People go downtown and often overlook the cool clubs that are not on the 6th street strip. The Red River clubs usually are more laid back, less glitzy, and just as cool as their 6th street cousins. Stubbs is an Austin classic, and Emo's is a big favorite as well. Be careful walking around as you get close to Trinity St. where the homeless shelter is, try to stay close to the main drags on Red River, 6th and 5th. There are also a few good restaurants here as you go farther north towards the capital.