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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

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.

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

Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride

Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

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

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Our pick of the best Barton Heights Hotel Deals

The Carpenter Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Fairmont Austin
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Heights

Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.

Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

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.

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.