Driving around town, kids in tow and fighting traffic, I usually find myself so focused on getting from Point A to Point B that I fail to notice the details in between. But so much of Austin’s unique appeal is in those details and quirks that we tend to take for granted, like all of the amazing Austin art we pass every day.
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I set out to compile a Top 10 list of Austin murals and street art — a bucket list of sorts — to visit with the kiddos. I planned to include the touristy ones we all know, but I hoped to stumble upon a few hidden treasures too. After an hour downtown, my 10 became 20. An hour on The Drag bumped it 25. An hour on SoCo…. Well, you get the idea.
What I discovered was that when I took a deep breath and really started looking, incredible Austin art was everywhere: gas stations, Chinese takeout joints, back alleys, even sidewalks. My son actually got grumpy with me because I couldn’t stop to photograph every piece of street art he spotted while we cruised East Austin. Seeking out these pieces became like a scavenger hunt for our family and we had a blast seeing our city with fresh eyes.
So… Here’s a start. When the summer crazies kick in, get out and see how many of these beauties you can find. And when you’ve exhausted this list, just look a little harder. I think you’ll be amazed by the art that’s out there. I spotted a few new pieces going up around town last week, so you may even luck into seeing an artist in action.
Because this list is so long (more than 100 locations!!) we’ve broken it up into sections that load quickly and take you straight to the part of town you wish to see. You can click the links below on each page, or just scroll to the bottom and hit ‘next’ to see more. The last page features an interactive map to get you started on your adventure. Happy hunting!
Downtown | Central | South | East | North | West
Austin Art Found Downtown
6th St Historic District by Sanctuary Printshop: E 6th St & SB I-35 Access Rd
Cat: E 6th St & SB I-35 Access Rd (NW Corner)
Wasabi: 717 E 7th St
Frank Public Art (Changes Monthly): W 4th St & Colorado St
Mexic-Arte Museum: 419 Congress Ave
Esther’s Follies by Kerry Awn: 525 E 6th St (On Alley)
O Henry: 121 E 5th St
Whispers: SW Corner of W 3rd St & Guadalupe St (inside parking garage)
Howdy: 601 W 6th St
Voice Your Voice: Alley between E 6th & 7th Sts and Sabine & Red River Sts
Houston Toads by Louis Masai: 222 E 6th St
Sidewalk Mosaic: E 2nd St & Brazos St
Long Live Art: E 2nd St & Brazos St
Green Light Social: 720 W 6th St
If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
Hit ‘next’ to see Austin art in Central Austin!
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Austin Art Located Centrally
HOPE Outdoor Gallery: W 11th St & Baylor St
Federico: 914 N Lamar Blvd
B&W Musicians: 914 N Lamar Blvd
Pizza, Astronaut, Whale, Punk by truth: 1209 Red River St
Austintatious: 23rd St Artisan Market, 23rd & Guadalupe
Dylan and Satchmo: Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe
Music Legends: W 24th St & Guadalupe St
Jeremiah the Innocent by Daniel Johnston: W 21st St & Guadalupe St
Cat + Friends: 2426 Guadalupe St
Austin, Texas: 3700 Guadalupe St
A Day at the Park: Shipe Park, 4400 Avenue G
Pond Scene: 4413 Guadalupe St
Grotto Wall at Sparky Park: 3701 Grooms St
Love Is the Answer by Daniel Johnston: 1115 W Lynn St
If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
Hit ‘next’ to see Austin art in South Austin!
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Austin Art Down South
Kung Fu Grip + Never Give Up: RR bridge over Lady Bird Lake
Smile: S Congress Ave & Elizabeth St
Home Slice: 1415 S Congress Ave
i love you so much: 1300 S Congress Ave
Horse: 1700 S Congress Ave
Our Lady by Federico: 1500 S Congress Ave
Give: 1401 S Congress Ave
Floating Cupcakes: 1602 S Congress Ave (On alley)
Amy’s Cartoon People: 1301 S Congress Ave
Buffalo: 1902 S Congress Ave
Vintage RCA Dog: S Congress Ave & W Johanna St
Rooster: 1920 S Congress Ave
Greetings from Austin Postcard: S 1st St & Annie St
Smashed Can Mosaic: 1900 S 1st St
Bouldin Creek: 1900 S 1st St (Back of building)
Taco: 1900 S 1st St (in parking lot)
Run DMC: 1905 S 1st St
Octopus: 1816 S 1st St
Metamorphosis: 1711 S 1st St
Sparkle Kids: 2810 Manchaca Rd
Panorama: S 1st St & W Stassney Ln
SoLa 78704: 2708 S Lamar Blvd
South Austin Music: 1402 S Lamar Blvd
Locomotive by ULOANG: 440 E St Elmo Rd
You Make My Heart Sing: 301 W Riverside Dr
SRV, Chevron, Tower: W Riverside Dr & S Congress Ave
Travis Heights: E Riverside Dr at Alta Vista Ave
If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
Hit ‘next’ to see Austin art in East Austin!
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Austin Art On The East Side
Puppy Love: 2015 E Riverside Dr
Skeletons: 2015 E Riverside Dr (on retaining wall behind buildings)
Metz Pool: 2407 Canterbury St
Reading: E Cesar Chavez St & Medina St
Magic Love: 112 Medina St (On alley)
Goldfish by Levi Ponce: 1010 E Cesar Chavez St
Girl with Mug: 1201 E Cesar Chavez St
Si Se Puede: 1200 E Cesar Chavez St
Loteria: 1619 E Cesar Chavez St
Selena: 1619 E Cesar Chavez St
Blue Cat: 95 Navasota St
Goodlife: 1114 E Cesar Chavez St
Armadillo by Esao Andrews: 2400 E Cesar Chavez St
SprATX by Jiminai (l) and Tourmaline Todd (r): 2400 E Cesar Chavez St
Blackbird: 2400 E Cesar Chavez St
Cat and Dog by ULOANG: 2400 E Cesar Chavez St
Woman with Waves: 2501 E Cesar Chavez St
Let Love Lead You: 2306 E Cesar Chavez St (back of parking lot)
Breaking Chains: 2100 E 3rd St
Selena by Federico: 2101 E Cesar Chavez St
Ziggy Stardust by ULOANG: 2125 E Cesar Chavez St
Mirror Mosaic: 2109 E Cesar Chavez St
Shark: 1111 E 6th St
ASL I Love You by Show Goat Mural Works: 1504 E 6th St
The White Horse: 500 Comal St (on Cisco’s parking lot side)
Cisco’s by Nicholas Conrad Miller, et al: 1511 E 6th St
Blue Creatures by Michael Sieben: 1502 E 6th St
Gary, Stevie, Willie: 1410 E 6th St
When You’re Strange by Dave Lowell: 1310 E 6th St
To the Moon: 1300 E 6th St
I love you, bacon: 1300 E 6th St
Eagle: 1209 E 6th St
Ballerinas Behind Fence: 1209 E 6th St
E 6th IBIZ District: 1201 E 6th St
Monkey: 1107 E 6th St
‘Til Death by Federico: 1201 E 7th St
Paz y Amor by Federico: 1201 E 7th St
Coffee Creatures: 1405 E 7th St
Boy with Kite by ULOANG: 1803 E 6th St
Cowboy: 1800 E 6th St
Let’s Band Together by Federico: 1816 E 6th St
Our Lady by Federico: 1623 E 7th St
Eyes: 1614 E 7th St
Our Lady: 1811 E Caesar Chavez St
Sapo: 1900 Manor Rd
Rhapsody by John Yancey: E 11th St & Waller St
Chill Out: 1401 Rosewood Ave
Flowers and Leaves: 515 Pedernales St (parking lot)
E 6th St between Pedernales St & Calles St
Bicycles: E 14th St & Chestnut Ave
Sesquicentennial: 1161 Angelina St
King of Pop: 1900 E 12th St Update 5/17: This mural has been painted over.
Music Capital: E 12th St & Chicon St
Mirrored Peacock Mosaic: 1808 E 12th St
Making History: 1700 E 12th St
Pizza Cats: 1604 E 12th St
Resist: 1604 E 12th St
Livestrong by Mister Cartoon: 2201 E 6th St (back of building)
In the Same Boat Now by Federico: 2000 E 12th St
You’re My Butter Half: 2000 E MLK Jr Blvd
Prince, etc: E 4th St & Attayac St
Beauty Will Save the World: E 4th St between San Marcos St and Medina St
Flamingo Mitote by Stephanie Distefano: Patterson Park, 4200 Brookview Rd
If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
Hit ‘next’ to see Austin art North Austin!
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Austin Art Up North
Rainbow Birds: 120 W N Loop Blvd
I Heart Austin by Gerardo Arellano: 5134 Burnet Rd
Simply Fit: 5134 Burnet Rd
Sweet! You’re Here: 5245 Burnet Rd
Tiny Pies: 5035 Burnet Rd
Owl: 5111 Burnet Rd
You Are Amazing: 5502 Burnet Rd
Eye Chart: 5209 N Lamar Blvd
Skyline + Pets by truth: 908 E 49th 1/2 St
Ya Esta by Federico: E 51st St & N IH-35 Frontage Rd
Jerry’s Artarama: 6010 N IH 35
Hello by BOZA: 1102 Koenig Ln
Sea Monsters: 10938 Research Blvd
HOPE Gallery at Rock Rose: Rock Rose between Palm Way and Cherry Sage
Thai-Kun Dragon: 11601 Rock Rose
Love Is the Answer: 11601 Rock Rose
If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
Hit ‘next’ to see Austin art in West Austin!
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Austin Art In The West
Deep Eddy Mural Project: 401 Deep Eddy Ave
Here’s a map of Austin’s street art, to get you started on your adventure!
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If you’re in need of lodging while you visit the city make sure to check out a timeshare rental on the secondary resale market. The Texas Timeshare at Lakeway is located just outside of Austin and offers stunning views of Lake Travis. Water sports, grilling and fishing are some of the top activities at this resort. This is an RCI timeshare so if you already own a timeshare you may exchange it through RCI to the Texas Timeshare at Lakeway for a small fee.
