South Congress Avenue
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This is dumb. Its just a bunch of stupid people yelling out random crap and playing stupid music
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 14 2008
I am a native Austinite and this is by far my favorite part of town. Yeah yeah so we have great Tex Mex, out of this world music scene, and a large bar district. The best part is this eccentric, vintage, and wonderful side of town with excellent food (vespaio), clothing, furniture, and you name it randomness (Lucy in Disguise, Monkey Store). I completely disagree with a previous reviewer who claims false "keep austin weird" commercialization. Some of these shops have been here since the beginnging. These stores sell designed clothing from local artists and differ from the mainstream. Austin Motel is amazing in the fact that you can choose what feel you want for a room. First Thursday is the best for live music, local artists, and the most wonderful people. It is the epitome of Austin and let's keep it that way. Austin is a blue dot in a large sea of red.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 06 2006
Okay, it is unique, so you should go. But it is trying REALLY hard to be unique and "different" and thus loses some of its appeal. Newly arrived Austinites will like it, as will travelers, but this is more of the manufactured "weirdness" of Austin. The one place that has been there before the excessive commercialization is Electric Ladyland.
Reviewed by: Jeffrey from on Feb 03 2006
Every First Thirsday of the month around 8 pm, Austinites flock to South Congress. This is an event that can't be missed if you happen to be in Austin at the time.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 22 2004
i love visiting south congress avenue. the shops are so unique and personal. last time i left with an awesome pair of shoes, tons of great jewelry and even an antique chair! i shop in lots of cities and south congress is one of my favorite places to find inspiration. the buildings are beautiful too! you can also eat great food in between the shopping.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 03 2004
Shopping and Dining District
Back to South Congress Avenue
This is dumb. Its just a bunch of stupid people yelling out random crap and playing stupid music
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 14 2008
I am a native Austinite and this is by far my favorite part of town. Yeah yeah so we have great Tex Mex, out of this world music scene, and a large bar district. The best part is this eccentric, vintage, and wonderful side of town with excellent food (vespaio), clothing, furniture, and you name it randomness (Lucy in Disguise, Monkey Store). I completely disagree with a previous reviewer who claims false "keep austin weird" commercialization. Some of these shops have been here since the beginnging. These stores sell designed clothing from local artists and differ from the mainstream. Austin Motel is amazing in the fact that you can choose what feel you want for a room. First Thursday is the best for live music, local artists, and the most wonderful people. It is the epitome of Austin and let's keep it that way. Austin is a blue dot in a large sea of red.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 06 2006
Okay, it is unique, so you should go. But it is trying REALLY hard to be unique and "different" and thus loses some of its appeal. Newly arrived Austinites will like it, as will travelers, but this is more of the manufactured "weirdness" of Austin. The one place that has been there before the excessive commercialization is Electric Ladyland.
Reviewed by: Jeffrey from on Feb 03 2006
Every First Thirsday of the month around 8 pm, Austinites flock to South Congress. This is an event that can't be missed if you happen to be in Austin at the time.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 22 2004
i love visiting south congress avenue. the shops are so unique and personal. last time i left with an awesome pair of shoes, tons of great jewelry and even an antique chair! i shop in lots of cities and south congress is one of my favorite places to find inspiration. the buildings are beautiful too! you can also eat great food in between the shopping.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 03 2004
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