Museum District Travel Guide
Austin
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Popular places to visit
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the great live music 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 entertainment choices 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 theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in Museum District
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University / Capitol
citizenM Austin Downtown
Omni Austin Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Aloft Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum District
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.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Scottish Rite Children's Theatre
- 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
- H-E-B Center
- Austin City Limits
- Rainey Street
- Q2 Stadium
- Round Rock Sports Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Palmer Events Center
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Dell Diamond
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Paramount Theatre