Red River Cultural District Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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Our pick of the best Red River Cultural District Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Quick check in and the room is so spacious like a small loft. I loved it!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Chirmine was extremely kind, generous and helpful. She provided information about parking and was always smiling when greeting guests!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG
confusing layout but beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Room was clean and spacious and staff were so friendly and made the stay great.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean hotel with clean smell in rooms and halls. Breakfast was fine. The surroundings looked safe and there are several cameras in the parking lot.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Omni Austin Hotel
Very friendly staff. Our room was lovely and well located on the heart of downtown. The Holiday Market was lovely and the coffee shop was wonderful.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Red River Cultural District
Waller Creek District
While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Esther's Follies and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.
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, Frost Bank Tower and Sixth Street are top sights worth seeing.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, Franklin Barbecue and UFCU Disch-Falk Field are top sights worth seeing.
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.
