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Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Austin with 7,412 residents.
Downtown has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.
Nearby neighborhoods: University of Texas-Austin, East Cesar Chavez, Central East Austin, Old West Austin, Old Enfield, West University and Bouldin Creek.
Daily errands do not require a car.
Royal Blue Grocery
W Austin
Daily errands do not require a car in Downtown Austin.
Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Austin with a Walk Score of 90.
Find apartments in Austin's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, West University and University of Texas-Austin.
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Compare Downtown to other Austin neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | 90 | 68 | 93 |
| 2 | West University | 87 | 63 | 91 |
| 3 | University of Texas-Austin | 86 | 72 | 94 |
There are about 513 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown.
People in Downtown can walk to an average of 30 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Uncle Julio's
Pelons Tex Mex
Many nearby public transportation options. Find Downtown Austin apartments for rent near public transit.
Downtown has good public transportation and about 37 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.
Downtown has about 8 car shares from RelayRides and Zipcar.
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Key Achievements: Partnered with Social Good Summit + Austin and Imagine Austin | Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) formed with resolution passed by City of Austin City Council and WalkAustin in Sept 2013 after receiving grant to bring America Walks/CDC Workshop to Austin in May 2013. Co-organizer World Car Free Day called CarFreeDayATX 2012- support from Austin City Council and community at large in less than 6 weeks. Beyond2ndNature co-founder | President (11/12-5/13)
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
Downtown has more personal crime and more property crime per person than the Austin average.
Downtown Crime Rate
Compared to all Austin neighborhoods.
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Ballet Austin
NO VA Kitchen & Bar
Austin City Hall
The Ginger Man
Where can you get a kayak or paddleboard in the heart of Downtown Austin, year-round? Right here is where you want to be to paddle our kayaks or standup paddleboards and see it all from Lady Bird Lake/Town Lake. First-timers and veterans, we have boats waiting for you to rent by the hour, by the half-day. Come see us at the city's new boathouse, one block south of the Austin Convention Center and next to the Congress Avenue Bridge.
Cyndy Stewart
on Congress Avenue Kayaks
Red Eyed Fly
THE BLACKHEART
Urban Wine + Liquor
Violet Crown Cinema
Waller Creek Boathouse is a partnership between the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the non-profit Austin Rowing Club. WCB is open to all and offers a variety of low-cost and no-cost rowing, paddling, biking, and exercise for juniors, adults, and seniors.
Cyndy Stewart
on Waller Creek Boathouse
Texas Capitol Visitors Center
Hut's
Pfluger Ped Bridge
Royal Blue is a compact urban grocery, located in Austin's 2nd Street District. The store draws inspiration from the past, combined with a fresh, modern environment. Royal Blue is a modern general store designed to serve the neighborhood where it's located.
Cyndy Stewart
on Royal Blue Grocery
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Cyndy Stewart
on Austin Rowing Club