West Austin and Zilker Park
Zilker Park is Austin's backyard and playground— people go swimming, jogging, and just hang out with a barbecue platter and a beer. West Austin generally refers to the area just west of Lamar Boulevard (not to be confused with West Lake, the area west of Lake Austin). It's a laidback, pleasant neighborhood with great outdoor activities, some of Austin’s largest music festivals, and great local eateries.
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Elsewhere in Austin
Downtown with Sixth Street and Rainey Street >
Restaurants (20), Things to do (49), Hotels (13)
South Austin and South Congress District >
Restaurants (28), Things to do (35), Hotels (11)
East Austin >
Restaurants (31), Things to do (18), Hotels (5)
North Austin >
Restaurants (18), Things to do (17), Hotels (6)
Central Austin and the University of Texas >
Restaurants (6), Things to do (21), Hotels (4)
Greater Austin >
Restaurants (4), Things to do (7), Hotels (8)