Hotels in Austin, TX

The awesomely weird city of Austin is home to Texas-sized adventures of every kind. Here, you're in the heart of the state,so be sure to plan a tour of the Capitol Building to see the inner workings of the building, learn about Texas history and discover the work of the legislature. Experience the story of Texas at the exhibits of Bullock Museum, Governor's Mansion and Texas State Cemetery.Whatever your trip has in store, we have the best hotels in Austin to settle in and set up exploring the town.

Austin's Arts District is a thriving and vibrant scene. It draws artists from all corners for its eclectic mix of textile art, actors, and musicians who all contribute to the city's famous indieart culture. This scene comes alive at Canopy, a creative space in a redeveloped East Austin warehouse where studios, creative office spaces, art galleries and eateries are open to the community from courtyards and covered breezeways.

Walk, bike or jog the scenic stretch of trails that border Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.The calm waters make for great canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding. If you want to enjoy the water but stay dry, take one of the idyllic sunset river cruises where you can simply enjoy the view with a cocktail in hand.

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a beautiful botanical garden and arboretum. Explore native Texas flowers and plants and learn about sustainability on a tour of the lush grounds. You'll have a swimmingly good time at the Austin Aquarium. Explore the thousands of exotic species like sharks, stingrays, tropical fish and monkeys at this immersive marine experience.

Learn all about the Lone Star state's history at the Bullock Museum. The giant IMAX Theatre and Texas Spirit Theater tell the story of the roots of ranching and how the gas and oil boom changed Texas forever.

Climb to new heights at Austin's Mount Bonnell, a beautiful outlook that is the highest point within the Austin city limit. This famous landmark's limestone climbs to nearly 800 feet above sea level for a tranquil hike and unbeatable views over Lake Austin.

At Zilker Park,you can visit the Austin Nature and Science Center, which offers hands-on nature exhibits on everything from butterflies to replies to caves and more. The famous Barton Springs Pool is a turquoise blue water oasis and with its warm spring-fed water, it's openfor swimmingall year round. This quirky natural wonder attracts visitors of all walks of life every year. The sprawling Zilker Botanical Gardens are a picture-perfect way to spend the afternoon taking a tranquil stroll through the flowery Taniguchi Japanese Garden, Hartman Prehistoric Garden and Rose Garden.

Austin offers some the best Tex-Mex culinary creations you'll find this side of the Rio Grande. The city is also home to diverse influences and flavor profiles and the local barbecue dishes won't let you down. Try pairing dinner with a glass of locally brewed craft beer for the full Austin experience. After a Texas-sized day of adventures, we have the top downtown hotels in Austin to find rest and relaxation.

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