Greater South River City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

St. Edward's University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Edward's University during your trip to Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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

Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin
Our pick of the best Greater South River City Hotel Deals

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Always a plesant stay and great staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Colton House Hotel
Lots of nearby restaurants. Clean room. Spacious and well appointed. Felt very safe.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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
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Other neighbourhoods around Greater South River City

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.

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.

Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

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.

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.



