Do you have a favorite skyline view in Austin, Texas? If not, let me share some of mine. These top 10 spots would work for any type of portrait session where you want an urban feel, downtown views and lots of architectural lines to play with. So, come take a tour of my favorite rooftops, bridges and parking lots which give great modern backgrounds.
Top 10 Favorite rooftops, parking garages and bridges in Austin, Texas:
- Long Center Performing Arts Garage
Address: 736-820 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Also near: Butler Park, Long Center Terrace
2. Tau Ceti Parking Garage
Address: E 2nd St &, Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Tau Ceti mural, Fareground eatery courtyard
3. Butterfly Bridge
Address: 2nd Street and Shoal Creek Trail
Also near: Seaholm District
4. Chase Tower Garage
Address: 201 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Congress Ave.
5. Contemporary Arts – Jones Center ($100 location fee – only accessible during museum hours)
Address: 700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Daniel Johnson Mural, Congress Ave.
6. Capitol Visitor’s Garage
Address: 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Waterloo Park
7. 360 Bridge
Address: 4801 Plaza on the Lake
Also near: Bull Creek District Park
It’s a steep climb up – and please avoid if you get vertigo – but those views from above the bridge are just iconic.
You can also park below and have the bridge above – a spot to keep an eye out for spring wildflowers as well.
8. Pedestrian Bridge
Address: Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Austin, TX 78704
Also near: Lady Bird Lake
9. Skybridge at Waterloo Park
Address: 500 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Waterloo Greenway Park gardens and amphitheater
10. Austin Central Library
Address: 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Also near: Butterfly Bridge, Seaholm Power Plant
You can use the 2nd floor Children’s Library screened-in porch or the rooftop garden.
If you’d like to book your own photography session on a rooftop, bridge or parking lot with Austin skyline views, please contact me.
