South Congress Avenue Tours and Activities

South Congress featuring signage
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue
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.

South Congress is a lively stretch of road, lined with trendy boutiques, cafés, food trucks and funky shops. SoCo has some of Austin’s most iconic live music venues and the Continental Club is a good place to start. Allens Boots, another favourite, sells authentic western wear. Architectural gems range from the futuristic Torchy's Tacos building to the historic Texas State Capitol. Head to the “Bat Bridge” at sunset for a spectacular show of nature in the warmer months.

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Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Lone Star Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

4 out of 5
The Domain
Price was AU$2,518, price is now AU$2,360 per person
AU$2,360
per person
25 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Austin (AUS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Everything was great except breakfast. Service was slow, food was cold, had to get up multiple times to get condiments and even my check

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center at the University of Texas

4 out of 5
Price was AU$3,200, price is now AU$2,935 per person
AU$2,935
per person
25 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Austin (AUS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
Great spot I’d stay again, on property food was good and fairly priced

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Colton House Hotel

Colton House Hotel

4 out of 5
South Congress
Price was AU$2,782, price is now AU$2,594 per person
AU$2,594
per person
25 Nov - 29 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Austin (AUS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
Can’t say enough about how rad this hotel is. Stayed there 3 times now and will be back.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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Some great cafes and boot stores.

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South First Street

South First Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at South First Street during your trip to Austin.

South First Street
Rainey Street

Rainey Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street
Long Center for the Performing Arts

Long Center for the Performing Arts

You can enjoy a show at Long Center for the Performing Arts on your trip to Austin. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Long Center for the Performing Arts
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

By all appearances it’s a bridge, but when the sun sinks it’s also a viewing platform. Visit this structure to witness an amazing sight.

Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

Greetings from Austin Mural

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Greetings from Austin Mural during your travels in Austin.

Greetings from Austin Mural

St. Edward's University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of St. Edward's University during your trip to Austin. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

St. Edward's University

Top South Congress Avenue Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Omni Austin Hotel

Omni Austin Hotel

4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
Omni Austin Hotel
Aiden Austin City Hotel

Aiden Austin City Hotel

4 out of 5
2200 S I H 35, Austin, TX
Aiden Austin City Hotel
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin

Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin

3.5 out of 5
3401 South I-35, Austin, TX
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown

citizenM Austin Downtown

4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
citizenM Austin Downtown
Colton House Hotel

Colton House Hotel

4 out of 5
2510 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Colton House Hotel
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
The LINE Austin

The LINE Austin

4 out of 5
111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX
The LINE Austin
Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
605 Davis Street, Austin, TX
Hotel Van Zandt
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown

3 out of 5
68 Eeast Ave, Austin, TX
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
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