Things to do in South Austin

Activities, attractions and tours

Zilker Park featuring a garden and landscape views
Zilker Park showing a river or creek, landscape views and a garden
Zilker Park featuring railway items, rides and a park
Zilker Park which includes swimming, a garden and a lake or waterhole
Zilker Park which includes landscape views, a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

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What to do in South Austin


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Areas of South Austin

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South Congress

The ample dining options and beautiful 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.

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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Bouldin Creek
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South River City

While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.

South River City
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

Zilker

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

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South Lamar

When in South Lamar, you can plan a visit to Broken Spoke and Burger Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Lamar
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum which includes a statue or sculpture and a park

Barton Heights

While Barton Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sixth Street and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.

Barton Heights