Del Valle Things to Do

As one of Austin's most important streets, Congress Avenue's entire district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings that frame the street are full of distinctive beauty. The oldest documented build... more

The section of Guadalupe Street that borders the western edge of the University of Texas campus is called The Drag. It's filled with a variety of shops popular with the student body, such as underground bookstores, tattoo parlo... more

From the young and trendy to the rich and famous, Sixth Street in downtown Austin is one of the city’s best known streets. Its known for its live music scene, which runs the gamut from rock and blues to jazz and country,... more

See the beautiful sights of the Texas State Capital, Austin, like you've never seen them before by gliding on a Segway. Segways have a platform perched on two wheels with a patented gyroscope balancing system enabling the stand... more

The Congress Bridge over Town Lake houses approximately one and a half million bats in mid-summer. In the spring, the pregnant female makes her way north to roosting sites in the Southwestern United States. They each give birth... more

Cross the river from downtown and enter the wonderful South Congress Avenue District. Browse through its many shops and check out eateries that tantalize the taste buds and the pocketbooks. Check out Uncommon Objects, a wonderf... more

Escape from the 21st Century and journey back into the Great West aboard the Hill Country Flyer, a vintage passenger train making day-trip excursions every weekend year-round. Departing from Cedar Park, only 20 miles north of d... more

Shoal Creek Greenbelt is a seven-mile trail that extends from Town Lake to 38th Street. The portion of the trail from 24th Street to 29th Street is designated as a no-leash zone, and hundreds of dog owners flock to the area to... more

The low-key sign and hidden door make this spot an easy one to miss, but the atmosphere it offers is worth seeking out. Local DJs spin records on occasion, with every Wednesday night offering a bit of British pop music. The Mid... more

This upscale tapas bar features traditional sample plates of Spanish favorites and a wide variety of wine available by the glass. Vegetable empanadas are flaky, rich packages filled with spinach and ricotta or a daily special f... more