Southwest Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which includes animals, flowers and wild flowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center featuring a pond, landscape views and a garden
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which includes wild flowers and flowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center featuring flowers and wild flowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which includes a garden, a pond and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Austin

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Oak Hill

Live music and sporting events are just a few things travellers like about Oak Hill. A stop by South Towne Square is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Oak Hill
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West Oak Hill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Oak Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Burger Stadium.

West Oak Hill
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Westgate

While visiting Westgate, you might make a stop by sights like West Gate Central and Regal Westgate.

Westgate
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Belterra

While Belterra isn't home to many top sights, Chapel Dulcinea and Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belterra
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Circle C Ranch

When in Circle C Ranch, you can plan a visit to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Circle C Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Circle C Ranch
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Bear Creek

Bear Creek might not have many top sights, but Chapel Dulcinea and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bear Creek
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,009 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿7,009
฿9,816 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,010 reviews)
Great place to stay
"We visited for a few days, our first time to Austin, and this hotel is conveniently located, is airy and clean, friendly, great staff in the restaurant, awesome in-and-out breakfast area, and live music every night."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Fairmont Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is ฿4,806 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿4,806
฿5,736 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,546 reviews)
"Fun and outstanding customer service!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,003 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿2,003
฿2,490 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,389 reviews)
"This is one of the cleanest hotels ive ever stayed. Afternoon staff was super friendly. Breakfast was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
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Placemakr Downtown Austin
Placemakr Downtown Austin
4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"My recent stay at a hotel in downtown Austin was overall a very positive experience. The location couldn't have been more convenient. Being within easy walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants made exploring downtown a breeze. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful, and the check-in ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

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Sonder at East 5th
Sonder at East 5th
3.5 out of 5
1211 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)
"Fantastic! Perfect area for being able to walk to everything! Rooms are cute, staff friendly, gym nice and pool area fun."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Sonder at East 5th
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
4 out of 5
1630 East 6th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (318 reviews)
"Nice place. It’s kind of sterile in a corporate apartment way but was clean and well stocked and set in a great location for attending SXSW."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Sentral East Austin at 1630 E. Sixth
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Popular places to visit

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This center preserves a little piece of natural Texas beauty.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Chapel Dulcinea

Find out about the history of Austin when you spend time at Chapel Dulcinea. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Chapel Dulcinea

Austin Zoo

A compact zoo with exotic animals as well as domestic species, known as a safe haven for endangered animals.

Austin Zoo

Circle C Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Austin at Circle C Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Circle C Golf Club

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin

If Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Austin.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin

Radha Madhav Dham

You can find out about the history of Austin with a trip to Radha Madhav Dham. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Radha Madhav Dham

Things to do

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

฿1,277
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

฿1,032
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin

Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin

฿1,110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

฿1,214
per adult
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

฿3,295
per adult
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

฿1,630
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
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