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Living in Downtown, Austin, TX

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Republic Square
      Roberta Crenshaw Overlook at Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metro Park
      Margaret Hoffman Oak Park
      Brush Square
      Margaret Moser Plaza
      Wooldridge Square Park
      The Old Bakery Bicentennial Square
      Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

      Entertainment

      Parker Jazz Club
      Neon Grotto
      Mexic-Arte Museum
      Oilcan Harry's
      Coconut Club
      Texas Toy Museum and Arcade
      The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center
      The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

      Food & Drink

      Basecamp
      Garage
      Sky Lounge
      Lanai
      Highland Lounge
      Shiner's Saloon
      Speakeasy
      Cedar Street Courtyard

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cornerstone Hospital Austin
      Heart Hospital of Austin
      Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
      Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic
      Passport Health Northwest Austin Travel Clinic
      Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
      Seton Southwest Hospital
      Austin State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Randalls Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Austin Regional Clinic
      SharpeVision modern LASIK
      Optometrist
      Care Spot
      Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
      Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Allergies & Asthma Clinic
      South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD