Garrison Park 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 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.
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.
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
Scenic 2HR Austin Guided Lake Tour: Small Group & Full Sun Shade
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
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best Garrison Park Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Great hotel
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean room and great staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great stay- staff was friendly and attentive. Valet guys were super nice as were the people at the front desk. I cam for a mom’s weekend for my son and it was everything I wanted. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown
It was not a good ho
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Staff was nonexistent, very limited service, you need to ask for everything way ahead of time. If you stay on the side of the hotel above Rainey street you will hear and feel inescapable thumping music until 2 AM every morning! Earplugs, pillows over your head, noise cancelling headphones do not ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South
Staff were amazing!! Room gave me the old Las Vegas vibes but it was still good. They don’t have a bar in hotel (which is what I needed since I specifically looked for a hotel that had one inside that closed late) but they do have a restaurant next door that has one. Be mindful, they close early ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garrison Park
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden 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.
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 Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
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.
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
