image by Katrina Barber, C3 Photo What to Eat at ACL FestivalĪustin is a foodie town, so it’s no surprise that some of Austin’s best bites can conveniently be found inside the the ACL Eats Food Court. It’s important to keep in mind that there is no parking available at Zilker park during ACL Fest, and parking in the surrounding neighborhoods is prohibited. Hop on a bike and take the scenic route to ACL on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The Heywood team is also more than happy to help coordinate bike rentals.
Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s free parking on site, then make their way to the park or to the complimentary shuttle via rideshare. And for guests attending ACL Fest, traveling from the hotel to the festivities is a breeze. When leaving the festival, ACL Fest requires that you exit the park and leave the restricted area prior to being able to request a ride.Īt the Heywood Hotel, we consider ourselves lucky to be just 3 miles from Zilker Park. This year, there are three designated drop off and pick up locations outside of Zilker Park, each around 0.5 miles from a park entrance or exit. Uber and Lyft operate in Austin, and Uber is the designated ACL Fest rideshare partner for 2021.
The shuttle begins service at noon on Friday and 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday, and drops off at the same location throughout the day and through the evening. Simply head over to Republic Square Park located downtown to catch a ride on the shuttle for a convenient trip to and from the festival.
How to Get to ACL Festival in 2021ĪCL offers complimentary shuttle rides to and from Zilker park throughout the festival weekends. Whether you decide to go for one day or all three, one weekend or both, here are our best tips for navigating the festival. The 2021 ACL Fest lineup includes headliners Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, George Strait, Duran Duran and Tyler, the Creator, among many others, and promises to bring vibrant energy to Zilker Park. This year, Austin City Limits Festival takes place October 1-3 and October 8-10. It’s time for ACL Fest! The annual tradition of welcoming the world’s top music acts to Austin for two weekends in October is back for 2021.