Highland Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highland Hills
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 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.
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
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour
Our pick of the best Highland Hills Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Shower was great!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Great Job!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Code Hotel
Street noise (room facing Lamar) was very loud. I guess that’s why ear plugs were set on both nightstands. This is dangerous as a guest sleeping with ear plugs may not hear a fire alarm soon enough to escape safely.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Rey helpful staff. Above and beyond.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
Was amazing stay
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Hills
North Central Austin
Consider a visit to Highland Village Shopping Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in North Central Austin. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
The Domain
You'll love the great live music in The Domain, and you might want to stick around to check out Domain Northside, a top place to visit.
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.
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.
