What to do in Southeast Austin, TX

Activities, attractions and tours

Franklin Park featuring forests and a lake or waterhole
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Lady Bird Lake which includes a lake or waterhole and a park
McKinney Falls State Park which includes forests, a garden and a lake or waterhole
McKinney Falls State Park featuring a garden, forests and landscape views

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What to do in Southeast Austin

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McKinney Falls State Park featuring a garden, forests and landscape views

McKinney Falls State Park

This state park offers fishing, swimming and beautiful scenery just minutes from the city.

McKinney Falls State Park
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Explore the campus of University of Texas at Austin, a top university in Austin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Texas at Austin
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
Zilker Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a park and skyline

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.

Zilker Park
Lake Austin

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.

Lake Austin
South Congress featuring signage

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.

South Congress Avenue
Texas State Capitol which includes an administrative building, a city and heritage architecture

Texas State Capitol

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

Texas State Capitol
Lady Bird Lake featuring city views, skyline and a skyscraper

Lady Bird Lake

Try a water sport or relax by the shoreline at this major feature in the Austin landscape.

Lady Bird Lake

Explore areas of Southeast Austin

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East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

East Riverside - Oltorf
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

4/5(4 area reviews)

A resident population of university students and multicultural communities enliven this southern Austin neighborhood, which borders the city’s green parkland.

Franklin Park
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Montopolis

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

Montopolis
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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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Comal Bluff

While there might not be top attractions in Comal Bluff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like McKinney Falls State Park and Southpark Meadows.

Comal Bluff