird.Bonus however, it is next to Jo’s which is a good place to have a drink.I will not be going back as it feels soulless. This street could be anyway in the USA. They are trying to keep the ethos of ‘Keep Austin Weird’ but this has failed dramatically.

If you like to sightsee and go where the locals (and non-locals) go, walk the hot spots on South Congress. Tons of food places, small local owned businesses and vendors. If you don’t like crowds, this may not be for you.

Most of the usual stores were here that we have in our own hometown so it didn't feel like we were really in a super unique neighborhood. Allen's Boots was cool but with prices into the $1000 - $2000 range, we were in and out real quick.