Red River Cultural District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Red River Cultural District
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading - 2 Hours
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Red River Cultural District Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The hotel was great. Spacious/clean room and a large lobby with a generous breakfast. Unfortunately, our 8th floor room faced a nearby live music venue. We were issued a white noise machine and ear plugs to no avail. It was a noisy each night!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Didn't stay for breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Everything is all excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Very clean room and very courteous and responsive staff. They have revived this lovely iconic hotel in a fresh and fun way. It has such good bones. There is still a need for maintenance and updating. But overall, it is a very comfortable stay, well-located, and good value.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean, no frills. Good choice.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
-quick, easy check-in -friendly and helpful staff -room was small but clean and sufficient (t.v., bed, desk & chair, storage/closet area, safe)
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
