Austin 6th Street Guide
The best known street in Austin, or all of Texas for this case, the seven block's of 6th Street between Congress and Interstate 35 are known as Austin's entertainment center. Austin 6th Street is the heart of Austin's live entertainment scene and the capital of third coast music.Background History of Austin 6th Street
6th Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) is
lined with many historical houses and commercial buildings dating from the late
1800's and early 1900's. These storied old buildings now house numerous bars, a
host of live entertainment venues, tattoo parlors, art galleries, casual cafes,
upscale restaurants, and the elegant Driskill Hotel. Lots of live music from
jazz, blues, and country to rock, hip-hop, beat, progressive, metal, punk and
derivations of these, there's something to whet everyone's musical taste.
Delectable foods and restaurants line 6th Street, featuring such regional foods
as chili, ribs, and Tex-Mex plus steak, seafood, cajun-cooking, and deli.
6th Street Lounge and Pubs
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