Red River Cultural District 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 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 Red River Cultural District Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"Property was good. My reservation was for a city view suite but we got a suite that was a view of a wall. The breakfast was really good though."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
"Service and complimentary breakfast was good. Rooms weee dated. AC consistently made abrupt noises, hard to sleep. The shower paint was coming off."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel
"Changed the thermostat to cool down the room, but it really felt the same no matter what degree I set it at. Upon going into the room after check-in, there was a full cup of what looked like a mimosa on the sink. That just gave us an uncomfortable feeling. Then the next morning around 830am, someone ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG
"The bartender at the pool was the BEST, but the Valet guys outside were a close second. Great location, people, vibe, everything. Will be back for sure."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"Rooms are nice modern but small. Lobby is very small. Great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Increíble"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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 Sixth Street 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, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum 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.
