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 lively festivals 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.
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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
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
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best Chestnut Hotel Deals
Omni Austin Hotel
Exceptional in every way! The room was great, the staff was incredible. I travel extensively and have never had staff be so attentive. I really great experience overall.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
All was well.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin - University Area
Everything was good and friendly people
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Room was older, TV had no volume, pillows cases were discolored and pillows were old. The location was perfect to where we were going so that was great.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Amazing stay, highly appreciated and will come back
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
