Countryside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
Activities
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Axe Throwing Experience in Austin Texas
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best Countryside Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Clean rooms, good staff and nice facilities.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Staff were courteous. Room was spotless
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Very comfortable room!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Countryside
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
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.
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 South First Street might round out your trip.
