South River City Travel 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.

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.

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

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Our pick of the best South River City Hotel Deals

Aiden Austin City Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

South Congress Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Austin Southpark Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Austin
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South River 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 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.

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.

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.

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