Best of Austin®

Best Downtown View

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Best Downtown View
Sandy Carson

Though the surreal, stark-white colonnade that surrounds the spacious City Terrace of the Long Center is a remnant of the auditorium that originally stood there, it has become a favorite framework through which to view the expanse of Downtown. From West Lake Hills to far East Austin, the view of the sparkling new spires as reflected in the waters of Lady Bird Lake is supreme. A fashion-shoot favorite, the City Terrace comes alive when lights and music enhance the dreamy view exponentially.