Zilker

Living in Zilker
Zilker is one of the most desirable areas for many locals to settle down. There are abundant greenspaces and parks just to the west, shopping and dining are within walking distance, and downtown is just to the north.

Attractions in the area include:

World-renowned Events – Two of the most notorious music festivals in the country, South by SouthWest (SXSW) and Austin City Limits (ACL) take place right in Zilker Park. Attracting visitors from all around the globe, these events are a must-see for Austin locals. For the holiday season, there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by visiting the Trail of Lights, which now features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park in various designs.

Enjoy local art – To appreciate the creativity Austin has to offer, spend an afternoon strolling through local art galleries such as the Austin Art Garage and find a new art piece. If you’re not looking to buy, enjoy the outdoors with a visit to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum to view the works of hugely influential Austin artist, Charles Umlauf. The sprawling greenery and gentle stream offer the perfect backdrop for his bronze figures.

Explore the outdoors – Austinites deeply value beautiful outdoor spaces, and the crown jewel is none other than the 351-acre Zilker Park. Whether it be a casual dog-walk, disc-golf, or a soccer competition with human-sized hamster balls, the weird and the beautiful meet in the middle at Zilker Park. Within this recreational area, you’ll also find the Zilker Botanical Garden and Barton Springs Pool, two local favorites that are open year-round.