Things to do in South Austin

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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
Easy hike for everyone and depending on when you visit the park rangers may or may not allow you to go into the water due to high levels of bacteria.

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What to do in South Austin


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Areas of South Austin

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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 South First Street might round out your trip.

South Congress
Downtown Austin

Bouldin Creek

While visiting Bouldin Creek, you might make a stop by sights like South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts.

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

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

South River City
Downtown Austin Texas Skyline View Zilker Metropolitan Park

Zilker

5/5(1 area review)

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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Lamar and surrounding area, you can visit Broken Spoke and Brodie Oaks Shopping Center.

South Lamar
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Travis Heights

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

Travis Heights

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