The Drag Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Bob Cummins

Popular places to visit

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4/5(18 reviews)

A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Zilker Park which includes skyline, a lake or waterhole and a park

Zilker Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

Lake Austin

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Lake Austin
South Congress featuring signage

South Congress Avenue

4.5/5(14 reviews)

“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.

South Congress Avenue

Activities

2023 Bentley Tritoons with a cooler ice and water bottles

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$48
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Goats

Birds, bees, plants and goats.

AU$59
per adult
Birds, bees, plants and goats.
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour

AU$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
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Our pick of the best The Drag Hotel Deals

Moxy Austin - University

Moxy Austin - University

3 out of 5
2552 GUADALUPE STREET, Austin, TX
The price is AU$319 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$319
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (974 reviews)
"Proximity to campus for game days. Nice bar and food options. Complimentary ice water and coffee available. TV said welcome Erin and someone was trying to enter the room around midnight-Maybe it was Erin!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Moxy Austin - University
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AU$279 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$279
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,112 reviews)
"It's an interesting concept. Very small rooms, good for solo travelers. The rooms are too small for couples with luggage. Under-bed storage, but there isn't enough space to open up more than one or two bags at a time. No hand towels available. It's just a place to sleep, treat it as such. Friendly ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$254 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$254
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,047 reviews)
Homeless
"Although this hotel is walking distance from 6th, very doable, we found it to be very uncomfortable with all the homeless people milling around."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
The price is AU$473 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$473
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (967 reviews)
"Loud property lot of clubs close by so just be aware. Great place to stay swanky and all that."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Van Zandt
Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin

4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$610 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$610
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,188 reviews)
"The hotel itself was very nice. The rooms and pool were outstanding."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Fairmont Austin
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
The price is AU$381 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$381
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around The Drag

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West Campus

While there might not be top attractions in West Campus, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sixth Street and University of Texas Tower.

West Campus
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville
Downtown Austin which includes street scenes and an administrative building

Downtown Austin

4/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Austin
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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.

Central East Austin
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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.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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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.

Waller Creek District

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