South Lamar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Lamar
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 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.
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.
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
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Axe Throwing Experience in Austin Texas
The Best of Austin Tour w/ State Capitol & Mt. Bonnell
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best South Lamar Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The breakfast wasnt fresh but gladly i was really hungry but overall it was a good place to stay
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Check in was super easy. The room was perfect. Loved the vibe. Would absolutely come stay again if in Austin. Super close to everything downtown. Easy to use the public transit system!! Room was clean, staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Austin South
Great
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Austin Airport, TX
Good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Thompson Austin, by Hyatt
Excellent service and beautiful hotel. We will be back again
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Cleanliness
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Lamar
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
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.
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.
