Zilker Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.
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.
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.
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: Lake Austin Scenic Guided Boat Tour - Full Sun Shade
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
From Austin: Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Our pick of the best Zilker Hotel Deals
The Loren Hotel Austin
The room was spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Staff was so sweet & extremely helpful!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University by IHG
Staff were nice, however, the check in is in a different hotel which is inconvenient.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood hotel is nice. Go Longhorns!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Clean, comfortable, good amenities and good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, TX
really nice stay
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.
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.
