What to do in Central Austin, TX

Activities, attractions and tours

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Central Austin showing a house
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Central Austin Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Austin has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Central Austin is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Austin to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Central Austin Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Austin.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Austin attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Central Austin


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The Historic Driskill Hotel. Downtown Austin Texas

Waller Creek District

While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.

Waller Creek District
Congress Avenue Historic District showing signage

Congress Avenue Historic District

While visiting Congress Avenue Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Sixth Street and Frost Bank Tower.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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Rainey Street Historic District

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Rainey Street Historic District. A stop by Rainey Street or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

Rainey Street Historic District
North Central Austin which includes forests and a bridge

North Central Austin

A blossoming area just a few miles north of Downtown Austin, this part of the city is becoming the new favorite spot among tech startups, students and families alike.

North Central Austin
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville
Civic District

Civic District

While visiting Civic District, you might make a stop by sights like Sixth Street and Governor's Mansion.

Civic District

 

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