Things to do in South Austin

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Austin Waterfall; Shutterstock ID 523345798
Austin Waterfall; Shutterstock ID 523345798
As always Zilker provides the best waterlilies!  Start going from April through August!  It is hot during the day, but so pretty!  Also if you go in the morning you can get some great shots and be done before it's too hot! 

Taken with Canon T3i and edited with Aperture.
Clicked this at Zilker Botanical garden where this small but beautiful waterfall is present and waiting to be photographed
Different shades of #green 
View from hike and bike trail bridge over to Barton Springs Rd bridge. #austin

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What to do in South Austin


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South Congress

4/5(656 area reviews)

Eclectic small retailers, diverse dining options, and vibrant music and art venues define this shopping and cultural district. Hop on MetroRapid Route 801 for easy city access, or explore the square's food trucks for tasty treats.

South Congress
Downtown Austin

Bouldin Creek

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

Bouldin Creek
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

South River City

While visiting South River City, you might make a stop by sights like South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake.

South River City
Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

While visiting Zilker, you might make a stop by sights like Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum and Lady Bird Lake.

Zilker
North Austin

South Lamar

When in South Lamar, you can plan a visit to Broken Spoke and Brodie Oaks Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Lamar
Travis Heights featuring landscape views and a city

Travis Heights

If you're spending some time in Travis Heights, South Congress Avenue and Lady Bird Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Travis Heights

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