Cute little stop on South Congress, great coffee too! It's right across from Home Slice if you want…read moredelicious pizza, or walk around all of the adorable shops over there. Worth a stop if you're stopping by Austin! Parking can be on south congress or on the side streets at meters.

The mural is located on busy South Congress Avenue and is connected to a coffee shop. It's a cute…read morewall for a quick photo op, but honestly, it was a little anticlimactic and nothing too special. People were constantly coming and going, switching out cameras and taking turns getting photos. There are plenty of things to see, eat, and do around the mural, so it's easy to stop by while exploring South Congress. That said, it's still a must-see when you're in Austin!

Located in "The Drag" (UT campus) it was first painted in the 70s ('74) by friends who were known…read moreas "Austintatious Artists". A collection of an artist, musician, and comedian-Rick Turner, Kerry Awn, and Tom Bauman. The idea was to make a historical mural of Austin through the ages, with a comic book styling. There are known monuments and landmarks in the mural as well as Stephen F. Austin and others. The mural has been restored a couple of times due to vandalism. First in 2014 and then in 2024. This is absolutely one of the more well-known murals in the city and an absolute must-see. Makes for the perfect IG photo backdrop too. Here's to hoping it continues to stand as a brilliant piece of folk art sir no further damage.

Austintatious Murals Austintatious is widely recognized as Austin's first major outdoor mural and a…read morefoundational piece of the city's public art culture. It was painted between 1973 and early 1974 on the north wall of the University Co‑op at 23rd Street and Guadalupe aka The Drag, right next to the University of Texas campus. The artists used the mural as a visual love letter to Austin, blending history, music, politics, humor, and hippie symbolism At its center is Stephen F. Austin, rendered in a surreal, fish‑eye style and holding armadillos. an image that playfully reframes Texas mythology. The image highlights the Texas Capitol, UT Tower, Vulcan Gas Company, local musicians, artists, and underground culture, turning the wall into a dense visual archive of early‑1970s Austin.

"None of this matters so just do your best" sign is part of a street art collective at a house just…read moretwo doors up from me at the corner of Rosewood and San Bernardino. If you're visiting Austin or living here and checking out different neighborhoods and like street and public art, this is a place to add to your list. Inspiring and noteworthy. Also part of a collection with the Big Day bench, the You Look Great mirror, The Bird sculpture, and other pieces. Fun and quirky local flavor to add to any off the beaten path sightseeing list.

This is one of many "welcome to Austin" murals that can be found throughout the Austin area…read more It's located at a busy and popular corner of East Sixth Street. It's an inviting and fun mural that I pass by daily whether on foot or in the car. It's symbolic of all that Austin is known for like live music and Texas slang ("howdy"). When folks come to visit, I always make sure to get pics of them in front of it as a memory of their trip.

As you may have guessed, this is one of the most well-known murals in Austin. In 2020, there was an…read moreinitiative known as the Writing on the Walls project to observe the 100th anniverasry of the 19th Amendment (officially allowing women the right to vote in all elections in 1920). This piece located on the side of the LINE Hotel in downtown, was painted by two well-known artists, one of whom happens to be one of my all-time favorites. Who would that be you ask? None other than Shephard Fairey himself! Fairey along with Canadian artist, Sandra Chevrier painted this glorious depiction of empowered women, super women, or even wonder women. It's titled, "The Beauty of Liberty and Equality" and is a lasting reminder of how far we've come and how far we still have to go.

The Super Woman (Wonder Woman) mural in Austin, TX is officially titled The Beauty of Liberty and…read moreEquality. The mural is on the West side of the A-Line Hotel. This mural is supposed to represent women's empowerment, equality, and the ongoing fight for civil rights, especially women's right to vote. This mural major has significance today.

OMFrog. I think I first checked this mural out around 2012-2013. If you know anything about Daniel…read moreJohnston then you know this is the epitome of his art, life, & talent. A happy, fun, and quirky piece of public art on The Drag and memories of visiting it still make me smile. Did you know the mural was first done around '93 on what was once a record store? Did you know Johnston painted it in exchange for free records? That's just the kind of history that makes Austin so endearing.

This mural is located near the UT Austin campus. It's on the corner of a busy street so we just…read moredrove by and took a picture instead of getting out of our car. Even if we got out of the car the sidewalk is very small and it's hard to get a picture of the entire mural without taking a picture from the street. A selfie would still work but we didn't think it was worth to park and get out of the car for that. Recently I found out that there's also a similar "Hi, How Are You Frog" mural near University of Washington in Seattle so if you're unable to get to Austin for this there are other similar murals around the country.

The "You're the Yee to My Haw" mural, also called the "Yee Haw mural", is located in Austin, TX, on…read morethe side of the Kendra Scott flagship store at South Congress & Milton Street. The mural splits the traditional Western expression "yee-haw", used to show excitement or joy, into two parts as a metaphor for two things that belong together. Saying "You're the yee to my haw" means someone is your perfect match and makes life more enjoyable.

This mural on the Kendra Scott shop's exterior wall was painted in 2022 by Tara Leigh Johnston…read more Known for her botanical paintings, the artist incorporated plants native to Texas in the mural (bluebonnets, etc.). It's a bohemian piece with nods to femininity through its floral lettering and botanicals. Add this to your mural tour!

Every Austinite should check it out at least once! First Thursday is a monthly Austin tradition…read morewhere local arts and crafts sellers turn out under tents on South Congress, and the stores and restaurants in the area stay open until 10pm. First Thursday is one of the best and most reliable places to pick up unique handmade gifts; most of the same vendors return month after month and prices are reasonable. The sellers have kind of an 'alternative' feel here: edgy and really unique art, handmade and vintage jewelry, ceramics, Austin-themed clothing, woodworking. Just ignore the feather hairpieces and China imports. And hit a few of the shops open late too: Big Top Candy Shop, Monkey Business, Lucy in Disguise, Uncommon Objects and 10,000 Villages, and "i love you so much" graffiti on the side of Jo's Coffee. First Thursday and South Congress are a great place to take visitors to show them a bit of Austin culture and incredible people watching. Like all outdoor activities in Austin, First Thursday is much more enjoyable in the cooler months, or head there after dark. If you've never seen the Bats under Congress Bridge, you can catch them emerging from under the bridge around sunset by walking up Congress to the river (which is a one-mile hike from South Congress). Food trucks in the area just south of the Baptist church have been vacated to build a hotel. Hopefully you can still find a couple of food trucks dotting South Congress elsewhere. Street parking can be found on the little streets off South Congress. Unless you come early (6-7pm), it can be tough to find parking in those narrow streets. And walking back to your car after dark, especially alone, can be pretty horrendous as the streets are not lit.

I came to Austin to get my groove on and back…read more My chest gurgled with excitement - as my cab pulled up to a quaint clean condo just off of South Congress. Padding around on the beige slick wood floor - I did the Tom Cruise Risky Business floor slide a couple of times. I couldn't wait to explore the area the next day. The following morning- donning my feather earrings, my "Don't Worry be Happy" shirt, a pair of aviators, and a distinct swagger - I hit South Congress. For hours. As the sun began to slowly set - casting a sea of poignant and stirring maroons, and soft oranges in the warm air above - I began to notice South Congress come alive in a new way. Quaint stalls were being set up on either side of the street, showcasing vibrant hand-crafted earrings. Masterfully executed Tye-Dye ware. Retro belt buckles. Crocheted hats. Glass jewelry. Hand-selected gems. Leather ware. And much. Much more. Each first Thursday of the month- local artists, designers, performers, and musicians bring great vibes to the sidewalks of South Congress. In addition to the wealth of charming stalls - many of the quaint stores on South Congress stay open - till about 10pm. In the matter - of just one stunning sky hued night - I hula-hooped, I listened to van morrison covers in a lush green garden, foot tapped to a local folk band, devoured fresh cupcakes, bought a purple quartz -set in the top of a bullet casing - necklace, bought a bright green love themed hued tank-top, discussed the intricacies of tye-dye with a merchant, cooed at adorable puppies for adoption, and groooooooved well into the electric Austin evening. First Thursday South Congress - definitely what's up. Trust.