SoCo

South Congress is one of our, and most tourists', favorite sections in Austin. Here we find all things vintage, much of which I think has been there all along. One side of the street is lined with shops and on the opposite side you can find an assortment of food trucks offering various good and often exotic cuisine. To back into the parking spot seems to be the norm.



Afterall, it is monkey see, monkey do. I noticed they are starting the same trend on Dixon Street in Fayetteville, Ar. Those creative college towns!



This trendy and quirky section of Austin really promotes the theme!



I was surprised at how many vintage pieces can be found in the shops. Kay put a glider just like this, that was my grandmother's but without so much rust, on the scrap pile. This one sells for $199.



The South Congress area we strolled was only a few blocks long but shop after shop was interesting and eclectic. Some parking lots included tents with food, beer, or vintage clothing. Many of the shops don't open until eleven and if you want a parking spot them early is good.















Quirky signs and posters are plastered on telephone poles and almost anywhere there is space.






This little guy's owner dropped him off in front of the grocery while he went shopping.



I do believe the majority of Airstreams in existence must be in Austin. They are everywhere.



We always make sure we stroll this quirky neighborhood when in Austin. I even found my Renaissance headpiece here but that is another story.