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Sixth Street

Between Lavaca Ave and I-35, Austin, TX
Ranked #44 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Drinking, Nightlife
Traveler Description: Sixth Street Austin's most famous night location, Sixth Street, is a busy street lined with clubs, restaurants, pubs and galleries located between... more »
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Austin, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

if you want a party, a night club and lots of young people, 6th street is where it is at. the only thing i did not like was that there were WAY too many homeless people. They harass you for money ALL the time. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

all about the college crowd, some good live music. More

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Georgetown, Texas, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

They need to clean the streets more often so that it doesn't smell like a sewer. More

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Austin, Texas, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This area reminds me of the Burbon Street area of New Orleans back in the 70's. Didn't work out so well for them, worse for Austin. Billed as a music mecca, it really seems to attract anyone with claim to 'know' music and a pertinacity to drink in excess. More

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Killeen, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

6th street speaks for itself with lively night life ranging from stand up comedy to love music to pubs and clubs. Great place to go if you want jump from bar to bar without going very far More

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Austin, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Definitely hit up 6th street if you're in your early 20's. You'll have the time of your life! Otherwise, I'd avoid it unless you happen to see a movie at the Alamo Ritz. The best movie theater in the world. More

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Norway
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We had a great time in Sixth Street both on a friday and saturday. Great bars and resturants! And in the street there was good atmosphere and music. More

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Austin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

It's great for younger folks - more of a crazy, clubby experience. Sometimes I feel safety conscious there. With the exception of Parkside. That place has some of the best food in Austin! More

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Valrico, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is the perfect place for bar hopping. It's absolutely packed with bars, many places let girls drink free. Just not my scene. Some of the smaller bars without the loud techno music blasting thorugh the open doors seemed pretty inviting. More

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San Marcos, Texas
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Great bars and so much to see and do! Pete's Piano bar is a blast and try Esther's Follies! Awesome bars and tons of fun! It is a whole different world on sixth street! Love it! More

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