Lower Basin Lake Travis, TX

Austin

A coastal residential area with houses, a winding road, and a marina with boats.
A coastal landscape with a large tree trunk, rocky shore, calm turquoise sea, and distant landforms.
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Stay near popular Lower Basin Lake Travis attractions

Lake Austin

9.0/10 (3,767 reviews)
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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2Hr, Fully Shaded, AM, PM, Sunset

$66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2Hr, Fully Shaded, AM, PM, Sunset
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

$30
per adult
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket

$8
per adult
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum Admission Ticket
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Ride

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Ride

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Ride
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Where to stay in Lower Basin Lake Travis

Find the best Lower Basin Lake Travis areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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The Domain

The Domain is known for its great live music, and with sights like Domain Northside and Cap City Comedy Club, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Austin.

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South Congress

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or South First Street might round out your trip.

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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

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East Cesar Chavez

While you're in East Cesar Chavez, take in top sights like East Sixth Street and jump on the metro at Plaza Saltillo Station to see more of the city.

Lower Basin Lake Travis, TX

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