The Uplands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Uplands
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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices 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.
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.
Activities
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats
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Other neighbourhoods around The Uplands
Hudson Bend
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Hudson Bend. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Westfield
While visiting Westfield, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Marshall's Point
Though Marshall's Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park.
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Zilker Park
- South Congress Avenue
- Texas State Capitol
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- H-E-B Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lakeline Mall
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Blanton Museum of Art