What to do in Southeast Austin, TX

Activities, attractions and tours
Franklin Park showing forests and a lake or waterhole

Southeast Austin Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southeast 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

Southeast 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 Southeast 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.

Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Austin attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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South Congress

4/5(19 area reviews)

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

South Congress
East Riverside - Oltorf which includes landscape views and a small town or village

East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
Govalle which includes outdoor art

Govalle

While Govalle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lady Bird Lake and East Sixth Street.

Govalle
Franklin Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden

Franklin Park

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Check out the live music, restaurants, and shopping while spending some time in Franklin Park. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like McKinney Falls State Park or Austin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Franklin Park
South Congress featuring signage

Greater South River City

If you're spending some time in Greater South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Greater South River City
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Montopolis

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.

Montopolis

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