What to do in Southeast Austin, TX

Activities, attractions and tours
Franklin Park featuring forests and a lake or waterhole

Southeast Austin Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southeast Austin has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Austin, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Southeast Austin with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Southeast Austin

Southeast Austin is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southeast Austin, and make it a breeze to explore Southeast Austin and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeast Austin to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Southeast Austin, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Southeast Austin.

Southeast Austin attractions

Southeast Austin has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Southeast Austin to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeast Austin.

Looking for things to do in Southeast Austin can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Southeast Austin or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeast Austin attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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South Congress

4/5(10 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to South Congress. A stop by South Congress Avenue or Lady Bird Lake might round out your trip.

South Congress
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East Riverside - Oltorf

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting East Riverside - Oltorf, you might make a stop by sights like Lady Bird Lake and Colorado River.

East Riverside - Oltorf
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Govalle

While Govalle isn't home to many top sights, Lady Bird Lake and East Sixth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Govalle
Franklin Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Franklin Park

4/5(4 area reviews)

A resident population of university students and multicultural communities enliven this southern Austin neighborhood, which borders the city’s green parkland.

Franklin Park
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Montopolis

Visitors to Montopolis enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Colorado River is worth a stop.

Montopolis
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McKinney

When in McKinney, you can plan a visit to McKinney Falls State Park and Mabel Davis District Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

McKinney

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