Old West Austin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old West 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 lively festivals 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
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
Rivalling anything you could see in the big European cities, the Texas State Capitol is a marvel of architectural design.
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
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin
Our pick of the best Old West Austin Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Celan room and awesome staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
everything was great as usual, I love staying here
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
Sheets were not clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Everything was fine..would book again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old West Austin
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Capitol District
If you're spending some time in Capitol District, Texas State Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center 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 Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue 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.
Old West Austin Travel Guide
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Texas State Capitol
- Zilker Park
- South Congress Avenue
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- H-E-B Center
- Barton Springs Pool
- Round Rock Sports Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Lakeline Mall
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
