Things to do in Central Austin

Activities, attractions and tours

Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin
Central Austin
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Tours & day trips

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Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$286 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Greenbelter Safari Hikes

Greenbelter Safari Hikes

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$194 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

Half-Day Hill Country Wine Shuttle From Austin

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$537 per adult
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Water activities

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Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Austin: Single or Double Kayak Rental

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$272 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Elevated Sushi-Making Class in Austin (Includes 3-Course Meal)

Elevated Sushi-Making Class in Austin (Includes 3-Course Meal)

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,050 per adult
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What to do in Central Austin

Popular places to visit

Sixth Street

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.

Sixth Street
Austin Convention Center

Austin Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Austin Convention Center during your trip to Austin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Austin Convention Center
Texas State Capitol featuring heritage architecture, a city and an administrative building

Texas State Capitol

An architectural marvel that rivals anything you might see in the great cities of Europe.

Texas State Capitol
Rainey Street

Rainey Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Rainey Street during your visit to Austin. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Rainey Street
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum featuring military items and interior views

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Take a detailed exploration of Texan history through a collection that includes Native American pottery and a Civil War gunboat.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Paramount Theater featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes

Paramount Theatre

A historic theater in downtown Austin showcases live music, comedy and film screenings.

Paramount Theatre
Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Museum of Art

A premier gallery covering all of the crucial art movements of the last few centuries.

Blanton Museum of Art
LBJ Presidential Library which includes heritage elements, interior views and an administrative building

LBJ Presidential Library

Browse the thousands of items at this museum and library to gain insight into 1960s America and the life of Lyndon B. Johnson, the president for most of the decade.

LBJ Presidential Library
Governor's Mansion

Governor's Mansion

After visiting Governor's Mansion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Austin. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Governor's Mansion

Areas of Central Austin

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Waller Creek District

While you're in Waller Creek District, take in top sights like Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Downtown Station to see more of the city.

Waller Creek District
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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.

Congress Avenue Historic District
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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.

Rainey Street Historic District
North Central Austin showing forest scenes and a bridge

North Central Austin

A blossoming area just a few miles north of Downtown Austin, this part of the city is becoming the new favorite spot among tech startups, students and families alike.

North Central Austin
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Clarksville

While visiting Clarksville, you might make a stop by sights like West Sixth Street and Confederate Soldier Monument.

Clarksville
Texas State Capitol which includes a statue or sculpture, a garden and a monument

Capitol District

If you're spending some time in Capitol District, Texas State Capitol and Capitol Visitors Center are top sights worth seeing.

Capitol District
Austin

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