What is the best area to stay in Austin?

Austin's downtown, especially the tourist areas on 6th Street are safe as far as cities go. The west side is safer than the east, with Old Enfield, Rollingwood, and Hyde Park being Austin's safest neighborhoods. Standard precautions apply at night, as they do in any city.



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In addition to these amenities, there are plenty of public transportation options available throughout downtown Austin including buses, trains and taxis. With all of these benefits combined, it's no wonder that downtown Austin is one of the most walkable cities in the United States!

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Short answer: do you need a car when you visit Austin? No. If you enjoy walking and you plan to catch 3 or 4 ride shares for the long distances (like to/from the airport), you can enjoy a great trip to Austin with no car.

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There are several bus services available at the airport, including Capital Metro, Greyhound, and Megabus. Capital Metro offers several bus lines that run from the airport to downtown Austin, including Route 20, Route 100, and Route 350.

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What is Austin, Texas Best Known For? Known as the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin, Texas is home to hundreds of live music venues and some of the premier music festivals in the country. But that's not all Austin has to offer.

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Big Bend Country is the most remote part of the state, but arguably the most beautiful. Hailed as one of America's largest national parks, Big Bend National Park covers more than 800,000 acres along the Rio Grande River in West Texas.

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