Mountain View 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 lively festivals 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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
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.
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.
Activities
Austin: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best Mountain View Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Check in was super easy. The room was perfect. Loved the vibe. Would absolutely come stay again if in Austin. Super close to everything downtown. Easy to use the public transit system!! Room was clean, staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
Quality stay for the price
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
Excellent service and beautiful hotel. We will be back again
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Friendly service
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain View
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.
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Hippie Hollow and Lake Travis are top sights worth seeing.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
The Domain
Great live music beloved sports teams and top sights from Domain Northside to Museum of Ice Cream – discover The Domain, a destination also famous for its entertainment.
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.
