Long Branch Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Long Branch Valley
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 great live music 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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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 Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats
Our pick of the best Long Branch Valley Hotel Deals
citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Aloft Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Long Branch Valley
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Hudson Bend
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Hudson Bend. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.
Westfield
While visiting Westfield, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Zilker Park
- Lake Austin
- South Congress Avenue
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- Jacob's Well Natural Area
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Krause Springs