Barton Creek 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 entertainment choices 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.
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.
Moody Center
Catch an event at Moody Center during your trip to Austin. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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 Barton Creek
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin
Great staff! Great food! We stuffed ourselves for breakfast both mornings it was so good. Thank you for keeping it open until 11am. The only part that we don’t really like and the reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is we couldn’t just take our stuff up to our room by ourselves with the cart. I understand ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
clean room friendly staff! shoutout sergio
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Clean. Good staff. Good service
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Omni Austin Hotel
Great stay- staff was friendly and attentive. Valet guys were super nice as were the people at the front desk. I cam for a mom’s weekend for my son and it was everything I wanted. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
citizenM Austin Downtown
Clean premises. Helpfull staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barton Creek
Barton Hills
If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown
While visiting Tarrytown, you might make a stop by sights like The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria and Lake Austin.
Zilker
While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.
Bouldin Creek
While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Long Center for the Performing Arts and South Congress Avenue.
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.
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.
