Central Austin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Austin
Where to stay in Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Popular places to visit
Sixth Street
When you visit Sixth Street, a popular shopping spot in Austin, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Texas State Capitol
After visiting Texas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the great live music in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Rainey Street
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Blanton Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Blanton Museum of Art during your travels in Austin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
- Austin Convention Center
- Moody Center
- Texas State Capitol
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Moody Theater
- Rainey Street
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Paramount Theatre
- Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
- Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center
- Governor's Mansion
- West Sixth Street
- Austin Central Library
- St. David's Medical Center
- Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
- Highland Village Shopping Center
- Austin Visitor Center
- Mike A. Myers Stadium
- Frank Erwin Center
