Barton Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barton Heights
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.
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
Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.
Austin Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Zilker Park
Spend the perfect afternoon on the edge of a scenic lake. Take one of the extensive hiking trails before relaxing in the hot springs in this central park.
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.
Activities
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Heartbeats of Austin: A Romantic Journey Through Time
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
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Other neighbourhoods around Barton Heights
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
South River City
If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake 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.
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.
- Lake Travis
- Sixth Street
- Circuit of the Americas
- Zilker Park
- Moody Theater
- South Congress Avenue
- Texas State Capitol
- Barton Springs Pool
- Lady Bird Lake
- Lakeline Mall
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center