Old West Austin Travel 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Austin Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
Austin Murder Walk
Sunset Boat Tour of Lake Austin Per Person BYOB
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl
Scenic Austin Night Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Old West Austin
West Campus
While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and West Austin Park.
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
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.
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- South Congress Avenue
- Zilker Park
- Texas State Capitol
- Lady Bird Lake
- Moody Theater
- Barton Springs Pool
- Round Rock Sports Center
- H-E-B Center
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Lakeline Mall
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Travis County Exposition Center