As the heart of Austin for over a hundred years, Old 6th Street contains much more than just history. In its two-mile stretch of pavement, an open-minded traveler will find all the buzz, lights, music and memory-making fuel that has made Texas’ capital its undeniable cultural capital as well.
The Street of Dreams, as it was once called, was always much more than just a line on a map. It was a place. A place in the memory of everyone who ever traveled that cobblestone lane, whether by horseback in 1899 or on Craig’s back that one night in 1999. It was a place that defied segregation and welcomed all to its shops. It was a place that gave artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn and The Grateful Dead their first taste of the limelight. And it was a place where new restaurants, theaters, hotels, and ideas all had a fair shot to earn their spot deep in the heart of Texans.
Whether it’s a brothel-turned-record-store-turned-cocktail-bar or a music venue that’s taste has changed as many times as yours has, the best part about 6th Street was always its living, breathing nature. Its humanity is what made Austinites and out-of-towners alike feel comfortable to roam as they are.
So where does 6th Street go from here? The best way to move it forward is by bringing it back. By guiding 6th Street to what has always made it different than any other street in the world: Its old self.
About the project
Old 6th Street represents Austin’s past, present, and future. This is why Stream Realty is managing the redevelopment of Old 6th with special care—to preserve 31 of its unique historic parcels (totaling 200,000 sq. ft.) and revitalize what is truly the core of Austin, not just in location, but in spirit and community.
Backed by a robust investment fund, this project will reinvent one of the most iconic areas of Austin by leaning into its rich history, cementing the locale as one of Austin’s most dynamic hospitality and retail nodes.
Local businesses
These are the establishments, old and new, that keep Old 6th Street thriving.
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