Things To Do In Austin
Attractions of all kinds can be found in Austin and the downtown area! You can catch some great live performances or dance the night away on 6th Street or the nearby Warehouse District.
Listed are just some of suggestions. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For Food:
Austin has more restaurants per capita than most cities. The following are within a mile of our hotel:
If you’re looking for Tex-Mex, try:
If you’re looking for Sushi, try:
If you’re looking for local fare, try:
For Museums:
Sightseeing:
Parks:
Hike Around Town Lake:
Want some fresh air? The Austin Hike and Bike Trail is just outside the rear of the hotel. I would suggest beginning your walk toward the Congress Ave Bridge. You will also have the real option of walking off the Saturday BBQ by taking this trail back to the hotel.
Other Local Austin attractions within walking distance from Town Lake:
Listed are just some of suggestions. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For Food:
Austin has more restaurants per capita than most cities. The following are within a mile of our hotel:
If you’re looking for Tex-Mex, try:
- Guero’s , 1412 Congress Ave
- Chuys , 1728 Barton Springs Rd
- El Mercado , 1302 South 1st Street
- Torchy’s Tacos , 1311 South 1st Street
- Manuel’s , 310 Congress (within walking distance of hotel)
If you’re looking for Sushi, try:
- Bar Chi , 206 Colorado St (within walking distance of hotel)
If you’re looking for local fare, try:
- Taverna , 258 W. 2nd Street, (Try the pizza) (within walking distance of hotel)
- Shady Grove , 1624 Barton Springs Rd
- P. Terry’s Burger Stand, 404 S. Lamar Blvd
For Museums:
- LBJ Library , 2313 Red River (1.8 miles) / Located on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
- Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity St (1.7 miles) / Learn the history behind the great state of Texas.
- The Bob Bullock Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue (North of the Capitol)
Sightseeing:
- SegCity
- Duck Tours
- Texas State Capitol
Parks:
- Zilker Metropolitan Park , 2110 Barton Springs Rd (spring water swimming, canoeing zilker-boating, Zephyr Miniature Train Ride, Botanical Garden, Hike and Bike Trail)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Hike Around Town Lake:
Want some fresh air? The Austin Hike and Bike Trail is just outside the rear of the hotel. I would suggest beginning your walk toward the Congress Ave Bridge. You will also have the real option of walking off the Saturday BBQ by taking this trail back to the hotel.
Other Local Austin attractions within walking distance from Town Lake:
- 2nd Street District, offering boutique shopping and restaurants
- Austin Children's Museum
- Austin Convention Center
- Austin's first-class entertainment, restaurants and festive nightlife available on 6th Street and the trendy Warehouse District
- Central Business District
- Congress Street Bridge, the hot spot for the world famous Austin Bats (watch their flight each night, weather permitting from Apr-Sep)
- Texas State Capitol
- Texas State Governor's Mansion
