Briarcliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Briarcliff
Popular places to visit
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
Barton Springs Pool
One of the “crown jewels” of Austin’s bustling downtown, this natural limestone pool is a refreshing place to spend a steamy Texan afternoon.
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 Briarcliff Hotel Deals
Lakeway Resort & Spa
"Increíble ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection
"Chris at the front desk was amazing really enjoyed our stay! Would stay again."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hampton Inn Austin NW near The Domain
"Air conditioning was old and didn’t work well"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hyatt Place Austin / Lake Travis / Four Points
"Nice place. Very clean. Small but treed little walking loop for a dog walk area. Good sized parking lot but no real place to park a trailer if you have a boat or something. I enjoyed that right across the road was a food truck area that was dog friendly."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
The Westin Austin at The Domain
"It was our 30 anniversary and the staff treated us like royalty. It was a memorable time. Thanks"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Briarcliff
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.
The Domain
Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Cap City Comedy Club – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.
