River Ridge Travel Guide
Austin
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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.
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.
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.
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 visit 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.
Top hotels in River Ridge
Hyatt Centric Congress Ave Austin
"The staff were friendly and check out went smoothly. Our room was clean and cozy with comfy beds. Great for a quick, two day stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
"Loveeed everything about the stay! Very clean, loved the pool! Customer service top tier!! Celebrated my husband’s 40th and they upgraded our room to a suite!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
"Awesome place to stay!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
"It is a great hotel - very quiet and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the area."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Fairmont Austin
"Great location"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress
"The breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaints I have were the bed pillows and the towels. The bed pillows seemed old and the towels were not soft at all. Overall it was a good experience"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Ridge
Lower Basin Lake Travis
If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.
Hudson Bend
You'll enjoy the lake views and festivals in Hudson Bend. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Travis or Lake Austin.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lions Municipal Golf Course.
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Lago Vista
Lago Vista is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Travis and Colorado River.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.
