About this Event
South Congress Walking Tour with The Salty Doughnut Before and/or After
Saturday, May 3 - 9:00 am. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: In front of The Salty Doughnut: 2000 South Congress - Austin.
Meet people, see beautiful and historic Austin scenery, get some steps in, and have fun!
Join Robert, Michele, and a group of friendly people for a casual walk up and down South Congress Avenue (SoCo).
South Congress (abbreviated SoCo) is a neighborhood located on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, United States. It is also a nationally known shopping and cultural district known for its many eclectic small retailers, restaurants, music and art venues and, more recently, food trucks.
South Congress begins at the Colorado River and Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and runs due south towards Ben White Boulevard/TX-71. The area is bordered by two historic South Austin neighborhoods: Travis Heights to the east and Bouldin Creek to the west.
Since its humble beginnings in the 1850s, South Congress Avenue has been transformed from a rural country road to the capital city gateway and, finally, to the shopping district that it is today. Some Austinites attribute its enduring popularity to the unobstructed view of the Texas State Capitol.
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Event Details ...
Cost: FREE for the guided walking tour. Doughnuts before and/or after at your own expense.
Weather: The event will take place light rain or shine. If it’s on our calendar then we’re proceeding as planned.
Parking: Many options throughout the area (free and paid). If driving, please arrive in the area several minutes early so that you have plenty of time to find parking and walk to our meeting point.
Meeting Point: 9:00 am in front of The Salty Doughnut: 2000 South Congress - Austin. Look for your hosts Robert (wearing a fedora-style hat) & Michele (also wearing a hat), along with a group of friendly people.
Before the Event: Socializing from 8:40 am - 9:10 am at The Salty Doughnut, and we’ll depart on our walk at approximately 9:10.
Icebreaker Introductions: We should have a good-sized group and so instead of everyone introducing themselves to the group we will get to know each other by distributing blank stickers and colored markers and we’ll invite everyone to write down on their sticker: 1). first name. 2). favorite food. 3). dream vacation. Example: “Michele - Strawberries - Kenya” or “Robert - Chocolate - Japan”.
Late Arrivals: If you arrive after our start time just catch up.
Itinerary - Subject to Change:
The Salty Doughnut (starting point)
South Congress Avenue (south to north – east side of the street)
South Congress Avenue (north to south – west side of the street)
The Salty Doughnut (ending point)
Walking Distance: Approximately two miles with a few short breaks for photos, hydration, rest, etc. along the way.
Ending Point: The Salty Doughnut (our starting point).
After the Event: To be determined. Lunch?
Additional Questions: Anything that can't be answered by the event description, Google, or common sense, please let us know.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.
Austin, Texas History & Culture
A non-profit community organization
Experience the history and culture of Austin, Texas - and the world!
Eventbrite:
https://ATXHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com
Meetup:
https://www.Meetup.com/ATXHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
https://www.Facebook.com/ATXHistoryAndCulture/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TexasHistoryAndCulture
We look forward to seeing you - thanks!
Robert Kelleman
202-821-6325 (text only)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Salty, 2000 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States
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