Driskill Hotel Tours
The oldest operating hotel in Austin, the Driskill has been legendary in Texas since it was built in 1886. Celebrities have visited the historic landmark over the years, including former president Lyndon B. Johnson, who took Lady Bird there on their first date. Today the Driskill Grill and 1886 Cafe & Bakery restaurants are here as well.
The Basics
The Driskill Hotel is a lovely Romanesque-style building in the heart of downtown Austin. Guided group tours of the area include a stop here, along with entertaining and insightful information about the history of this grand hotel, built by cattle baron Jesse Driskill. Over the years many ghost stories have arisen, leading locals to believe that the hotel is haunted. After your city tour, return to the Driskill for a drink or bite to eat and see if you agree.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Driskill Hotel is worth a peek from every first-time visitor to Austin.
- On-site dining options include the Driskill Grill for upscale dinners and the 1886 Cafe & Bakery, which serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The Driskill Bar serves drinks with live music every day.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
- The Driskill is pet-friendly.
- Monthly local craft beer dinners and Victorian afternoon teas are popular, so book in advance.
- The hotel is accessible to wheelchair users.
How to Get There
The Driskill is located in downtown Austin—the only hotel on famed 6th Street—just off of I-35. It’s a short walk from the MetroRail’s Downtown station and other area points of interest, such as the Texas Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.
When to Get There
A visit to the Driskill Hotel is ideal any time of year, but you might want to avoid the massive crowds associated with the city’s most popular festivals, Austin City Limits (ACL) in the fall and South by Southwest (SXSW) in the spring.
Cattle Baron’s Suite
The suites at the Driskill are some of the most opulent and unique accommodations in the area, fulfilling Jesse Driskill’s dream that the hotel would be the finest of its kind south of St. Louis. The 1,200-square-foot (111.5-square-meter) Cattle Baron’s Suite features two bedrooms, an 8-seat dining room, and living room in a building that is alleged to be among the most haunted hotels in the US.
Address: 604 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas 78701, USA
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Austin Capitol Segway Tour
- Experience Austin like never before on this guided Segway tour. Learn about the history of Austin while rolling past the Texas State Capitol, the Driskill hotel, historic Sixth Street, the hip strip of South Congress Avenue, the Rainey Street Historic District, and much more. Guided Segway training plus all the necessary equipment and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.
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Austin and Texas Hill Country Small-Group Tour
- Get acquainted with the impressive sights and verdant charm of Austin and Texas Hill County on a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Climb aboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach and admire important landmarks like the Texas Capitol, Mayfield Park and the Driskill Hotel from the comfort of your vehicle. Gasp at the natural splendor of the Lady Bird Lake and then delve into the rolling hills and glittering lakes of the beautiful Texas Hill Country region. Enjoy illuminating commentary from your guide throughout this tour.
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Haunted Austin Evening Adventure
- Turn exploring Austin into a haunted adventure with an augmented-reality scavenger hunt that challenges you and your team to solve riddles, puzzles, and mysteries. You’ll see some Austin highlights along the way, learning the weird facts and backstories behind the city’s historic sites; reach the end of the route before the clock runs out to save the universe from interdimensional creatures!
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Haunted Austin Walking History Tour
- Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.
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Cluetivity Bar Hop in Austin
- Take bar hopping to the next level on a scavenger hunt through downtown Austin. Using an a game pre-loaded onto an iPad, you and your team race to each location, where clues, riddles, and mysteries await. Visits to historical landmarks, scenic parks, coffee shops, and the area’s best bars make this an easy alternative to standard city tours.
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Austin Art and Architecture Bicycle Tour
- Ride through downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus on a 2.5-hour bike tour that highlights the city's architecture and art. Take in downtown gems such as the Driskell Hotel and the Littlefield building, and check out the UT Tower and public artworks on campus. Top off this informative tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.
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