What to do in Hill Country, TX

Activities, attractions and tours

Franklin Park showing forests and a lake or waterhole
LBJ Presidential Library showing interior views
North Central Austin featuring a garden
LBJ Presidential Library showing heritage elements and interior views
Austin City Hall which includes outdoor art

Hill Country Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Hill Country 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

Hill Country 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 Hill Country 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.

Hill Country 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 Hill Country.

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 Hill Country attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Austin showing an administrative building and street scenes

Downtown Austin

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Central business district with high-rise buildings, Downtown Austin offers shopping at Second Street District and Sixth Street, art at Contemporary Austin Jones Center, and sights like Texas State Capitol. Accessible via Capital MetroRail.

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Gruene

Experience German-Texan heritage and architecture while shopping, dining, and wine-tasting in renovated buildings. Must-see spots include Gruene Hall, Gruene Family Home, and the historic water tower.

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Marshall's Point

Though Marshall's Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park.

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Lago Vista

Lakeside community on the northern shores of Lake Travis, Lago Vista boasts steep limestone hills and canyons. Accessible via RM 1431 and CapMetro bus services, it's near Balcones Canyonlands and tech hubs.

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The Domain

Dubbed as "Austin's second downtown," this high-density center boasts upscale retail stores, diverse dining options, and residential apartments. Explore Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose district, and Q2 Stadium, with easy access to future Broadmoor and McKalla Place stations.

The Domain
Fredericksburg showing street scenes and a house

Fredericksburg Historic District

While visiting Fredericksburg Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like St. Mary's Catholic Church and Rockbox Theater.

Fredericksburg Historic District

 

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