Title: Visit The Drag: Best of The Drag, Austin Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in The Drag](https://expedia.ca/The-Drag-Austin-Hotels.0-n553248635976478506-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Austin](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Austin](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Drag Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Drag.d553248635976478506.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Drag Vacations](https://expedia.ca/The-Drag.d553248635976478506.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Drag ## Austin ![Photo by Bob Cummins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/11447ce5b02ed837afd1df03b6356a28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Bob Cummins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/11447ce5b02ed837afd1df03b6356a28.jpg) ## Visit The Drag Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Austin travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Austin.dx178234) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![University of Texas at Austin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/507000/507627-austin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Texas at Austin Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Texas-At-Austin-Austin.d6080981.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sixth Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124714-Sixth-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sixth Street Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day. [](https://expedia.ca/Sixth-Street-Downtown-Austin.d6162901.Vacation-Attraction) ![Austin Convention Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/722cdcb29afd082016a9ca9cf1373184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Austin Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the lively festivals in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Austin-Convention-Center-Austin.d6080899.Vacation-Attraction) ![Zilker Park showing a sunset, a skyscraper and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/24000/24272-Zilker-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zilker Park Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Zilker-Park-Barton-Hills.d6080989.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Austin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/645cb7b6b671b99e7e393b47f2ef293b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Austin-Lower-Basin-Lake-Travis.d6225495.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Congress which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124719-South-Congress.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Congress Avenue Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony. 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