Southeast Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Southeast Austin
Lady Bird Lake showing a lake or waterhole and a park
McKinney Falls State Park which includes a garden, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
McKinney Falls State Park featuring a park, a pond and landscape views

Where to stay in Southeast Austin

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East Riverside - Oltorf

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
Franklin Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Get to know Franklin Park by checking out its live music, restaurants and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like McKinney Falls State Park or Austin Department of Veterans Affairs during your time in the area.

Franklin Park
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Montopolis

3/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.

Montopolis
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McKinney

When in McKinney, you can plan a visit to McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Department of Veterans Affairs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

McKinney
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Pleasant Valley

While visiting Pleasant Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

Pleasant Valley
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Elmhurst Heights

While Elmhurst Heights isn't home to many top sights, Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elmhurst Heights
Austin Southpark Hotel

Austin Southpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$219 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$219
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Nt"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Austin Southpark Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South

3 out of 5
1620 Teri Rd, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$157 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$157
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"Great hotel very convenient"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX

2.5 out of 5
7900 E. Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$181 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$181
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,052 reviews)
"Very nice location to the airport."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
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Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games

Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games

Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Austin Family Trip
"First time VRBO user and it was a great experience. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Cozy 3-Bedroom Retreat with BBQ & Games
This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Austin, TX.

This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Austin, TX.

Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
4th of July
"Great stay, very convenient to COTA"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathrooms, located in Austin, TX.
Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown

Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown

Austin
Stay at this apartment in Austin. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Austin was fun
"The location of the property was perfect."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown
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Popular places to visit

McKinney Falls State Park featuring a park, a pond and landscape views

McKinney Falls State Park

This public park, just minutes away from the city, offers a variety of activities from fishing to swimming, as well as stunning scenery.

McKinney Falls State Park
University of Texas at Austin

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.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

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.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

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.

Austin Convention Center
Zilker Park which includes skyline, a lake or waterhole and a park

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

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.

Lake Austin

Activities

Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket

Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
2023 Bentley Tritoons with a cooler ice and water bottles

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

NZ$58
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

NZ$78
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats

NZ$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats
Goats

Birds, bees, plants and goats.

NZ$65
per adult
Birds, bees, plants and goats.
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Cities near Southeast Austin

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Buda featuring signage

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