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Austin: Downtown to East Austin
Blues-and-merch record shop beside Antone's club, then east across I-35 to two of the city's independent shops.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 2.2 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Big Henry's Vinyl & Gifts
Vinyl and music-gift shop attached to the Antone's club, stocking Texas blues and local music records alongside merch.
Tip: Pair it with a show at Antone's next door; hours are shorter on Sundays and Mondays.
305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 2. BLK Vinyl
Eastside shop specializing in vintage used vinyl with a rotating new-arrivals section.
Tip: They run private-shopping appointments — ask if you'd prefer a quieter visit.
2505 E 6th St Ste f, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 7:00 PM 3. Drinks Records
Small, curated record shop inside the Drinks Lounge bar on East Cesar Chavez, mostly new vinyl with a few used records and Record Store Day participation.
Tip: Hours follow the lounge, so it is an evening stop; grab a beer while you flip through the racks.
2001 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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