Barton Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barton Heights
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.
South Congress Avenue
“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.
Activities
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2-Hour, Fully Shaded, All Ages
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour
Our pick of the best Barton Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"Loved my stay"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"No sleepers for 5 days!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Code Hotel
"No parking available for wide and tall vehicles. Front door is not accessible from a car, no drop off drive or check in parking. Road noise in the room was excessive"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"unique for its non refundable policy despite asking days in advance"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"OMNI IS A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN TRULY RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR TRIP."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
"Amazing hotel offering Ritz type service without the arrogance. Great location for downtown conference/6th Street fun. Gold Level is the way to go! And did I mention the exquisite pool and pool service. Worth the cost."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Heights
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
