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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
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Austin: BBQ Guided Food Walking Tour
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Austin: Sunset Bat Watching Kayak Tour
What to do in Southeast Austin
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Austin’s answer to Bourbon Street really comes alive when the sun goes down. Enjoy live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks here any time of day.
Austin Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the entertainment choices in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
South Congress Avenue
Nicknamed SoCo, this trendy Austin neighborhood has attracted the attention of famous musicians and presidents, and is home to a huge urban bat colony.
Texas State Capitol
A glorious, sunset-red granite structure that overlooks the city on one of Austin's highest points.
Lady Bird Lake
Slicing through the centre of Austin is this oasis for watersports, hiking, biking and some plain old relaxing.
Areas of Southeast Austin
East Riverside - Oltorf
While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
Franklin Park
A resident population of university students and multicultural communities enliven this southern Austin neighborhood, which borders the city’s green parkland.
Montopolis
Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.
McKinney
McKinney might not have many top sights, but McKinney Falls State Park and Austin Department of Veterans Affairs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pleasant Valley
If you're spending some time in Pleasant Valley, Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River are top sights worth seeing.
Comal Bluff
While Comal Bluff might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McKinney Falls State Park and Southpark Meadows.
