Things To Do in Central Austin, Texas

Activities, attractions and tours
Central Austin

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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Downtown Austin showing street scenes and an administrative buidling

Downtown Austin

4/5(86 area reviews)

Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.

Downtown Austin
North Central Austin which includes a bridge and forests

North Central Austin

Travelers choose North Central Austin for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Crestview Station or Highland Station and check out top sights like Highland Village Shopping Center.

North Central Austin
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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

East Cesar Chavez
Wreaths Across America at Texas State Cemetery.

Central East Austin

While visiting Central East Austin, you might make a stop by sights like UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum.

Central East Austin
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

Zilker

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake.

Zilker
Barton Springs Pool which includes a river or creek and swimming

Barton Hills

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Barton Hills, take in top sights like Barton Springs Pool and jump on the metro at Zilker Zephyr Station to see more of the city.

Barton Hills

Day trip destinations from Central Austin