Sightseeing in Austin, Texas - The Riverfront

While Erick was busy with the annual Solr/Lucene conference, I had a chance to look around Austin. The weather was sunny and a bit hotter than I'm used to. But mornings were perfect for walk from the Hilton in the center of town.

Lobby of the Hilton Austin on 4th St

Looking west down 4th St toward the Metro stop

I still don't know the name of this building - but I like it

1st and Red River - Hilton at the far right on 4th

Going south to the riverfront (iPhone 5c photos):

Marker for a trail along Waller Creek 

Waller Creek

The creek runs by the Convention Center

Lots of construction all over town - new luxury apartment building going up

If Austin had a city bird, it would be the crane. 

Lady Bird Lake on the riverfront:

Great-tailed Grackle near a park trail

A glimpse of the city

Things that say "Austin":

Rent a bike station near the riverfront

Cars2Go

The Metro

Food trailers

Humor in advertising

Food truck

Repurposed buildings - and BBQ

Lots of history markers

Night life in the Entertainment District - Conference party at the Iron Cactus
Great food and drinks, plus Ninja Turtle street performers outside

Next door to the Hilton, Brush Square with historic houses (SH-1 photos):

Dickenson house

O Henry house

Fire station #1 at the end of the Brush Block