Hays Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 great live music 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
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Downtown Austin Giant Paddleboard Sunset Tour with Bats
Our pick of the best Hays Hotel Deals
citizenM Austin Downtown
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Omni Austin Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
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Hotel Van Zandt
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
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Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Hays
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.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Zach Theatre.
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.
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
- 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
- Jacob's Well Natural Area
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Rio Vista Park
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center