Stevie Ray Vaughn Memorial Statue - next door Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail - adjacent to the hotel Palmer Convention Center - adjacent to the hotel Warehouse Entertainment Center - 4 blocks Sixth Street (live music, nightclubs, shops) - 6 blocks Texas State Capitol Building - 12 blocks Barton Springs - 2 miles Texas History Museum - 2.5 miles University of Texas Austin Campus - 3 miles Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 8 miles. Driving directions from AUS: Take Bastrop Hwy. toward Rte. 71 east. Bear right to get on E. Riverside Dr. and go about 4 miles. Turn right on Congress Ave., then turn left on Barton Springs Rd. The hotel is on the right. Getting there: A good option for solo travelers from the airport is Super Shuttle ($5–15). A taxi ($16–25) may be more economical for groups of two or more. (Fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: There are several attractions within walking distance of the hotel. Guests who prefer not to walk to some of the farther destinations can opt for the Armadillo, free public transportation within downtown Austin. The Cap Metro public bus system can take guests still farther afield (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are also available. |