Visiting Austin
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Where to Stay
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Things to See and Do in Austin
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Traveling to Austin and Getting to Know the City
Visit the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau site (www.austintexas.org) for a wealth of information on traveling to Austin, accommodations, maps, things to do, shopping, the music scene, etc. You can also order a free visitor's guide at the site.
For a map of downtown Austin, click here.
There is no camping on the grounds. For more info on area camping, visit this site. http://www.texasoutside.com/
The park is located at 2100 Barton Springs Road, with two entrances. Check back for the Festival map with exact locations of the entrances.
Ride the Shuttles:
The free shuttle is at Republic Square!
There is no parking at Zilker Park for the ACL Festival, so take the free shuttle instead - a short hop to the park! Board at Republic Square at the corner of 4th and Guadalupe streets, and you'll be dropped off at the Festival entrance on Barton Springs Road. When you're finished rocking, hop back on for a return trip. The shuttles begin at Republic Square at 10 am and make their final return from the park at 11 pm, Friday-Sunday.
Click here for a map of Capital Metro routes that serve the ACL shuttle pick-up.
Click here to visit the Capital Metro website.
Be sure to visit the free Austin Farmers' Market at the shuttle area on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Parking
There is NO parking at the Festival site. Our friends at Capital Metro are providing FREE shuttle service to and from the centrally-located downtown location at Republic Square on 4th and Guadalupe. Parking is strongly discouraged in surrounding neighborhoods. Respect the residents of the Zilker Park area! This is their home... not a parking lot, dumping site, or otherwise. In response to safety concerns from area residents, several nearby streets will be closed and parking will be restricted. In addition, the City of Rollingwood will have restricted parking and other traffic control measures in place during the Festival.
Other Transportation
Taxis
Taxis will be allowed convenient access to the entrance/exit, and will have a designated area for pick up and drop off.
Bicycles
Bike racks are available at each of the Festival entrance gates, with plenty of lighting. You must provide your own lock.
Passenger Drop Off
The passenger drop-off area is at the north end of the Mopac (Loop 1) Pedestrian Bridge on Stephen F. Austin Drive. The pedestrian footbridge runs underneath Mopac. This is the closest drop point to the Festival grounds. It is a short walk across the footbridge. Access the drop off point by entering Stephen F. Austin Drive from the east. This is the only official drop off point. It's quick and easy. For safety reasons, please don't attempt to drop off passengers at other areas near the park.
Note: There is no festival parking at Austin High School or on Stephen F. Austin Drive. It is a short walk across the footbridge to the festival portal, the Town Lake entrance. Please note that Stephen F. Austin Drive will be closed to through traffic (other than those dropping off festival goers) on Friday 9/14 through Sunday 9/16 from about 9 am to midnight. Access to Austin High parking lots will be limited to those attending Austin High events.
Street Closures
During the festival weekend, there are street closures to ensure the safety of our fans. Please check back for more information.
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