Capitol District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Texas State Capitol
After visiting Texas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene 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 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.
Top hotels in Capitol District
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Capitol
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
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol 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.
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.
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.
West Campus
While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.
Capitol District Travel Guide
- Texas State Capitol
- Capitol Visitors Center
- Texas African American History Memorial
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Austin Convention Center
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park
- Moody Center
- 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
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Palmer Events Center
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Dell Diamond
- Blanton Museum of Art
