Central East Austin Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
When you visit Sixth Street, a popular shopping spot in Austin, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Zilker Park
After visiting Zilker Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lake Austin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Austin during your travels in Austin. Stroll along the lakeside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
South Congress Avenue
During your trip to Austin, you can search for that perfect souvenir at South Congress Avenue. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Central East Austin
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hotel Van Zandt
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central East Austin
Waller Creek District
While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
East Cesar Chavez
While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Rainey Street Historic District
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
Central East Austin Travel Guide
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
- French Legation Museum
- Texas State Cemetery
- Franklin Barbecue
- Austin Panic Room
- Victory Grill
- Oakwood Cemetery
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Austin Convention Center
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park
- Moody Center
- Texas State Capitol
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- Austin City Limits
- Rainey Street
- Q2 Stadium
- Round Rock Sports Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
