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DIRECTIONS

The Paramount & State Theatres  |  713 Congress Avenue  |  Austin, TX 78701

The Paramount & State Theatres are located next to each other on Congress Avenue, between 7th and 8th streets.

Directions to the Paramount & State Theatres

EVENT PARKING - Secure covered parking for only $6.00!

We have joined together with our generous parking sponsor, Thomas Properties Group, to offer inexpensive covered parking* at the One American Center parking garage, conveniently located one block from the theatres at 600 Congress.

Your $6.00 parking pass may be purchased at the garage entrance from the parking attendant (cash only). The garage will open two hours prior to performance.

*Parking is only available for evening and weekend shows and is not available during Paramount Classic Films. Availability varies; please call (512) 472-5470 to see if your event offers parking.

STREET PARKING

Parking Meters - Throughout downtown Austin, parking meters are free after 5:30 pm, all day on weekends and on some holidays.
 
Parking Meter Time Limits
- During the day, the time limits for these spaces vary. Common maximum parking time limits are 2 and 3 hours. Each meter is labeled with its maximum parking time limit as well as the hours and days that parking meter time limits are in effect.

Parking Meter Fees - Unless otherwise posted, you must feed your meter (without exceeding the maximum time limit) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm. Parking meters in Austin accept nickels, dimes and quarters. A quarter will usually get you about 10-15 minutes, but it can vary by location.

Parking Meter Fee Exemptions (Free Parking) - The parking meter fee is waived on these holidays:
January 1  (New Year's Day)
July 4  (Independence Day)
First Monday in September  (Labor Day)
Last Thursday in November  (Thanksgiving)
December 25  (Christmas Day)

OTHER PARKING OPTIONS

Daily or Hourly Parking - Many of the garages and surface lots Downtown offer parking on an hourly or daily basis for reasonable rates. A list of nearby lots:

600 Sabine
Surface Lot
Evenings and Weekends
Central Parking, (512) 474-1530