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Location

Austin
Texas

View of Downtown Austin. Image by MJ Tangonan

The room block for Shop-MarketPlace is sold out, but you may still be able to secure a room at the official hotel. Go to the website here.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
300 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

Additional hotels near Palmer Events Center

There are also a variety of affordable accommodations within walking distance through VRBO.

Go HERE for a list of nearby restaurants.

 

Palmer Events Center

We've picked an inspiring venue for this inspiring event.

It's beautiful: Nestled next to one of Austin's most lovely green spaces with a gorgeous view of downtown Austin.

It's functional: Boasting open floor plans for trade events and covered outdoor canopies for many different types of public experiences.

It's responsible: 100 percent powered by renewable energy from Austin Energy's Green Choice Program, with comprehensive recycling, reuse, and composting programs, this event space is not only  beautiful and functional, it is also a model for sustainable strategies in public spaces.

PEC Fits Our Values

Shop! MarketPlace is all about exploring how spaces can be used to facilitate the most memorable experiences. So just any old event venue would not do — we've chosen an event venue that demonstrates how spaces can be used to create memorable events.

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Parking

One Garage

  • 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
  • 4-story, 1,200-space garage next to the facility
  • Entrances on Barton Springs Rd. and Riverside Dr.
  • Clearance Height: 7’2”

Pro Tip: The Riverside Dr. entrance to the parking garage is often underutilized. To avoid traffic at the Barton Springs Rd. entrance, use the Riverside Dr. entrance.

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Address

Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78704

Downtown & Vicinity

Located within downtown Austin and within a three-mile radius of 11,000 hotel rooms, yet cradled by Butler Park, Auditorium Shores, and Lady Bird Lake near downtown Austin, the Palmer Events Center is easily accessible from Barton Springs Rd. or Riverside Dr. by car or public transportation.

Downtown Austin, Nightlife and Things To Do
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Explore Austin

Why Austin?

In addition to being known as the live music capital of the world, Austin has a vibrant food scene, gorgeous parks, river access, hiking and biking trails, and an incredibly walkable downtown. You'll find the people of Austin warm and welcoming. And the weather in April is PERFECT! Come spend time with your retail design peers, and include some time to explore beautiful Austin!

Sightseeing