Waller Creek District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waller Creek District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Austin: City + Hill Country Non-Stop Panoramic Tour
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best Waller Creek District Hotel Deals
Fairmont Austin
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Tommie Austin, part of Jdv by Hyatt
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Austin Marriott Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Placemakr Downtown Austin
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waller Creek District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Zilker Park
- South Congress Avenue
- Texas State Capitol
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- 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