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Paramount Summer Classic Film Series
The Paramount Theatre's beloved annual summer tradition presenting restored classic motion pictures, complete with vintage newsreels, 35mm projection, and an air-conditioned historic auditorium.
Hand-Picked Venues & Spots in Austin
South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
★ 4.7Austin's quintessential vibrant strip for boutique shopping, eateries, and live music
South Congress Avenue captures Austin's eclectic culture with iconic vintage neon signs, historic music venues like The Continental Club, local boot shops, lively open-air patio cafes, and direct views of the Texas Capitol.
Texas State Capitol
★ 4.7Majestic sunset-red granite statehouse surrounded by landscaped historic grounds
Completed in 1888, the Italian Renaissance Revival Capitol stands 308 feet tall at the crown of Congress Avenue. Visitors can tour the monumental rotunda, legislative chambers, and 22 acres of tree-lined grounds adorned with historic monuments.
Zilker Botanical Garden
★ 4.6A 31-acre tranquil garden oasis featuring koi ponds, trails, and themed groves
Known as the jewel in the heart of Austin, Zilker Botanical Garden features the Taniguchi Japanese Garden with cascading waterfalls and koi ponds, a prehistoric garden with dinosaur tracks, rose gardens, and views of downtown Austin.