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The Long Center for the Performing Arts
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701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, USA Get directions
Set on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, the Long Center is home to Austin's symphony, opera, and ballet, along with a rotating slate of touring acts and community performances. Even if you're not seeing a show, it's worth walking up to the outdoor terrace, where the wraparound view of the downtown skyline across the water is the thing most visitors stop for first.
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