Westwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Clarksville
While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and West Austin Park.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
- University of Texas at Austin
- Lake Travis
- Sixth Street
- South Congress Avenue
- Lake Austin
- Moody Theater
- Zilker Park
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- Rainey Street
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Dell Computer HQ
- Blanton Museum of Art