Second Street District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Austin City Hall
Approach this public building from the street and you may wonder why the roof has a large pointed projection. As a clue, think of the state it’s located in.

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.

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 entertainment choices 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.
Activities

Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin

Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Austin’s Treasures: A Heroic Downtown Discovery Walk

Austin's Must See Sights Guided Private Walking Tour

Live Music Capital of the World Pedicab Tour

Austin: Museum of Ice Cream Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Second Street District Hotel Deals

Austin Southpark Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Austin
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Downright Austin, A Renaissance Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Second Street District

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.

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.

Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

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.
- Moody Theater
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Zilker Park
- Lake Austin
- South Congress Avenue
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Blanton Museum of Art