The Drag Travel Guide
Austin
Popular places to visit
University of Texas at Austin
Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music 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.
Zilker Park
Perched on the banks of a beautiful lake, this centrally located park is an idyllic spot to relax in thermal springs or hike along extensive trails.
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.
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.
Things to do
Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
Double Decker Austin Single Loop Sightseeing Tour
Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in The Drag
Moxy Austin - University
Parking was a little tricky. Valet is easiest. Shower is weird if you are not close to the person you are sharing a room with. There is limited space to dress/undress in private. Overall place is cute. Loved zombie Taco and outdoor seating area. Bar staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
Rooms are nice modern but small. Lobby is very small. Great location
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
The continental breakfast was bountiful and awesome. I did valet parking and felt the staff was eager to serve, well. Despite having a rental available, I felt it was more practical to use lyft to move my father and I to the local museums that also charged parking fees. The Backspace local restaurant’s ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Code Hotel
The only downside to this stay was the so-called valet parking fee of $40 per night. In reality, we parked our own car each evening in the garage, so it really wasn’t valet. The alternative option was parking one level lower for $35, which honestly felt a bit silly. Other than that, everything else ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Breakfast was amazing with lots of open seating great employees from front desk to breakfast crew amazing customer service
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
The only problem I had was kids running around and screaming at 7:00 am at the breakfast buffet for the club section until 8:30.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Drag
Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Sixth Street and Paramount Theatre, and you can get around town on the metro at Downtown Station.
Central East Austin
If you're spending some time in Central East Austin, UFCU Disch-Falk Field and George Washington Carver Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Congress Avenue Historic District
If you're spending some time in Congress Avenue Historic District, Frost Bank Tower and Sixth Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
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.
