2nd Street District — Attraction in Austin

Second Street in Austin is a cool downtown area with a mix of local shops, restaurants, and chill spots to hang out. It’s trendy but still laid-back, blending modern vibes with Austin’s signature funky charm. It’s the kind of place where you can stroll around, people-watch, check out boutique finds, or just grab a bite on a sunny patio.

For the Foodies! Food lovers will find all kinds of flavors here. La Condesa serves up interior Mexican dishes with an Austin twist — think oak-grilled fish and one of the city’s best mezcal selections (30+ kinds!). Craving sushi? She’s Not Here is a fun, creative spot with rolls like the Maki Balboa and Krab Butter, plus standout tempura and clay pot plates. And if you’re just looking for a good coffee fix, Jo’s Coffee (yep, the one with the iconic “I love you so much” mural on South Congress) also has a cozy 2nd Street location — perfect for strong coffee and solid...

Undecided. I've lived in and around Austin for over 60 years. Currently live just West of town so I don't make it into the city often. My wife and I wanted to visit Toy Joy for future reference since we have a lot of grandchildren. Anyway, made it to the district and circled around looking for parking. The area was filled with people walking, riding, and scootering around. I was mesmerized by all of the wonderful activity. People eating outside, milling around, going in and out of shops, etc. It was like another world compared to what I was used to from decades past. We never made it to the store because I couldn't figure out parking. Next time I'll have to do a little recon because we certainly want to go back. The energy there is...

I was in central Austin the other week and decided to ride the bus downtown. After a twenty minute ride which included some folks arguing with the voices in their head and some nordlandian tourists trying their best to sport Westernware (both of which make riding public transit here charming), I got off and walked down to 2nd Street. I soon realized I wasn't in Austin anymore but was somehow transported to Celebration, Florida. I don't know what happened to Austin but this ain't it. The place was full of fancy restaurant/bars and people who have a bizarre understanding of what this town is. I know there is an overflow of folks needing a place to crash at the ARCH. I am going to recommend folks move their tents to all of the open...