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 lively festivals 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 art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Texas State Capitol
Rivalling anything you could see in the big European cities, the Texas State Capitol is a marvel of architectural design.
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.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Old West Austin
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 Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Frost Bank Tower and Sixth Street are top sights worth seeing.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, Texas State Cemetery 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
- Texas State Capitol
- Zilker Park
- Lady Bird Lake
- Moody Theater
- Barton Springs Pool
- H-E-B Center
- Round Rock Sports Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Travis County Exposition Center
- Lakeline Mall