Civic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Civic District
Popular places to visit
Governor's Mansion
After visiting Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Bremond Block
Stroll through this city area to view houses of a bygone era. The architectural styles are indicative of a prosperous time and high society.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the entertainment choices 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.
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 Civic District Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
pretty good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
I really enjoyed my stay here and it had everything I needed. The staff even let me sit by the pool even though the fence in wasn’t working and they manually let me in. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great, close to 6th street and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
Dirty tub. Broken toliet.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean, convenient, and central to everything.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Civic District
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.
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.
Rainey Street Historic District
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.
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.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
