South River City 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 South River City Hotel Deals
Aiden Austin City Hotel
"The checkin person told us and other guests the brekfast was till 10am and a lot of us showed up at 9:15am and breakfast ended at 9am...not sure if that is there default or genuine oversight. The property is clean even though it is off of the highway but in a safe and good neighborhood with free ..."
Reviewed on 19 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
"Great stay for the night."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Code Hotel
"Guests very loud late at night"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"The breakfast was good and the location was excellent"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"The worst part was the matress. It was super firm. If you like firm, this is the place for you. Didn't work so well for me."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South River City
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.
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.
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.
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.
