Chestnut Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
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.

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
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.

South Congress Avenue
Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.

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

Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages

Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Great location,Well kept, Fresh Brekfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Clean room and great restaurant staff!!!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Code Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Omni Austin Hotel
If you get a room facing 6th street area/ pub crawl area, be aware that you may not sleep until 2am due to loud music. If the hotel is sold out, you’re out of luck like in my case
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Sergio at front desk was terrific with check-in. Room was great- I'll be back!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Fairmont Austin
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut

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.

Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake 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.

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.

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 Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.


