Waller Creek District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waller Creek District
Popular places to visit
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sixth Street
A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.
Zilker Park
Paddle a canoe, hike along the extensive trails or unwind in the thermal springs of this idyllic park on the banks of a beautiful lake.
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 visit its top-notch restaurants.
South Congress Avenue
“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.
Activities
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
Public Lake Austin Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin: Lake Austin Guided Boat Tour with Full Sun Shading
Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Our pick of the best Waller Creek District Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Fairmont Austin
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Austin Marriott Downtown
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
The Westin Austin Downtown
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waller Creek District
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Sixth Street and Frost Bank Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Austin
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.
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.
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.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, George Washington Carver Museum and Franklin Barbecue are top sights worth seeing.
South River City
If you're spending some time in South River City, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.