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Old West Austin Historic District in Austin

Things to Do in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

The Old West Austin Historic District features three neighborhoods developed between 1886 and 1953, with a mix of historic homes and tree-lined streets.

The Old West Austin Historic District features three neighborhoods developed between 1886 and 1953, with a mix of historic homes and tree-lined streets.

  • Waterloo RecordsRecord Store
  • Castle Hill FitnessWellness Center
  • Donn's DepotNightclub
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Old West Austin Historic District

  • Waterloo Records in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Waterloo Records

    4.7 · 2.9k
    Record Store· $$

    Known around town for having local artists play in-store. Wide selection of music, everything from Blues to Electronica to Country. Has a wall dedicated to local musicians, great if you need a real country fix, not that sugary syrup they…

    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Castle Hill Fitness in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Castle Hill Fitness

    4.7 · 106
    Wellness Center

    A large fitness center offering a variety of classes like Barre, cycle strength, and boxing, with extensive equipment, an outdoor lifting area, and a sauna.

    Mon–Thu
    5:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    5:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Old West Austin Historic District

  • Donn's Depot in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Donn's Depot

    4.7 · 830
    Nightclub· $10–20

    Piano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.

    Mon–Fri
    2 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Mean Eyed Cat in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Mean Eyed Cat

    4.6 · 1.0k
    Bar· $10–20

    A down-home Johnny Cash-themed destination featuring a full bar & a welcoming patio.

    Every day
    11 AM – 2 AM
  • Hold Out Brewing in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Hold Out Brewing

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Brewpub· $10-30
    Mon
    3 PM – 10 PM
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Wink in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Wink

    4.5 · 575
    Fusion· $100+

    Beloved Austin restaurant delivering locally driven cuisine and a chef's tasting menu.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Better Half Coffee & Cocktails

    4.4 · 1.8k
    Café & Bakery· $20–30

    Cafe with globally inspired fare, plus coffee, draft cocktails, wine, craft ciders, and beer.

    Mon
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Tue–Thu
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Aris in Old West Austin Historic District, Austin

    Aris

    4.7 · 267
    Restaurant· $100+
    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    Closed

More about Old West Austin Historic District

It's bordered by popular areas like Clarksville and includes access to local parks and the lively atmosphere of nearby downtown.

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Map of Old West Austin Historic District with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Waterloo Records
  2. 2Castle Hill Fitness
  3. 3Donn's Depot
  4. 4Mean Eyed Cat
  5. 5Hold Out Brewing
  6. 6Wink
  7. 7Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
  8. 8Aris

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