Zilker Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city.
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the entertainment choices 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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in 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.
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.
Activities
Austin Electric Bike Tour: Let it Ride
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
Heartbeats of Austin: A Romantic Journey Through Time
Downtown Austin Small-Group Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Zilker
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
South Congress
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.
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.
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.
- Butler Pitch and Putt Golf Course
- Sixth Street
- Lake Travis
- South Congress Avenue
- Lake Austin
- Circuit of the Americas
- Zilker Park
- Moody Theater
- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Springs Pool
- Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Dell Computer HQ
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center