Discover Austin on an Electric Scooter
For the past several years, several enterprising individuals in Austin have been experimenting with alternative forms of transport, including electric scooters and bikes. Now it’s easier than ever to zip from one spot to the next without having to endure the constant congestion on Austin’s roadways.
Scooter travel and biking in Austin just got an upgrade with OJO ride-share scooters (first ride free with code OJOAUSTIN) and Austin B-cyle. With parking no longer a concern, visiting some of the coolest stops in Austin just got a whole lot more comfortable.
1. Start at the Austin Motel
Motel
Even if you don’t stay in the Austin Motel, chances are you will walk away from your trip in Austin remembering its famous neon sign and marquee. The motel, built in the 1930s, sits prominently at the beginning of the South Congress neighborhood. It’s a cozy spot that emanates quintessential Austin weird. The artistically designed interior and rooms pop with color, and the pool area provides an opportunity to relax and catch some sun. Only a short scooter ride from downtown, the motel is located near restaurants and shops.
2. Visit the Austin Convention Center
Building
4. Fuel up at Guero’s Taco Bar
Bar, Mexican
5. Have a ghostly encounter at the historic Scoot Inn
Bar, Grocery Store, American
6. Shop at Lucy in Disguise With Diamonds
Store
7. Taco it up at Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
Food Truck, Mexican
After you’ve scooted all around town, you might need a quick bite to eat before you get ready for after-hours fun. Opened by the Veracruz-born Vasquez sisters in 2010, Veracruz All Natural Food Truck creates tacos that have established the vendor as a premier taco trailer in the city. The Food Network even recognized them for serving one of the five best tacos in America – a well-deserved accolade. If you’re looking for something really authentic, try the Al Pastor or the Chicken Mole. If you’re still at a loose end after all that scooting, there are tons of great things to do in Austin.
8. Stroll along Waller Creek
Hiking Trail
When the hustle and bustle of city streets becomes too much, sometimes the solution is a walk in the park. On the eastern edge of downtown flows Waller Creek, along which you can stroll from the University of Texas campus all the way to Lady Bird Lake. With many entrance points along the way, this creek path makes for a beautiful and safe walk to many of the must-see downtown destinations. However, as it is not a scooter-friendly path, the best way to access it is to park your scooter along the edge of Waterloo Park. From there it is a five- to 10-minute walk to the center of SXSW. Plus, with your scooter tucked out of the way, you won’t have to worry about navigating one-way streets as you look for a parking slot.
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