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Catch a University of Texas basketball game, concert, show or sporting event at the Moody Center, located on the UT Austin campus and less than two miles from our nearby hotel. The 15,000 seat arena has hosted everyone from Willie Nelson to the Dave Matthews Band to a UFC match.
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Combining music, film, and tech events, the enormously influential South by Southwest festival takes over downtown every March with parties, conferences, and premieres.
320 E 6th Street, Austin, TX, United States of America
Comedian Joe Rogan’s alien-themed Comedy Mothership opened on Sixth Street in early 2023 at the site of the historic Ritz Theater.
501 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, United States of America
From chefs Gabe Erales and Philip Speer, Comedor offers modern Mexican cuisine with upscale modern design. Don’t skip their signature Bone Marrow Tacos and check out their extensive Mezcal menu.
1800 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702, United States of America
Suerte is an award-winning restaurant in the heart of East Austin with a seasonal menu built around their house-made masa.
307 W 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
Inspired by the 20’s, the award-winning Roosevelt Room is known for their carefully crafted cocktails, which includes a mix of house creations and classics, as well as daily happy hour specials.
720 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
Heavenly themed drinks (“Chai Devine,” “Eternal Paradise”) & Italian small plates complement religious-themed décor, including stained glass window panels and an organ-turned-DJ-booth.
503 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, United States of America
The aptly named Garage, literally located inside a Colorado Street parking garage, features more refined cocktails and light bites than their location might suggest. The speakeasy-style bar is particularly noted for its whisky collection.
2400 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702, United States of America
Consistently listed as one of the top restaurants in Austin, Juniper uses local Texas ingredients for their Northern Italian cuisine. Chef Mike Warnock’s menu features house-made pasta and, of course, an extensive wine selection.
10414 McKalla Place, Austin, TX 78758, United States of America
Home to Austin FC, Q2 Stadium opened in North Austin in 2021. The 20,500 seat stadium hosted its first World Cup qualifying match that year.
835 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703, United States of America
With a partnership with Wu Lanfang farm just outside of Austin, Qi creates their traditional Asian food from farm fresh ingredients. They’re known for their Shanghai soup dumplings and weekend dim sum brunch.
1133 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702, United States of America
The best laid back hang in town, this neighborhood bar features a food trailer serving Detroit-style coney dogs.
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There’s so much to do at Lady Bird Lake! Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard to enjoy time on the water, or hike or bike along the shoreline on one of the oldest urban paths in Texas. In the evenings from March to November, watch for the largest North American urban bat colony to emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge in a spectacular display around sunset.
2313 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705, United States of America
Learn about the life and legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson at this 30 acre site on the University of Texas campus. The library and museum feature 45 million pages of historical documents, as well as a 7/8th scale replica of President Johnson’s Oval Office, including the Johnson desk.
2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704, United States of America
The home of the annual Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, the sprawling 361-acre Zilker Park sits right off of Lady Bird Lake. Pro-tip: save yourself some hassle and take the free Zilker Shuttle from the One Texas Center Parking Garage, available May through September.
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
One of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols is located just blocks from Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin. The Texas Capitol was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Capitol offers free guided tours seven days a week, teaching visitors about the historic building and Texas history.
713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
There’s always something going on at the historic Paramount Theatre, located next door to Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin. For more than 100 years, the theatre has hosted live music, comedy, speakers and films, with everyone from Harry Houdini to Maya Angelou gracing its stage. It is also home to the annual Moontower Comedy Festival.
1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
The 11 acre Waterloo Park features trails, gardens and picnic areas right in the middle of downtown Austin, less than a mile from the hotel. The 5,000 seat Moody Amphitheater located at the park hosts concerts, cultural events and festivals throughout the year.
2131 William Barton Dr., Austin, TX 78746, United States of America
An outdoor pool fed from underground springs, Barton Springs Pool is perfect for year-round swimming, with average temperature of 68-70 degrees. You can also visit Splash!, an educational exhibit about the history and biology of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer.
2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712, United States of America
Hook ‘em! With campus just blocks away from the hotel, there’s no better place to stay for a game at Moody Center, DKR Texas Memorial Stadium or any of the other Texas venues.
700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
Visit the city’s major contemporary art museum to see unforgettable exhibitions or take part in events like a self-guided lantern tour of the outdoor sculpture park.
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America
Starting on Congress Avenue, this February marathon’s course runs through downtown SoCo, East Austin, and the UT Austin campus.
419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
One of the few Mexican art museums in the country, this local institution collects more than 5,000 works of contemporary Mexican, Latinx, and Latin American visual art.
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Take a tour of the home of the Austin City Limits, the longest running music series in American television history, or catch one of the 100 concerts that play at The Moody Theater every year.
1610 San Antonio St, Austin, 78701, United Kingdom
Serving refined Southern classics, this high-end dining destination delights with its famous biscuits and honey butter, seasonal entrees, and Texas-raised beef.
1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States of America
Witness more than 4,000 years of area history at this must-see museum, where you’ll view famous artifacts like the recovered French expedition ship La Belle.
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, 78701
See timeless paintings from European old masters, 20th century innovators, and iconic Western artists in a collection of more than 21,000 works at UT Austin.
2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, 78712
Catch a University of Texas basketball game, concert, show or sporting event at the Moody Center, less than two miles from the hotel on the UT Austin campus. The 15,000 seat arena has hosted everyone from Willie Nelson to the Dave Matthews Band to a UFC match.
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America
Look for the retro neon sign to find your way to this storied venue, where rock, blues, country, and rockabilly acts have thrilled crowds since 1955.
S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States of America
A Mexican restaurant that has been open in Austin for more than 30 years, Güero’s offers dine-in service and a patio, as well as takeout options. Live music is performed in the Oak Garden on Wednesday through Sunday. Tags: Dining, Drinking, Entertainment
Zilker Park, Austin, TX 78746, United States of America
Taking place over two consecutive weekends, this massive music festival in Zilker Park features eight stages and more than a hundred musical performances.
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617, United States of America
Home to the annual Formula One U.S. Grand Prix on its 3.4-mile racetrack and regular concerts in its 14,000-capacity Germania Insurance Amphitheater, this storied destination is located southeast of Austin.
