Greater South River City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Greater South River City
Popular places to visit
St. Edward's University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Edward's University during your trip to Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
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 great live music and entertainment choices 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.
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 Greater South River City Hotel Deals
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Noisy by the pool and crickets alive and dead in the room.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Colton House Hotel
Lovely hotel. Warm and inviting with cool vibe. Colton House will be our go to hotel for future trips to Austin.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Room was nice and clean!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Staff was fantastic and room was great.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Nice hotel. We booked it because it had a pool. The location is a little further out so we walked a lot. But the hotel is a nice property and spacious, clean and modern with a restaurant and bar onsite for convenience.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Yes.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Greater South River City
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
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.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
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.
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.
