One of the first streets surveyed in Austin, Sixth Street was originally known as Pecan Street. During the day, shops, restaurants and historic buildings are the main attraction, but by night, the street becomes festive with live music, shows and special events. On Friday and Saturday evenings and nights, the blocks are generally closed to automobile traffic for an all-out street party. Stop by for a beer or a show, or just enjoy watching the eclectic nightlife of Austin.
Constructed in 1933, this fantastic mansion is nestled among the skyscrapers of Austin's downtown area. For more than half a century, it served as the state headquarters for The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. It's a Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by and visit this beautiful link to our history.
Less than a century ago this bridge served as the gateway to Austin. Originally this was a wooden pedestrian bridge, on which travelers used to pay a toll of a nickel to cross the Colorado River — and an extra nickel for their horse! In 1902, the bridge was washed away in a flood and replaced with a new bridge designed to handle automobile traffic. Since that time, the bridge has maintained its status as a substantial through way for the people of Austin. One of the most amazing sights in Austin takes place every dusk from March to early November, when 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from their roosts under the bridge.
The magnificent building built from Texas limestone is the city's community hall. The Austin City hall is host to a number of community events and programs. Bringing people from across the city together to celebrate and partake of the city's rich culture is one of the aims of the hall. The surrounding nature dispenses a pristine charm to the location. For further information, log on to their website.
