Overview
Hyde Park is a district in Austin, Texas about a mile north of the University of Texas. It is known in Austin for being the earliest significant residential development outside the old nineteenth-century downtown city core, for containing some interesting old houses, and for being a bastion of political liberalism. There are few tourist attractions as such, other than the small Elisabet Ney sculpture museum. The largest building is Hyde Park Baptist, a kind of mega-church which draws in many parishioners from outside the neighborhood every Sunday.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 8 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Hyde Park
Elisabet Ney Museum
Former studio and collection of sculptor Elisabet Ney's portrait busts and personal memorabilia on display.
Hyde Park Theater
FronteraFest is here.
The ColdTowne Theater
Plenty of comedy, ranging from stand-up to sketch and improv.
FronteraFest
Austin's whirlwind festival. More theater than you can shake a stick at. Theater in theaters. Theater in people's houses. Theater everywhere.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos — 53 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Elisabet Ney Museum, Hyde Park Theater
- Lunch JuiceLand
- Afternoon The ColdTowne Theater, FronteraFest
- Dinner Asti Trattoria
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Elisabet Ney Museum
Former studio and collection of sculptor Elisabet Ney's portrait busts and personal memorabilia on display.
Do
Events
Eat
Eat Asti Trattoria
Authentic yet modern Italian cuisine emphasizing local and seasonal foods with an extremely cozy atmosphere.
Eat JuiceLand
Juice bar serving fresh organic juices, smoothies, super foods, cleanses, living foods, and more. Quality and service are top notch and the surroundings are perfectly Austin-y. There are other locations on Barton Springs, near Zilker Park and also just off Lake Austin Boulevard, near the Town Lake Hike and Bike trail. Enjoy.
Eat Hyde Park Bar & Grill
Known for their buttermilk fries and homestyle cooking. Has a pretty decent beer selection as well.
Eat New World Deli
Large New York deli-style sandwiches. Many people recommend the sloppy joe.
Eat The Parlor
Join a diverse group of locals for a slice of pizza on the outdoor patio.
Eat Quack's 43rd Street Bakery
A very popular place to sit and drink coffee, although many people claim the staff could use some lessons on their manners.
Sleep
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