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 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.
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 Zilker Hotel Deals
The Carpenter Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
citizenM Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
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.
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.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden 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.
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.
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.
- Butler Pitch and Putt Golf Course
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- Circuit of the Americas
- Zilker Park
- Lake Austin
- South Congress Avenue
- 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