Southeast Austin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Southeast Austin
Lady Bird Lake showing a lake or waterhole and a park
McKinney Falls State Park which includes a garden, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
McKinney Falls State Park featuring a park, a pond and landscape views

Where to stay in Southeast Austin

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East Riverside - Oltorf

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

East Riverside - Oltorf
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Montopolis

3/5(1 area review)

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

Montopolis
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Get to know Franklin Park by checking out its live music, restaurants and shopping. Consider a visit to nearby sights like McKinney Falls State Park or Austin Department of Veterans Affairs during your time in the area.

Franklin Park
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McKinney

When in McKinney, you can plan a visit to McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Department of Veterans Affairs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

McKinney
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Pleasant Valley

While visiting Pleasant Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

Pleasant Valley
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Bluff Springs

While Bluff Springs isn't home to many top sights, Southpark Meadows and McKinney Falls State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bluff Springs
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport
2.5 out of 5
7625 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$142 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,476 reviews)
Train your service personnel some manners.
"Great room , very clean , just could have done without the wise crack answer I received after asking a question from the older gentleman who was behind the desk at check in time."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South
2.5 out of 5
1620 Teri Rd, Austin, TX
The price is AU$141 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"The Wifi was down for a few hours. Everything else was perfect."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Austin South
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
3.5 out of 5
3401 South I-35, Austin, TX
The price is AU$180 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,139 reviews)
"Stay was amazing. I was there for three nights and didn’t have any issues with service, cleanliness, or anything of the sort."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
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Casita Bonita - Oasis East Austin
Casita Bonita - Oasis East Austin
Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Great house!
"The owner met us during check in and was super polite! Affordable too! Great stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Casita Bonita - Oasis East Austin
Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown
Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown
Austin
Stay at this apartment in Austin. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Spring Break Stay
"My sister and I had a wonderful stay here for a spring break trip. It’s a great location that was close to most of the things we did or needed. We had great communication and the checkin and checkout process was very easy."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Peaceful 2BR king beds suite next to Downtown
Quaint King Bed 1BR, 5 Min to DT
Quaint King Bed 1BR, 5 Min to DT
Austin
Stay at this apartment in Austin. Enjoy a fitness center, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Lady Bird Lake are located ...
Quaint King Bed 1BR, 5 Min to DT
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Popular places to visit

McKinney Falls State Park featuring a park, a pond and landscape views

McKinney Falls State Park

Picturesque trails for hikers and bikers, pristine creeks and cascading falls for swimmers and fishermen just a short drive from the city centre.

McKinney Falls State Park
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of Texas at Austin
Sixth Street

Sixth Street

4/5(18 reviews)

A real Austin icon, Sixth Street has brewery bars, nightclubs and live music venues that are always pumping.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

4.5/5(5 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Austin Convention Center, a top convention centre in Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
South Congress featuring signage

South Congress Avenue

4.5/5(14 reviews)

“SoCo” could stand for So Cool. Its quirky, neon-lit 1930s shop fronts help Keep Austin Weird, as the city’s slogan goes.

South Congress Avenue
Lake Austin

Lake Austin

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Lake Austin

Activities

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

AU$47
per adult
Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental
Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin

Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night at the Museum in Downtown Austin
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl

AU$56
per adult
Austin: Downtown Live Music Pub Crawl
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin

AU$151
per adult
Famous Texas BBQ & Food Tour in Austin
Austin Murder Walk

Austin Murder Walk

AU$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Austin Murder Walk
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin

AU$205
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Austin
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Cities near Southeast Austin

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Buda featuring signage

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