Chestnut Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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
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 Chestnut Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
I didn't even check in, I just turned around and drove back home. Disgusting, dirty, black homeless guys walking around outside, and they charge $35/night for PARKING.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Fairmont Austin
Beautiful place Top notch service and atmosphere Highly recommend
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Amazing hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Beautiful, modern, CLEAN quiet property! Excellent location. Above all…. The staff was SO personable and welcoming. I accidentally booked the wrong day and they went above and beyond to book the correct day when I arrived and get me a refund from Expedia for the wrong date. Fantastic experience and ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
everyone was so nice and helpful. the room was clean, good location. Had a great pop-up bar on the 31st floor with a great view.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
9 dollar water was a joke. AC went out and took them an hour to fix. I ended up getting a sick because they don’t clean the air conditioner.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chestnut
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Holly
If you're spending some time in Holly, East Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake 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.
East Cesar Chavez
While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.
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, Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
