Downtown Austin Schools

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Downtown Austin is served by several highly rated public and private schools. The Austin Independent School District is one of the fastest growing and most diverse school districts in the state. With over 122 campuses that serve over 86,000 students, AISD also has dozens of exemplary and recognized campuses by the Texas Education Agency. For more information on AISD, visit our info page.

Public:

• Pease Elementary
• Mathews Elementary
• Austin High School
• Kealing Middle School

 
Private:

• Cathedral School of Saint Mary's
• The Austin School - ASPVA
• The Khabele School

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Downtown Austin Amenities

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Downtown Austin has become home to many more residents with the vast amount of new condo towers and high-rise communities being constructed. Residents here get to enjoy great access to parks and recreation including the Lady Bird Lake and trail. Downtown Austin also offers great nightlife across multiple entertainment districts with plenty of bars and restaurants to keep busy. Local and national retail establishments have also sprouted up downtown including the popular 2^nd street district.

Parks:

• Auditorium Shores
• Butler Park
• Zilker Park
• Pease Park
• Austin BMX and Skate Park
• Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
• Centennial Park – will become an iconic part of the Waller Creek redevelopment

Creeks:

• Waller Creek – under development to become an urban creek side trail
• Shoal Creek Trail

Historical:

• Texas State Capitol
• The Driskill Hotel
• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
• LBJ Library

Shopping:

• 2^nd street district
• Lamar Blvd Shops
• Congress Avenue
• SoCo

Nightlife:

• Historic 6^th Street Entertainment District
• Red River District
• Rainey Street District
• Warehouse District

For a deeper look at some of downtown Austin’s best amenities, visit our Downtown Austin Attractions page.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Downtown Austin, please contact us or call our Downtown Austin Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

Downtown Austin Location

In terms of location, you cannot beat downtown Austin. Living in the downtown area puts you in the epicenter of everything that Austin’s urban core has to offer. You can find everything in the downtown area – from four star dining to the best taco trailer, from classy martinis with a downtown backdrop to some of the best dive bars in the country. At its heart, downtown Austin is the pulse of the city.

Using the corner of 6^th & Congress as our downtown center:

Distance to Major Austin Amenities & Attractions

• Interstate 35: 0.6 miles, 4 minutes
• UT: 1.8 miles, 7 minutes
• Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail: 2 miles, 6 minutes
• Mopac Expressway: 2.1 miles, 5 minutes
• ACC: 5.2 miles, 14 minutes
• Barton Creek Greenbelt: 6.1 miles, 11 minutes
• Lake Austin: 8.5 miles, 22 minutes
• Austin Bergstrom International Airport: 8.5 miles, 19 minutes
• Circuit of the Americas: 14 miles, 25 minutes
• Lake Travis: 18.4 miles, 36 minutes
• Texas Hill Country: 19.2 miles, 34 minutes

Location to Closest Amenities

• Nearest Emergency Hospital: Brackenridge Hospital, 1 mile, 4 minutes
• Nearest General Physician: The Downtown Doctor, 1.5 miles, 5 minutes
• Nearest Major Employers: RealtyAustin, Facebook, Twitter, City of Austin, State of Texas, University of Texas, Silicon Labs, St. David’s Healthcare, AT&T, Capital Metro Transportation Authority, Whole Foods, Texas Monthly, Gowalla, Capital One, Wells Fargo Bank
• Nearest High School: Austin High School, 2.1 miles, 6 minutes
• Nearest Restaurants: Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, Clay Pit, Whole Foods, Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque, Eddie V’s, Old Pecan Street Café, Chez Nous, Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, Casino El Camino, Manuel’s, Roaring Fork, Frank, Piranha Killer Sushi, Truluck’s Seafood, Driskill Grill, Second Bar + Kitchen, Perry’s Steakhouse, Texas Chili Parlor, Iron Cactus, Thai Passion and many more.
• Nearest Shops: By George, Eliza Page, Feathers, Gardens, Kick Pleat, Luxe Apothetique, Parts & Labour, Shiki, Uncommon Objects, Stag, Valentine’s Too and many more
• Nearest Outdoor Recreation Areas: Lady Bird Lake, Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Lake Austin, Lions Municipal Golf Course

For more downtown Austin attractions, visit our relocation guide.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Downtown Austin, please contact us or call our Downtown Austin Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

Downtown Austin Neighborhood Video

Realty Austin’s downtown expert, Denise Bodman, takes you on a visual tour of downtown Austin’s various attractions, home offerings, and amenities. Downtown Austin is an eclectic, centrally located neighborhood and offers luxury urban living with plenty of natural and entertainment attractions nearby. For more information on downtown Austin, get in touch with us today!

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Downtown Austin, please contact us or call our Downtown Austin Real Estate Team at (512) 241-1300 or (888) AUS-RELO.

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Downtown Austin has so much to offer for people in all walks of life. If you’re interested in getting more information on downtown Austin listings and various amenities, get in touch with your downtown Austin experts today!