Zilker Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the great live music 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.
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.
Activities
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Our pick of the best Zilker Hotel Deals
The Carpenter Hotel
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Also, they gave me a pass to a local gym. I will definitely return!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Good location, room was nice.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
This hotel was lovely! The staff was absolutely amazing and helped with anything we needed. Very clean room. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
The hotel was very impressive and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
This place is fantastic. I would never stay anywhere else when I come to Austin. It is right in the middle of every big company and every little startup. It is walking distance from every awesome restaurant. I walked from this hotel to Barton Springs Pool and it was just an enormous delight. This ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The LINE Austin
Staff was excellent. Rooms however
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Zilker Travel Guide
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Zilker Park
- Circuit of the Americas
- South Congress Avenue
- Texas State Capitol
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Travis County Exposition Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Lakeline Mall
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