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W Austin
200 Lavaca Street, Austin, Texas 78701 USA
+1 512-542-3600
- Phone:+1 512-542-3600 +1 512-542-3600
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Area & Activities
Fun things to do in Austin
Austin is many things, host to the latest live music, the seat of Texas government, a thriving foodie landscape and an outdoor adventurer’s dream town. We're even home to exotic wildlife, ranging from North America’s largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats to the nomadic herds of UT Austin students foraging for food or a good time. However it’s described, Austin is unlike anywhere else in the world. Except Austin, of course.
Find W Austin at the epicenter of it all, near the Moody Theater, the University of Texas campus and the capitol building. Our hotel's location in the vibrant 2nd Street District gives you a front row seat to the legendary Austin City Limits music venue, the annual South by Southwest music festival and roughly 250 nightclubs, theaters and concert arenas that make up the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
When you want to clear your head or work up a sweat, the city has plenty of places that put you through your paces. Take a swim or kayak in Lady Bird Lake, also known as Town Lake, near the Rainey Street historic district, then dry off and hit the Hike and Bike Trail that runs along the shore. Set sail on Lake Travis and find out why it’s called the “Crown Jewel” of the Central Texas Highland Lakes. Get in those daily laps at Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park, also home to the Botanical Gardens, the Science and Nature Center, a miniature train and a disc golf course.
When it comes to shopping, dining and nightlife in Austin, our 2nd Street District neighborhood is the first place guests and locals go. Starting from right outside our hotel, head in any direction to check out eclectic, locally owned shops, restaurants and clubs. Venture a little further to the Warehouse District or SoCo and see just how easy it is to call Austin’s music, dining and socializing scene one of the most diverse in the country.
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Austin City Limits
W Austin is the closest of hotels near Austin City Limits, proudly located right next door and providing convenient access to the venue during your stay at our downtown Austin hotel.
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WET Deck
Located on the 4th floor, the WET Deck is the place to be. Enjoy W WET Deck happenings with live music or reserve a cabana and Kashbahs for the day.
Soundwave
Pool season has begun, y'all. Join us for for Sunday Funday at Soundwave. Beats by Bird Peterson & DJ Kurupt. Complimentary entry for hotel guests.
Family and children's activities
1.3 km
Esther's Follies
Phone: +1 512-320-0198
This modern-day vaudeville theater show features magic, juggling, singing and more.
9.7 km
Maze Rooms Austin
Phone: +1 512-541-1640
Maze Rooms offers engaging and interactive escape games to challenge your skills of observation and deduction.
1.1 km
The Escape Game Austin
Challenge yourself to solve puzzles and find clues to get out from this exciting and immersive escape game.
1.6 km
Austin Panic Room
Put your powers of deduction to the test and escape from one of four unique rooms before time runs out.
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Austin Nightlife
W Austin hotel guests are invited to explore Austin nightlife in our lounges and nightclubs. Dress code is enforced and access is not guaranteed. For more information and to inquire about VIP tables and bottle service, contact W Concierge at 512.542.3600. Turn up the night by booking now to get our Best Available Rates, guaranteed.
Austin Music Festivals
Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World® and home to some of the most vibrant music festivals! When staying at W Austin, don't miss all of the great Austin music festivals throughout the year. You can catch a live show nearly every day. The live music festivals in Austin fill the city with sounds of rock, blues, jazz, country, classical and Latin music throughout the year. W Austin is located in downtown Austin, providing great access to attend these music festivals and a great place to retreat after a long day exploring all of the history, culture and entertainment options this city has to offer. Austin, TX hosts nearly 200 venues and is home to thousands of musicians.
The University of Texas Austin
The University of Texas is just a quick drive away, only 2 miles from the W Austin, the best choice among hotels near University of Texas Austin. In Big 12 Conference sports, Texas has claimed more titles in men’s and women’s sports than any other school since the league began operating in 1996. From football to track, university athletics teams have earned more than 40 national championships, and current and former University of Texas at Austin athletes have won 88 Olympic medals, including 19 in Athens in 2004.In a 2002 cover story, Sports Illustrated magazine named The University of Texas at Austin No. 1 among the nation’s 324 Division I athletic programs. The magazine cited the university’s success in athletic competition, attendance at sporting events on campus and a participation rate of more than 80 percent in intramural and club sports programs.
Second Street District
Austin's Second Street District features six-blocks of shopping, dining and entertainment venues and is located north of Town Lake, along the south edge of downtown Austin, TX. Hotel guests of W Austin will love the fact that they are located in the heart of this vibrant and pedestrian-friendly area, surrounded by local shops, restaurants, the Austin Convention Center, City Hall and many things to do while visiting Austin.
Local attractions
Lake Travis
27.5 km from hotel
Lady Bird Lake
Congress Ave & Cesar Chavez
3.7 km S from hotel
Blanton Museum of Art
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
2.6 km N from hotel
Room Escape Games
1.1 km from hotel
Sightseeing Tours
1.1 km from hotel
Zach Theatre
1.6 km from hotel
The Moody Theater
0.2 km from hotel
Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
1.3 km from hotel
LBJ Presidential Library
4.0 km from hotel
Austin City Limits Live
0.2 km from hotel
Texas State Cemetery
3.1 km from hotel
Texas Military Forces Museum
7.6 km from hotel
Austin Toy Museum
0.3 km from hotel
Fitness nearby
Brodie Park CrossFit
- Fitness classes: Fee
Spa nearby
Local sightseeing
Capital Cruises - Bat Cruise
Lady Bird Lake
Capital Cruises
Phone: +1 512 4809264; ext= 9264
State Capitol Tours
Texas State Capitol Building
Texas Sate Government
Phone: +1 512-305-8402
Austin Segway Tour
Downtown Sight Seeing
Transport yourself
Phone: +1 512-298-9781
More activities
Biking trail (0.3 km) Boating (29.0 km) Jet-skiing (29.0 km) Jogging/fitness trail (0.2 km) Kayaking (3.2 km) Miniature golf (1.6 km) Sailing (29.0 km) Scuba diving (29.0 km) Water-skiing (29.0 km) Nature preserve, trail (8.0 km) Surfing (16.1 km) Bike Rentals (0.3 km)