Austin Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Take a tour of Austin… with a twist! 🌪️

The folks at have dug up the city’s quirkiest secrets on their Weird Austin City Tour. Take a ride around the 512 while learning Austin’s unique stories, listening to a live onboard musician, and playing trivia games on a BYOB van! 🎸🍻

🎟️ $59 each (ages 13+)
🗓️ Runs Friday & Saturday
📍 Departs from (103 E. 5th St)
⏰ 2.5 hour tour
👟 Step out of the van for photo-ops, local street art, and a walk across Lady Bird Lake
🍦 End the tour with a complimentary sweet treat from an Austin vendor!

Book your seat online at TwistedTexasTour.com or swing by the Austin Visitor Center front desk for tickets! ⭐

Brought in fresh daily, baked goods are now available at our in-house coffee shop, 5th and Brew! 🥐

Our menu includes:
⭐️ Sugared cinnamon roll
⭐️ Strawberry pastry pockets
⭐️ Green chili cheese croissant and more!

Grab a treat from us today, or check out the classic Austin bakery at 2900 Rio Grande St in the TFB Garden! ✨

Looking for happy hour margs or tacos with a view of downtown Austin? .cockfight is the spot. 🐓

Located just steps away from the Austin Visitor Center, this two-story bar has it all. Hang out downstairs by the indoor booths and stage, or head upstairs to the open-air rooftop patio for drinks and delicious tacos from !

📍 .cockfight | 121 E 5th St.
⏰ Mon-Fri 3pm–2am | Sat & Sun 2pm–2am
🍸 Happy Hour daily until 6pm ($7 margs & $4 beers!)
🌮 served on the rooftop Thurs–Sat 5pm–1:30am

Who are you taking here this week? 👀

Sip like a local at these Austin breweries—all just minutes away from the Austin Visitor Center! 🍻
 
Make sure to grab an passport at the VC for just $12 before you head out. It unlocks exclusive perks at every stop (check them out below!):
 
🍺 Central District Brewing
📍 | 417 Red River St
⭐ $1 off first pint + free sticker
🚶 7 minute walk
 
🍺 Lazarus Brewing Company
📍 | 1902 E 6th St
⭐ 25% off food with beer purchase
🚘 10 minute drive
 
🍺 Zilker Brewing Company
📍 | 1701 E 6th St
⭐ 10% off purchase + free sticker
🚘 10 minute drive
 
Where are you stopping first? 👀
 

Just touched down and looking to explore downtown Austin stress-free? Leave your bags with us for the day and enjoy the city with our convenient, secure luggage storage services! ⭐

🧳 $8 a bag
⏰ Available 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4:30pm Sun
📅 Same-day pick-up only (no overnight storage)
📍 | 103 E. 5th St.

Come with us as we head next-door to , Austin’s premier museum for showcasing traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art! 🇲🇽

The museum recently debuted “Rosas y Revelaciones: Homage to la Virgen de Guadalupe,” an exhibition honoring one of Mexico’s most enduring icons through intricate textile work. The collection features 90 stunning pieces representing 16 different states, alongside photography by Jesse Herrera documenting Austin’s own Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Make sure to stop by on your next trip to downtown Austin! 🌹

🎟️ Tickets start at $8 for adults and $1 for children
⭐️ Free admission on Sundays and discounts for students/seniors!
⏰ Open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
📍 | 419 Congress Ave
📅 On display from April 17th to August 9th
🎁 The gift shop also features products from local, Latino-owned small businesses!