Play Everyday in South 奥斯丁
嬉皮士, 潮人, 音乐家 and artists flock to South 奥斯丁 to kick back, create and enjoy the culture that is unlike any where else. The residents of south 奥斯丁 take living a laid back lifestyle very seriously. From sunbathing on the grassy banks of Barton Springs to the monthly South Congress block party simply known at First Thursday, south 奥斯丁 is a community that knows the importance of kicking back with your neighbors and relaxing.
The heart of south 奥斯丁 is South Congress. Some of 奥斯丁’s favorite eateries, coffee joints and boutiques are located on SoCo. One of the best ways to check out this happening hot spot is by attending South Congress’ monthly First Thursday. Every first Thursday of the month, 音乐家, artists and restauranteurs keep their doors open a little later to display their crafts on South Congress. The party starts in the early evening with music at every venue, a craft fair and food and beverages pouring out of every restaurant.
One of 奥斯丁’s favorite hang outs is located in South 奥斯丁. Barton Springs Pool a semi-man made natural bottomed pool that is fed by the Main Barton Spring. Its sparkling clear waters stay a constant 68 degrees year round, making the pool feel warm in the winter and ice cold in the summer. It is the most popular swimming destination in 奥斯丁 and on any given day you can find folks cannon balling off the diving board, sun bathing on the lawn or reading under the area’s many trees. Though admission is $3 for adults, 10% of the pool’s proceeds to to saving the endangered Barton Creek salamander.
When the party’s over and its time to go home, residents of South 奥斯丁 are lucky to have some of the best neighborhoods in the city. One such neighborhood, Travis Heights, is truly the best of the best. Built in 1912, Travis Heights is one of the older neighborhoods in 奥斯丁. Its shaded streets and public parks and pools gives it a retro vibe that will remind you of times when neighbors barbecued together and the milkman delivered. Its proximity to Lady Bird Lake allows residents of Travis Heights to go out and play everyday.
South 奥斯丁 is has a unique vibe and culture that has yet to be replicated. South 奥斯丁ites are so proud of their neighborhoods, you will see bumper stickers proclaiming simply, “78704” throughout the 奥斯丁 area. But the south is more than just a zip code, it is a way of life.