Find Gathering locations for rent in Austin, TX

About Austin

Houston and Dallas may be more well-known, but Austin is the capital of Texas, which makes it the most important city in the state. And what’s not to like? Austin boasts warm winters, sunny summers, and tons of swimming holes and parks to enjoy the gorgeous weather while you are in town.

Austin is also a booming business center with several fortune 500 companies like Whole Foods, IBM, and Oracle to name a few. It’s home to many festivals and concerts every year as well including Carnaval Brasileiro, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and Spamarama. So why not book a gathering location in Austin too?

Interesting Fact: Austin has the only nude beach in the state. Hippie Hollow on Lake Travis is clothing optional but only people over 21 are allowed.

Gathering Location Options in Austin

Regardless of what your gathering is all about, choosing Austin as your location is only the first step. You still have to work out all of the details about food, décor, and entertainment as well as furniture, equipment, and staff. Let the experienced event planners and vendors in Austin help you with all these things.

• Furniture
  No matter what kind of gathering you have, you probably want people to be able to sit down somewhere. Many venues are a blank slate so you will more than likely have to supply the furniture. Contact a local furniture rental company to bring you what you need.
  
  
• Food
  Any time you have a group of people, you need to feed them. Whether you want a full meal or a few appetizers and beverages, your best bet is to get a catering company to help. Let them do all the planning, cooking, setting up, serving, and cleaning up. Then you can enjoy your gathering without worry.
  
  
• Security
  Another thing you need when you get together with a lot of people in one spot is security. You do not want any funny business going on, so it is better to be safe than sorry. Get some security staff to make sure everyone behaves themselves.

Gathering Location Companies in Austin

No Austin gathering location will be complete without the finishing touches. Make sure your gathering is everything you want it to be and more by getting help from Austin’s local vendors and event companies.

• Epic Entertainment
  The owner of Epic, Taylor Griswold has been shown on America’s Got Talent, Fox Sports, and several other TV shows. He is known as the “Master of Fun” and he will make sure your gathering is everything you want it to be and then some. His talented group includes magicians, jugglers, comedians, puppeteers, speakers, and musicians.
  
  
• The Peached Tortilla
  No matter whether you are expecting 50 or 5,000, the award-winning Peached Tortilla can provide a delicious array of food or just appetizers, whatever you want. Menus range from tacos and tortillas to Korean barbecue and ginger salmon. If you need a vegan menu, they can do that too.
  
  
• Sterling Protective Services
  Since 1993, Sterling Protective Services has been keeping the Austin area safe. They provide security for your building, event security, parking lot security, and anything else you want to be guarded. Owner, Tim Dyson offers both armed and unarmed, uniformed and undercover guards no matter what your budget.

Pros and Cons of Gathering Locations in Austin

Be sure to do your homework on Austin before booking a venue. All cities have pros and cons, and it is important you find out what they are in advance.

Advantages

• No snow
  If you are from one of those colder states up north, you will love the weather in Austin. The average temps in the summer are in the 60s and you will never have to worry about snow. Just bring your sunglasses because they have over 260 days of sunshine per year.
  
  
• Fun clubs
  The historic and entertainment district along Sixth Street is the place to be no matter who you are if you want to party, eat, or shop. Or you can just walk around and enjoy the ambiance of happy people enjoying themselves.
  
  
• Friendly people
  You have probably heard about southern charm but may not believe it. Actually, it is true when it comes to Austin. Everyone just seems so much happier there. Maybe it is all the sunshine and entertainment.

Disadvantages

• Expensive
  Everything in Austin is pretty costly from coffee to rental cars. Bring everything you will need with you, so you don’t end up dropping a bunch of money on a toothbrush or deodorant. When organizing the Austin gathering location, work with a budget.
  
  
• Traffic
  According to Statesman News Network in Austin, the average driver spends more than 65 hours in traffic per year. That is a lot of time sitting there doing nothing.
  
  
• Dangerous streets
  Austin is also a dangerous place to be if you end up in the wrong neighborhood. Stick to the safe areas like Driftwood, Briarcliff, and Barton Creek.

Famous Locations in Austin

• Barton Creek Greenbelt
  Speaking of Barton Creek, check out the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It stretches from the Woods of Westlake to Zilker Park. There are three sections including the upper greenbelt, lower greenbelt, and the Barton Creek Wilderness Park. Enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, or even cliff diving. And don’t miss Sculpture Falls.
  
  
• Mexic Arte Museum
  The permanent collection at the Mexic Arte Museum boasts over 5,000 pieces of art done by Latin, Latinx, and Mexican artists. The museum was established in 1984 to introduce the public to Hispanic art. Some of the artists include Arturo Estrada, Carmen Lomas, and Marta Arat.
  
  
• Austin Nature and Science Center
  Located in Zilker Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center has been teaching the public about the natural world since 1960. Some of the most popular exhibits include the Pollinator Gardens full of butterflies, the Honey Bee Observation Hive, and the Bird Blind where you can see all kinds of feathered wildlife.