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Central Austin

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The Central Austin area blends an urban setting with suburban neighborhoods, with different regions and Central Austin Properties having their personality. Topographically, Central Austin, and most places like Barton Hills and Zilker, sits on reasonably flat land, with homes with character and mature tree-lined streets.

Where to Visit

The University of Texas, located in the heart of Central Austin, is only a stone-throw away from Central Austin Neighborhoods. Not far away, the architecturally stunning Austin Central Library has a rooftop garden and technology zoo to make it one of the most modern libraries.

Pease Park comes to life with live music, food, and drinks during Eeyore’s Birthday every last Saturday of April. Usually, the urban park transforms into a public spot with playgrounds, picnic spaces, and trails during the rest of the year. On the other hand, Zilker Park has many great places for picnicking and walking and jogging trails by the river.

Dinning Out & Quenching Your Thirst

Apart from the beautiful Central Austin Homes, Central Austin is home to some of the finest restaurants and bars in Austin, such as Aba with a fabulous ambiance and excellent bites. The drinks that include the rare Mediterranean inspired wines and spirits and appetizers do a lot of justice to its growing popularity in the area. Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, boasts a down-to-earth menu and a gorgeous blend of indoors and out. It is the spot where you can get the best of Texan comfort foods.

On its part, the Odd Duck restaurant, with so much personality on the inside, has some of the most creative and tasty delicacies, combining Southern foundation with ethnic influences. Apart from the typical carb-heavy menu, the legendary food truck establishment, now with a brick and mortar spot, also has vegetable-forward dishes and the best place to come hungry during lunchtime.

Whisler’s has historic and modern Austin’s character with a funky contemporary and refreshingly unpretentious drink menu. Not far away, Rosevelt Room is the place of the most creative cocktails and drink menu. They have an hors d’oeuvre-style menu such as spiced nuts and charcuterie boards for snacking with friends.

Zanzibar is famous for its alfresco dining that transforms into one of the most romantic settings at nightfall.

Cosmic Coffee and beer garden is a beautiful spot with fresh white tiles juxtaposed with natural wood elements. It is the home of craft cocktails, specialty coffee, and local beer.

No doubt Central Austin area is a lively, accommodating, and diverse community. If you are looking for Central Austin Homes For Sale, contact us today!

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Schools In The Area

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Barton Hills Elementary School 512-414-2013 Public KG-6
Becker Elementary School 512-414-2019 Public PK-5
Richards School for Young Women Leaders 512-414-3236 Public 6-12
Travis Early College School 512-414-2527 Public 9-12
Barton Hills Elementary School 512-414-2013 Public KG-6
Becker Elementary School 512-414-2019 Public PK-5
Zilker Elementary School 512-414-2327 Public PK-5
Galindo Elementary School 512-414-1756 Public EE-5
Travis Heights Elementary School 512-414-4495 Public EE-5
Dawson Elementary School 512-414-2070 Public EE-5
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program- Elementary School 512-414-2074 Public KG-6
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School 512-442-8547 Private KG-8
St Austin Catholic School 512-477-3751 Private PK-8
Mainspring Schools 512-414-1700 Public PK-PK
Texas School for the Deaf 512-462-5353 Public PK-12
Barton Hills Elementary School 512-414-2013 Public KG-6
Becker Elementary School 512-414-2019 Public PK-5
Richards School for Young Women Leaders 512-414-3236 Public 6-12
Zilker Elementary School 512-414-2327 Public PK-5
Galindo Elementary School 512-414-1756 Public EE-5
Travis Heights Elementary School 512-414-4495 Public EE-5
Lively Middle School 512-414-3207 Public 6-8
Dawson Elementary School 512-414-2070 Public EE-5
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program- Elementary School 512-414-2074 Public KG-6
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School 512-442-8547 Private KG-8
St Austin Catholic School 512-477-3751 Private PK-8
Texas School for the Deaf 512-462-5353 Public PK-12
Richards School for Young Women Leaders 512-414-3236 Public 6-12
Phoenix Academy 512-440-0613 Public 8-12
Lively Middle School 512-414-3207 Public 6-8
Leadership Academy 512-854-7077 Public 8-12
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School 512-442-8547 Private KG-8
St Austin Catholic School 512-477-3751 Private PK-8
Trinity Charter Schools Nicoles Place 512-706-7566 Public 7-11
Texas School for the Deaf 512-462-5353 Public PK-12
Richards School for Young Women Leaders 512-414-3236 Public 6-12
Travis Early College School 512-414-2527 Public 9-12
Phoenix Academy 512-440-0613 Public 8-12
Leadership Academy 512-854-7077 Public 8-12
Graduation Preparatory Academy 512-414-6635 Public 9-12
San Juan Diego Catholic High School 512-804-1935 Private 9-12
Texas School for the Deaf 512-462-5353 Public PK-12
Waterloo School 512-810-9881 Private 9-12
Trinity Charter Schools Nicoles Place 512-706-7566 Public 7-11

Around The Area

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