The House is located on a quiet neighborhood, a stone's throw from ALL the the famous 6th street bars, restaurants and cafes, and 3 blocks from Whole Foods. Get the best of both worlds! If you enjoy walking, you will love strolling through Clarksville’s hilly streets. Clarksville Park and West Austin Park are two small parks in the neighborhood, and each contain wading pools that are open in the summer. If you’re looking for a larger park, Zilker Park is only a few blocks south, and contains hike and bike trails, beach volleyball courts, large open fields and Barton Springs Pool. Also, just a few blocks northeast of Clarksville is the Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail, which is very popular with cyclists.
Clarksville is full of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, especially along West Lynn. Jeffrey’s, at West Lynn and 12th Street, offers innovative fine dining. It’s pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Cipollina, also at West Lynn and 12th, is a beloved Italian bistro where you can dine in or take out. There are many other popular places to dine and drink.
Safety is rarely a concern in Clarksville. It’s routinely lauded as one of the safest neighborhoods in Austin.