Easy access to the South Congress shopping district gives residents a wide variety of shopping opportunities, with everything from vintage records at Friends of Sound to couture women’s fashions at the acclaimed boutique By George, or the latest men’s attire at Stag and Service Menswear. Parts and Labour and New Bohemia offer more vogue and trendy options for both men and women, including vintage western wear and retro styles of the 60s, 70s and 80s, all at very reasonable prices.
For a more extensive shopping spree, Travis Heights homeowners are less than 10 minutes away from Barton Creek Square, one of the largest malls in Texas. Featuring 180 stores and restaurants, shoppers will find everything on their lists at Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, the Apple Store, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Chico’s, Foot Locker, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Gap, Lane Bryant, Lego, Nine West, and Old Navy as well as Sears and many others.
The mall also offers some great dining selections, including favorites such as California Pizza Kitchen, Charley’s Grilled Subs, Frullati Café & Bakery, Ruby Thai Kitchen, Sarku Japan, Steak N Shake, Villa Pizza, and more. And for date night or family fun, movie buffs also love to check out the latest blockbusters at the 14-screen AMC Barton Creek cinema.
Local Foodie Favorites
Local foodies frequent Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar for the freshest catches from the Gulf, or Vespaio and Enoteca for arguably the best Italian cuisine in Austin. The Maile Saltimbocca at Enoteca — a pork scallopine served with prosciutto in a sage lemon butter sauce over a bed of fresh spinach, is just one example of the mouthwatering choices on their exceptional menu.
Just a few minutes away, The Whip-In is a locally sourced gastropub with one of the best selections of craft beer, micro brews and wines in all of Austin. They also serve delicious authentic Indian rice bowls and their signature sliders made from either Texas-raised beef or lean goat meat from Windy Hill Farms. Just down the street, locals can be found ordering up their tried-and-true favorites at Amy’s Ice Cream, Jo’s Coffee Shop, or Homeslice Pizza.
Live Music and the Travis Heights Art Trail
An iconic fixture in Austin’s legendary music scene, the historic Continental Club on South Congress features some of the best live music in town, with all-ages shows every night, including local and touring jazz, rock, hip-hop and blues acts.
The Travis Heights Art Trail is another popular attraction that occurs annually each November. A neighborhood showcase of sculpture, ceramics, photography, woodwork, fiber art and more, shoppers and art lovers alike enjoy a leisurely walk through the actual studios and homes of famous artists who also live in the neighborhood.