Rainey Street Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rainey Street
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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
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 Rainey Street Historic District Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean and sleek
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Van Zandt
Clean, quiet, great amenities, lots of restaurants and bars in the area. I did not like that there is no shower doors and barn style bathroom door. Other than that, great hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown
Great place! Room was very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Austin -Town Lake by IHG
Best kept secret in Austin for lodging. All the amenities at half the price. Also Free Parking. Great views
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Austin Condo Hotel
Modern, clean facilities, conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and of course Lady Bird Lake.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Downtown
Clean room, location, staff, nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Rainey Street Historic District
Waller Creek District
While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
