Highland Travel Guide
Austin
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
You can do some window-shopping at Sixth Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Zilker Park
After visiting Zilker Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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 Highland
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown by IHG
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Todo bien"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"The staff were friendly and check out went smoothly. Our room was clean and cozy with comfy beds. Great for a quick, two day stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"It is a great hotel - very quiet and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
"The breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaints I have were the bed pillows and the towels. The bed pillows seemed old and the towels were not soft at all. Overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland
North Central Austin
Consider a visit to Highland Village Shopping Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in North Central Austin. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Paramount Theatre 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.
