Austin, TX Hotel Near Downtown, University of Texas
The Radisson Austin, TX hotel is conveniently located less than five miles from downtown and steps away from shopping, restaurants and more. Several popular Austin attractions, including Umlauf Sculpture Garden, the exciting 6th Street Entertainment District and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum are just minutes away. For corporate travelers, our Austin, TX hotel is also near major businesses, including Applied Materials, Samsung, IBM, Freescale and Dell Computers. Prospective students and visiting parents will appreciate our proximity to the University of Texas, just four miles away. With our prime location, guests at the Radisson will enjoy the ideal Austin travel experience.
Our hotel near the University of Texas is convenient to the following attractions:
6th Street Entertainment District A popular spot in Austin, 6th Street is a must-see. The city shows its best face here and there's something for everyone, from live musical performances and family-friendly festivals to restaurants and nightclubs. 5.5 miles from hotel
Austin Children's Museum 201 Colorado St Austin, TX 78701 Kids can let their imaginations go wild at several "creation stations," a model of a Texas ranch, sound stage and more. (512) 472-2499 6.2 miles from hotel
Austin Museum of Art Downtown 823 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Those who appreciate art won't want to miss the modest yet interesting exhibits here. (512) 495-9224 5.8 miles from hotel
Barton Springs and Zilker Park 2101 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 Go for a swim in the 68-degree water of Barton Springs any time of year and explore nearby Zilker Park, where you can jog, ride the train and let the kids play. (512) 476-9044 8.9 miles from hotel
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N Congress Ave Austin, TX Discover three floors of Lone Star State history exhibits and enjoy the special effects in the Spirit Theater, featuring a film about Texas. An IMAX Theater is also on site. (512) 936-8746 9.0 miles from hotel
Capitol Complex and Visitor Center 112 East 11th St Austin, TX 78711 Inside this beautiful office building (the oldest in Texas), you'll find a wealth of information about Austin. (512) 305-8400 5.4 miles from hotel
Highland Mall 6001 Airport Blvd Suite 1199 Austin, TX 78752-4207 With stores like Gap, Banana Republic and Aveda, this mall is a shopper's paradise. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the extensive food court. (512) 454-9656 0.6 miles from hotel
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum 2313 Red River St Austin, TX 78705 You'll be fascinated by the documents and other items displayed here, including part of LBJ's vast political cartoon collection and a life-size, "talking" model of Johnson himself. (512) 721-0200 4.1 miles from hotel
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum 605 Robert E. Lee Rd Austin, Texas 78704 Stroll through this "outdoor museum" and enjoy the work that talented sculptor Charles Umlauf donated to the city. (512) 445-5582 8.8 miles from hotel
University of Texas Campus and Stadium 1 University Station Austin, TX 78712 With its thousands of enthusiastic sports fans and dedicated students, UT is an indelible part of the capital city's culture. (512) 475-7348 4.3 miles from hotel
About Austin
Named after Stephen F. Austin - the Father of Texas - this eclectic capital city combines downhome charm with bustling vitality. Austin has an impressive resume: it's gotten several "best place to live in the US" awards, it's one of the top-ten fastest-growing cities in the US, and it's among the nation's best-read cities. Austin is also called the "Live Music Capital of the World," highlighted by the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in March - a weeklong event featuring hundreds of diverse bands. As for dining, Austin is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other US city. Popular attractions include the 220-acre Wild Basin Preserve, the popular McKinney Falls State Park, and Mt. Bonnell, which overlooks Lake Austin. Dubbed "The Silicon Hills," Austin is a high-tech mecca thanks to Dell Computer, IBM, Motorola and other companies. The city is also home to the University of Texas.
Did you know?
Visitors from all over the world have visited the magnificent building that houses the State Capitol of Texas. The Rotunda rises 311 feet - higher than our nation's Capitol - and houses portraits of every President and Governor of Texas beginning with the current chief executive. Each time a new governor is elected every portrait has to be moved back one space.