Downtown Austin, right now.
Downtown Austin packs the Capitol, Congress Avenue, the Second Street District and the lake into a few walkable blocks.
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Portal is a camera-only social app: every photo and video is filmed live inside the app and tagged to the place it was taken. No uploads, no filters from a camera roll, no AI, no bots — just real people showing you what’s actually happening at your favorite spots. Posts expire after 48 hours, so the feed is always what’s happening now, and everyone competes on school, city, state and national leaderboards.
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What you’ll find
- The Texas State Capitol
- Congress Avenue
- Second Street District
- Moody Center concerts
Before you go
- Walkable
- Busy during SXSW in March
Downtown Austin FAQ
What is Downtown Austin known for?
Downtown Austin packs the Capitol, Congress Avenue, the Second Street District and the lake into a few walkable blocks.
How can I see what’s happening on Downtown Austin right now?
Open Portal. Posts are captured live and tagged to where they were taken, so you can see Downtown Austin in real time.
Is Portal free?
Yes. Portal is free on the App Store for iPhone.
See Downtown Austin live.
Every post on Portal is captured live and tied to a real place. No AI, no old posts. Free on iPhone.
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