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This is a preview of the full content of our Austin’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
  • All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Murals & Street Art

Walls of style and design

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From commissioned pieces to spontaneous work, murals and street art pepper Austin. Whether cultural, political, personal or purely artistic, many have become iconic as they each capture a piece the colourful and creative soul of the city.

Browse this list of key murals to visit.

One central mural not to miss is the impressive homage to Austin musicians adorning the side of the 812 San Antonio Street parking garage fronting 9th Street (this entry's map location).

It's by Bradford Maxfield of Estudio Bradlio who painted it with a friend.

SXSW Street Art by Bradford Maxfield

You may not know it, but you've already seen Maxfield's work: thanks to his generous permission once piece forms the basis of this app's icon.

Art

Text © Amy K. Brown

Images by Bradford Maxfield, Nan Palmero, Philip Kromer