AUSTIN, TEXAS

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Directions

Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701

From Austin Bergstrom International Airport:

The Austin Convention Center is about 11 miles from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Take Bastrop Hwy TX-71 W (TX-71 becomes E. Ben White Blvd) for 5.6 miles. Turn slight right onto S I-35 (.2 miles). Merge onto I-35 N / US-290 E / US-81N (2.8 miles). Take Exit 234B toward 2nd-4th Streets / 1st Street / Cesar Chavez (.1 miles). Stay straight to go onto I-35 N (.1 miles). Turn left onto E. 1st Street / Cesar Chavez Street E (.2 miles). Facility is on your right.

From I-35 North:
Go South on I-35. Take Exit 234A toward 1st Street / Holly Street. Turn right onto E 1st Street. / Cesar Chavez Street E. Facility is on your right.

From I-35 South:
Go North on I-35. Take Exit 234B toward 2nd-4th Streets. / 1st Street. / Cesar Chavez. Stay straight. Turn left onto E. 1st Street / Cesar Chavez Street E. Facility is on your right.

From Loop 1 (N. Mo-pac):
Take TX-1 Loop S / N MO-PAC Expy. Take the 5th Street / 1st Street exit. Take the 1st Street ramp. Merge onto Cesar Chavez Street E / W 1st Street. Facility is on your left.

From Loop 1 (S. Mo-pac):
Take TX-1 Loop N / S MO-PAC Expy. Take the 5th Street / Lake Austin Blvd. / 1st Street exit. Merge onto Cesar Chavez Street E / W 1st Street. Facility is on your left.

Parking

The Austin Convention Center has two Parking Garages:

2nd Street Garage
201 East 2nd Street,
Austin, TX 78701.

The 10-story, 1,000-space garage is located at 201 East 2nd Street, 2 blocks west of facility, between Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street. Entrances are on Brazos and San Jacinto streets.

5th Street Garage
601 East 5th Street,
Austin, TX 78701

The 5-story, 685-space garage is located at 601 E. 5th Street, the northeast corner of facility at Red River and 4th Street, with the entrance on 5th Street.

The Convention Center Parking Garages accept cash, local checks, and the following credit cards: MasterCard; Visa; American Express; Diners Club; and Discover.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking
• The Convention Center 2nd Street Parking Garage offers 30 preferred parking spaces for Alternative Fuel Vehicles. The 30 spaces will be spread throughout the garage, and will be in close proximity to the elevators located in the southwest corner.
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles include hybrid, electric, bio-diesel and flex fuel. 
Parking Garages Hours of Operation:
Sun. – Thurs.: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm / Fri. & Sat.: 6:30 am – 2:00 am

 

Bicycle Racks
There are 124 bicycle racks secured to the sidewalks or pavements around the exterior of the Austin Convention Center building.  Most racks are located along 4th Street, between Red River and Trinity. Along 4th street, there are 52 individual stands with cables and another 33 u-shaped steel tubes for 66 bikes. A tire stand rack for six bikes is located near the Administrative Offices along Cesar Chavez.

There are no racks at the parking garages

 

Additional parking information is available at http://www.austintexas.org

Getting Around

Downtown Austin is a very walkable city. Taxis and pedicabs are also available. For bus information, see http://downtownaustin.com/transportation/transit/.

Dining

Concessions will be available at the Convention Center during the LEGO KidsFest. There are also family-friendly dining options within walking distance; for some ideas, visit http://www.austintexas.org/timeline/?currentActivity=2

Spend the Night

Whether you are nearby or driving a distance to come to the LEGO KidsFest, why not make a weekend of it? We will be announcing our Play & Stay package soon, so please stay tuned.

While in Town

Family friendly activities and attractions abound. To begin planning, visit http://www.austintexas.org.