Greater South River City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Greater South River City
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music 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.
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.
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
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour
Our pick of the best Greater South River City Hotel Deals
Aiden Austin City Hotel
"I started staying here last year when I would go to Austin. It's the best. Small quaint hotel. Full breakfast every morning. Rooms are clean and showers are perfect. Will be staying here every time I'm staying on Austin."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Colton House Hotel
"Great Vibe! Large room. LOVED the coffee bar."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"Rooms are nice modern but small. Lobby is very small. Great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Increíble"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Code Hotel
"Guests very loud late at night"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"Property was good. My reservation was for a city view suite but we got a suite that was a view of a wall. The breakfast was really good though."
Reviewed on 19 May 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.
