Title: Visit Zilker: 2026 Zilker, Austin Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Zilker](https://expedia.com/Zilker-Austin-Hotels.0-n553248635976007878-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Austin](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Austin](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Zilker](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Zilker.d553248635976007878.Car-Rental-Guide)[Zilker Vacations](https://expedia.com/Zilker.d553248635976007878.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Zilker, TX ## Austin ![Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007878/e1153f52-3f5e-4bc3-a3c7-70e97870335d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007878/e1153f52-3f5e-4bc3-a3c7-70e97870335d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![LEGO? This place is awesome. Tour all the trails of this park and the river. Go swim in the springs. Watch out for snapping turtles! Just kidding... maybe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/4b0cef9d-01a7-442d-a51a-a8f70c3388d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Love the color on this train! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/be3de57b-0aa5-4f7d-9ca8-e918a189000f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Different shades of #green View from hike and bike trail bridge over to Barton Springs Rd bridge. #austin ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/35c9a86c-5d13-4f56-8bf7-a9a9dff8ca0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Zilker Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Austin Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Austin.dx178234) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum featuring a statue or sculpture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080979/af4f220f-deb5-4f8a-b79a-a3ec9c009e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum Get to know the work of sculptor Charles Umlauf in this beautiful green space and gallery, which feels like an oasis in the city. [](https://expedia.com/Umlauf-Sculpture-Garden-And-Museum-Zilker.d6080979.Vacation-Attraction) ![Austin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080981/157077db-5b7f-4ed9-8f0a-ceb74b8e1764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Texas at Austin Tour this campus to discover architectural wonders and public art displays. Visit captivating museums and witness the passion of a college football match. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Texas-At-Austin-Downtown-Austin.d6080981.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sixth Street featuring night scenes, nightlife and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162901/fff9e993-b030-4aaf-95a2-3fb400a9dc82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sixth-Street-Downtown-Austin.d6162901.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stunning sunset view over Zilker Park with reflections of Austin skyline in the water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080989/328e380e-a8b5-4016-860e-cdbda8c848f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Zilker-Park-Barton-Hills.d6080989.Vacation-Attraction) ![Downtown Austin skyline. Austin is the capital of Texas, USA. Panorama view of the central business district and Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/748806758993940480/7ae0998d-e778-43a4-a420-279e4c1e0754.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Moody-Center-Austin.d748806758993940480.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Congress featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219578/4c4520c1-25e1-4b36-b10d-5c1a604a413a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/South-Congress-Avenue-South-Congress.d6219578.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cruise through Little Venice](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48623270/71e83ee7-44b7-4ba4-9510-b96bc56f2f65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB $39 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-austin-sunset-boat-cruise-1-hour-scenic-tour-byob.a48623270.activity-details) ![Austin Murder Walk ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1347227/7905e7b8-3cf0-440f-8f5b-d5269bdfe21d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Austin Murder Walk $35 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/austin-murder-walk.a1347227.activity-details) ![The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44505363/361c49ae-08e6-4962-93e7-5402140049a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Austin $44 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-escape-game-epic-60-minute-adventures-in-austin.a44505363.activity-details) ![Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48339433/83b6d3da-dc52-4360-987e-9ee303d3c85d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Austin: Morning History Walking Tour of Downtown Austin $32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/austin-morning-history-walking-tour-of-downtown-austin.a48339433.activity-details) ![Ultimate cat experience at Austin's only cat cafe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50791027/5d199667-b3f8-444a-b47d-d23b62f1fc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe $19 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-cat-experience-at-austins-cat-cafe.a50791027.activity-details) ![Austin: Lady Bird Lake Nighttime Paddle Board Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50497746/5a39fc21-0673-401a-80ee-8a9f55bfa987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Austin: Lady Bird Lake Nighttime Paddle Board Tour $75 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/austin-lady-bird-lake-nighttime-paddle-board-tour.a50497746.activity-details) [See all activities in Austin](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Austin.d178234.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Zilker Hotel Deals ![The Carpenter Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33330000/33328700/33328610/c701fe38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Carpenter Hotel 400 Josephine St Austin TX $233 nightly $273 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Austin. 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[](https://expedia.com/Austin-Bouldin.dx553248635976479111) ![Barton Springs Pool which includes a river or creek and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6211772/7882d55d-7972-4d83-8994-40dfcf0b3153.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barton Hills 3.5/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Barton Hills, Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Austin-Barton-Hills.dx553248635976478438) ![I'm glad I was able to capture this shot of the place that now just means so much more! #Austin #Texas #Cityscape #Skyline #NightPhotography #Nikon #D3400](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/460/52f0361b-0725-494f-b066-1fbea99f7fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South River City While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake. 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