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The Texas State Capitol in Austin sits on an amazing campus, with lush bright green grass lighting up the entire downtown area. The exterior of the building itself is both grand and spectacular, and the grounds are filled with historic monuments and plenty of people walking around and enjoying the space. There was someone singing anti-government songs on the front doorstep, a constant occurrence for Austin I hear, and I find it disrespectful. Once inside, the high ceiling is truly impressive and classically elegant. While we did not get to visit every single room, exploring the ones we did was a highlight, as the state's civic history is quite interesting. We enjoyed our short trip to the capitol. If you are spending time in Austin, taking a walk through the grounds and stepping inside this remarkable building is well worth the visit.
Everything really is bigger in Texas! That quote really isn't a myth in any way, shape or form! Steve and I came here for a self guided tour of the Capitol and the place is just massive! It's really cool and we went up a whole bunch of steps to several different levels to look down into the center. It is indeed the largest Capitol building. I learned growing up when we went to the Capitol building with where I was raised (Wyoming) we were told on a guided tour that each Capitol building out of the entire U.S. is unique and has something different to offer. And the Texas Capitol certainly does that. The size is definitely one of those unique characteristics but the structure and architecture of it also is as well! There are all sorts of great posing opportunities here inside and outside the Capitol building if you want to do selfies but also good ones for scenic purposes too! It's quite a marvel of a building and definitely should be added to your bucket list of sites if you are in Austin!
As a student, you could always count on a trip to the Texas State Capitol at some point during the year. I remember the first time I walked into the Texas State Capitopppl House of Representatives and the Texas Senate Chambers. I was blown away by the size of the rooms and their contents. The State Capitol has a lot of great Texas history embedded in these walls and the floors of the building. It's hard to believe my older brother had never been to the State Capitol, so we decided to visit. He was in the military for 20 years mostly overseas so we extend grace. The Texas State Capitol is one of Austin's most important landmarks. The building was completed in 1888 and houses the Texas Legislature and the Governor's offices. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark. Interestingly,, the Capitol is taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Looking for something free and informational to do in Austin? Visit the State Capitol building. On a recent visit to Austin, I had the opportunity to spend about an hour and a half perusing the Capitol building with a friend. We parked at the public parking garage located about a block away. Once you enter the building, be prepared for a brief security check at entrance - similar to going through TSA, you'll put your items through the scanner and walk through a metal detector. There were several groups that showed up during my visit but overall it was not too busy. There was a sign that noted that free tours were given at what appeared to be on 15-minute intervals. Due to our limited time, we opted to get a self-guided tour brochure and just walk around on our own. I enjoyed perusing the halls, Senate room and House room at my own leisure, though I imagine that I would have learned more if we were with a tour guide. The architecture is gorgeous and lends itself to a very historical feel. The finer details of stars and "Texas" in the ceiling lights was a nice design touch. At the time, there were some who were busy at work in some of the various offices and others that looked to be completing maintenance in the Rooms for the House and Senate. After finished our inside tour, we went outside and walked around the grounds. There are a few monuments to see and the park area around the building provides a beautiful, scenic view. The weather was great and I image that if we had more time, it would have been nice to sit for a bit and bird watch for a bit. The two people that we interacted with, the lady that explained the free and self-guided tours and the security guard at check-in, were both friendly and helpful. It was a worthwhile experience.
Cool place to visit. Did you know it's taller than the US Capitol? . Today they even let us throw a dance party on the steps. A new Republic Of Dance is taking over the Republic Of Texas and I'm all for it. BTW, they do have tours and a great cafeteria too! I enjoy watching the sessions for the house of Representatives
I love when traveling and seeing new places that I could end up in the town of it's states capitol. I loved seeing the Texas state capitol in person. It's very big that even the visitors center is across the way. I think it is definitely worth it visiting here once if in Austin. It is the state capitol and one of the prettiest buildings in Austin.
We enjoyed the free Capitol tour. Our guide was excellent! She provided the right amount of humor and history to keep everyone's attention. My favorite highlights were learned about the moving of governor portraits, the house senate and rep halls, the six flags of Texas and relation to "Six Flags", and the story behind the stone that the Capitol was made out of. Definitely a unique attraction we stumbled upon and I would recommend to others visiting Austin. Not to mention, save some time and enjoy a lunch picnic on the inviting grass in the courtyard and garden.
What an amazing experience visiting the Capitol Building of Austin Texas! Such rich history and being able to see it in person was great! Parking - free two hour parking located 5 minutes from the Capitol Tours - self guided tour following a well written and drawn map. GUIDED TOUR - every 30 minutes there's a guided tour! We absolutely LOVED OUR GUIDES TOUR. We had a lovely person named TRISH and she was phenomenal. Learned so much about the history of Texas and what happens in the Capitol! I would highly recommend getting the guided tour when coming here. It's just so fun learning about things you really wouldn't read about!
The grounds surrounding this building are not the only beautiful thing about it but the architecture of the building is breathtaking and grandiose. Texas pride is no joke and taking a tour of this place proves that tenfold. the architecture is historical in every corner inside with the unbelievably tall ceilings, elegant intricacies, and grand hallways. I loved exploring the legislative chambers. learning about Texas history through the exhibits scattered throughout the building was informative. The guided tours are full of interesting stories and facts, making the whole visit feel quite engaging. The grounds themselves are perfect for a picnic, that adds to the experience. A quintessential Austin experience whether you like US history or architecture, the Texas capitol has a little bit of everything for everyone
The State Capitol building and surrounding parkland is beautiful and fascinating. The layout of the grounds leading to the entrance has bronze statues with historical facts and information. Texas became the 28th State in the USA in December 1845. Prior to that date, it was its own Independent Republic from 1836 to 1845. The first floor has metal detectors to gain entrance. The building is circular in design. From the center of the building you can look upward to see a beautiful glass dome, it tops the 4 story building, which is an impressive 300 feet tall. We were able to enter the Senate and House of Representatives Chambers and take photographs without a flash. You must remove your hat (I was relieved everyone complied without complaining). Our Tour Guide gave us a mini history lesson, she was very knowledgeable and answered questions from the guests. I particularly enjoyed the Second Floor where portraits of each Former Governor are on display. There are too many to mention, so I focused on the first female Governor, Miriam A. Ferguson. She served two terms (1925 to 1927) and (1933 to 1935). I have lived in California all my life and we have NEVER had a female Governor. The details of the beautiful wood and marble furnishings and overall design show the Texas pride! Admission and guided tours are free. Sincerely, Rosemary (Southern California)
Beautiful building. Nice to look at, nothing really exciting unless this is your thing. It was a nice place to cool off, security was heavy so it felt safe and it was relaxing. A must see to check off the list of "things to see in Texas"
Went to a protest to allow my kids to experience a flashpoint in their history. While at the Capitol we did some sight seeing. Walking the lawn of the Capitol we seen some very interesting and historic monuments. Surrounded my state police dressed like I.C.E. agents, unfortunately, we peacefully protested and got a few honks from passing motorists. It was a really good experience.
We were recently enjoying a long weekend in San Antonio when we realized the Texas state capitol building was just an hour away. Since we've been on a quest (ok, quest might be a strong word for it) to see all the state capitol buildings in the US, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to make the drive to check it out. It's currently undergoing some sort of restoration so there was a lot of scaffolding around. Also, it is certainly the most heavily guarded capitol buildings we've been to (like, wow). Beyond that, it's great. The building itself is one of the larger capitol buildings we've seen. It's made with a stone an interesting shade of rusty reddish. The inside of the dome is amazing with a lone star at the tippy top (it is the lonestar state, after all). It wasn't our favorite capitol building, but we were glad to have made the trip to check it out.
2 years ago
After checking out the Texas State Capitol Visitors Center, I strolled through the huge front lawn area of the Texas State Capitol. Lots of statues to take pictures with and to read all about them. There was one column with names of all the men who fought in and died at the Alamo... I got emotional just by reading their names and it brought tears to my eyes. It was a really nice stroll all around. The Texas State Capitol has free guided tours. They run about 45 mins. I got a chance to join one of these tours. We had a really nice older gentleman who gave our group lots of good history. He had a sense of humor, too. Thank you sir! He first took us to the Senate Chamber and then the House of Representatives Chamber. Some of the original desks, chairs, and phones are still at work LOL. Just amazing how history is still part of our present... it gives me the goosebumps! He then took us to the extension part of the capitol... there are framed pictures of the politicians from both parties dated back to a very long time... sorry, I don't remember the earliest year. What was neat about these framed pictures is that there are also pictures of the politicians children or nieces or nephews... and some of these children followed the footsteps of their parent or aunt or uncle and became politicians themselves... that is very admirable! I had a wonderful time here. Took lots of pictures. It was a really neat place to visit. Don't miss out on visiting the Texas State Capitol when you're in Austin, TX! Tip: Do wear some comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot inside. read more
7 years ago
Everything is free and there is usually street parking available in the front of the capitol off of 11th street. They really maintain everything well here so you can take beautiful photos, let your kids run around, or just take a stroll around the grounds on a pretty day. You can go inside the building and walk around freely. It is free! Be ready to go through a metal detector and once you get inside you can explore the inside at your own pace. Some important things to know are that the handicap access is ONLY in the back of the building and changing tables are ONLY available on the 2 floor and G level WOMENS restroom. read more
4 years ago
***FREE TOURS AVAILABLE*** *MASKS ARE DISCRETIONARY* Beautiful building and grounds. Seems you can pretty much walk around exploring freely. The tour guides are really knowledgeable and it's free. A quick tour but still, better knowing a little then going off to look around. There's a video for sale at the gift shop with Mathew McCaughey aka "The Voice of Texas" narrating but it's free on YouTube. (You're welcome) Metered Street parking out front A must if you are in the area read more
Incredible architecture and best ever we saw in US till now. Previous to this was state capital in Utah but Texas one is by far the best one. Must visit. You can literally see complete capitol from inside except few private rooms obviously. We saw House of Representatives and all those huge conferences where state laws are made. Most visitor friendly capitol you can ever see. They have guided tour with intervals or else you can take self guided always. Parking can be tough sometimes but we got free street parking on west entrance side. This is must visit place in Austin. read more
3 years ago
Similarly, to other capitals or places that have rotundas. The texas state capital's rotunda is beautiful expansive and filled with amazing decor. The outside of the rotunda has a beautiful pink terracotta color and the inside is lovely bright creamy shade. The outside grounds are extensive and filled with lovely trees such as red buds and oaks. It's easily a place where you can take a walk and feel the history seeping into your bones. It is surrounded by the cacophony of the city and very close to 6th street and all the live music you could hope for. As Austin has recently grown up quite a bit in the last 20 years. You know that this place has been busy making law for the citizens of the state as well as this lovely city. read more
This is the biggest state capital we've been to so far. Had a great time on the tour and also after the tour. Checked out the library and tried to open every door we could. Found the chapel which was cute. Soooo many paintings all over and so much history. The tour group was huge and the lady did a great job of trying to speak up so everyone could hear. The grounds outside were beautiful also and had alot of cool monuments. read more
5 years ago
One of the most stunning state Capitol buildings you'll see. When I was in college I rolled a stop sign on my road bike and a state trooper pulled me over by the Capitol. Traffic laws apply to bikers too! Keep Austin Weird. read more
7 years ago
This place was pretty cool. I had never been inside a state Capitol Building before! And from what I hear, everything is bigger in Texas! I enjoyed the history and architecture. I was on a guided tour, so that definitely helped. I also recommend checking out the grounds outside and the statues. Very interesting. I would definitely recommend friends and family check this out while in Austin. read more
5 years ago
I was impressed by how well maintained everything is. Absolutely beautiful! Check out all the landscaping and the fine architectural details. Try and take the complimentary tour. It's not very long but it's free and well worth it. Many stairs but you can take an elevator. Make sure to take a selfie out front of the gates. It seemed there were 15 of us doing the same. read more
We had a great November visit in perfect fall weather! The state legislature is part-time, and was not in session, so it was easy to move around the area. Impressive to see the great building where the great state of Texas is governed. Bring a zoom lens or a phone with great zoom to capture architectural details. We enjoyed the gray squirrels and oak trees on the grounds. Issues: the portraits and statues do not represent all Texans. Level E1, the first underground extension level, is less interesting. The guest Wi-Fi is slow read more
4 years ago
I love Capitol buildings. I try to visit as many as I can. And that has been a lot. Including DC. Texas has the best one. I'm really lucky to have my real estate office staring right at it. I've taken tours, visited sessions, aimlessly walked the halls. It's amazing inside and out. Go. Take out of towners. Take locals. It will not disappoint. read more
3 years ago
I have a goal to visit all state capitals! Texas is #6. This building is beautiful. They offer tours, but we opted to do a self-guided tour. It was fun to walk around the rooms and see the little details throughout. The door hinges were my favorite part! It also was fun to wonder over to see all the composites of the Senate and House, with their mascots (aka kids and grandkids). Also, make sure to stop by the gift store to take a peak at the annual ornaments. read more
4 years ago
It's the state capitol, what more is there to say? The view is cool and the displays are pretty good. Wish there was more space to just chill and relax in the shade, though. read more
5 years ago
A must when in town. Such a nice building inside and out. Friendly guards outside actually recommended us to go inside building. We weren't sure if it was open to the public, but it was. Had a lil tour of the building and got to know more about its history. Great experience! read more
Hey when you are in Austin, you have got to visit the Texas State Capitol! Free guided tours are available each day (except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day) and tours generally depart every 15 minutes. Tours last about 30 ~ 35 minutes and you are allow to take pictures. Parking: There's the Texas Capitol Visitors parking garage (near the intersection of E. 12th St. & San Jacinto Blvd) and parking is free for the first two hours ($3 for 3 hours & lost ticket = $12.) Tours begin just right outside of Room 1S.2 (tour guides office) / South Lobby and it is hard to miss the sign for guided tours. You can also do additional specialty tours (e.g. Women in Texas History at 11:15 AM and Heroes of the Texas Revolution at 2:15 PM during weekdays) if you are planning to stick around for few more hours. My guided tour started at 1 PM and our guide took our group to the following key areas: * Rotunda (1st floor): This is the area where you will get to see portraits of previous Texas governors. [Random fact]: The building was completed in 1888. * Senate Chamber (2nd floor): Our group got lucky because the chamber was in session 5 days ago and the area would be block off by tour guides. [Random fact]: The Texas Senate is composed of 31 members. Texas runs a part-time legislature and most senators actually have separate full-time jobs. * House Chamber (2nd floor): When the legislature is in session, the House Chamber would display the original San Jacinto battle Flag (this flag is thought to be the only Texas flag flown at the Texas Revolution) behind the Speaker of the House's podium. When the legislature is not in session, the actual flag would be replaced with a reproduction flag. [Random fact]: The Texas House of Representatives is composed of 150 members. * The Capitol Extension (floor E1): This underground extension was added in 1993 and you will find the gift shop and Capitol Grill (cafeteria-style eatery) on this floor. Apparently the official state color is "Sunset Red" and the building was built based on the "Sunset Red" granite. [Random fact]: You can see the Goddess of Liberty from the Capitol Extension level. The Mississippi National Guard used a special "Skycrane" helicopter to place the new Goddess atop the dome on June 1986. Overall the guide was pretty good and I definitely gained a lot of knowledge about the state of Texas. read more
Inside the state capitol there is beautiful architecture and statues, portraits, and busts of past governors. The capitol also includes the house of representatives and Senate chambers which is cool to see where the state decisions are made. They have free guided tours or you can do a self-guided tour using one of their maps and descriptions which is nice because you can go at your own pace. They also allow you to take pictures which is really nice! They even allow you to bring your outside drinks in (which I was grateful for because it was really hot outside). Overall it took me an hour to walk around and see everything. There are like 4 floors for you to see and if you want to really read everything it could take you longer. It was a nice place to walk off all the food I had eaten. You also can't beat the fact that it's free! read more
3 years ago
If you're traveling on a budget this is a great see. Able to go inside without paying a fee. Camp grounds are nicely maintained. Even though they are remodeling the outside. read more
Five stars for a Capitol that is wide open for visitors on the weekend. So many of the others I have visited are locked up tight and tourists can't enter the building on a Saturday or Sunday. Yes, I'm talking to you Concord and Montpelier and Phoenix! It's a beautiful and massive structure. On this particular Saturday, I was able to enter both the Senate Chamber and the House Chamber. While some areas are roped off, there's still plenty to see. And the rest of the building, while many of the offices are locked, there is still lots to experience and see some of the history of the Lone Star State. The building is the largest of all fifty states in terms of square footage though it is only the sixth tallest (hello, Baton Rouge). Beautiful granite and marble and of course, the dome is stunning. From the fourth floor, I did get a little vertigo. Other than a brief xray and magnetometer, the building is open. I think that's great! The Texas State Capitol definitely lives up to the State Motto, "Friendship." My 28th State Capitol! [Review 10165 overall, 1751 of 2018.] read more
4 years ago
Visited the capital when in the area to see the bats. We walked congress st and felt safe even though there were several homeless. They didn't bother anyone and just minded their own business. The capital was was very impressive. It had a lot of statues to take in. Best of all it was open for visitors to walk around in. Great for cooling off. There were 4 floors to explore and a basement. Best free attraction in Austin. There were several restaurants along Congress for eating. read more
A great institution - one of the largest state capitals and majestic to look. Lots of parking closeby and lots to see. You can go inside and see things yourself, but i recommend taking one of the free tours right inside the Capital building. You can also visit the chamber and house of representatives when not in session. The Texas State Capitol is 302.64 feet (92.24 m) tall, making it the sixth-tallest state capitol and one of several taller than the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.The capitol was ranked 92nd in the 2007 "America's Favorite Architecture" poll commissioned by the American Institute of Architects. The Texas State Capitol and grounds are located on a hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, with the main entrance facing onto the Congress Avenue Historic District to the south, for which it forms a terminating vista. The northern edge of the capitol grounds lies four blocks south of the University of Texas at Austin. Wither you where living or visiting Austin , Don't mess this breathtaking building , Strongly recommended! read more
Walked around this gorgeous building last weekend with my friend on Saturday. There were anti-abortion protests going on the streets but they had heightened security and friendly police officers outside protecting everyone and making sure folks were being polite and respectful on both sides while I was there. We easily walked the lawn - snapped some photos - and went into the building. All bags were scanned and checked inside (made me feel better) and we were free to wait for a guided tour or to grab a map and take a self-guided tour. We chose to walk around on our own, exploring opened rooms and snapping photos. We were able on the 4th floor to peek in and see an open session going on which is open to the public. It was students either arguing for a bill for school or holding a mock session. Either way - fun to see and watch. The architecture is very pretty and reminiscent of the Capital in Washington D.C. with a large open rotunda in the center. The grounds have paths and sculptures for visitors to see and explore. A nice stop while in Austin and free to visit and see. read more
It's the State Capital what's not to like? It's the embodiment of Texas history and there's something for everyone - native or tourist alike! If you haven't been here you should visit. I find evenings to be my favorite time as it's less crowded and the lighting showcases the architecture so much better. read more
Personally, I haven't been to many US states capitals, but Texas state capital is a grand one. Entrance is free with Texas Rangers on guard and automatic rifles on full display. The capital building is immaculate and architecture is impressive five floors tall and an amazing floor center piece. Outside on the compound multiple grand sculptures are on display on beautifully manicured grass. One sculpture in particular caught my eye, The Texas African American History Memorial. Explaining how one of the first recorded people of African descent was a Moorish person initially from Morocco and travelled through parts of, what was then Spanish Texas and what it is now Texas, USA. I found the display moving. If all state capitols are like this I would for sure be going to them all. I'd absolutely recommend coming here. read more
8 years ago
Wow!! Another beautiful day exploring Austin. The capital is a absolute must and gorgeous. Parking is across the street, not expensive. Great way to spend a few hrs walking and picking up some history for families. They have free tours thru out day, including a black history tour. You will have to go thru security once you enter bldg. I jus enjoyed walking and reading along the way. The capital is stunning inside and outside. You will be able to tour most of the rooms if not in use. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Were good comfy shoes for all the walking. Jus enjoy your day at the capital and ask questions. read more
Its a great place to visit if you wanna do something for free. I think this would be a nice place to take a wedding pictures or family pictures. The gardens are beautiful and the surrounding has lots of huge trees. Many people sit down to read a good or have a small picnic. Go around the building and enjoy all the statues that surround the area. read more
4 years ago
Sunday funday at the Texas State Capitol. My bf and I went on a free tour and Learned a lot and the building itself is very Interesting. read more
(Review based on 3.5 stars) Texas State Capitol is a great free tourist attraction to check out if you are vacationing the first time in Austin. Typically I like to go to the state capitol in any state I am visiting (if I am in the right city), the nerd in me, and so my husband and I decided to come here. We ended up visiting the state capitol twice during our winter vacation. What I think is unique about this state capitol is that they typically close at 10 pm. But free tours only go until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 3:30 pm on weekends. Please note that when you come at night, there are certain places that are closed off to the public, that includes the Senate Chamber and House of Representative Chamber. But if you come at night, it is a lot quieter if you prefer that kind of experience, since it is pretty busy during the day (at least when we were there during the Christmas holiday). Anyways, we came back another day and it was really crowded with people, strollers, families, etc. We ended up finding the South Foyer area to wait for the free tour (inside the employee was really rude when I asked to make sure this was where we were supposed to wait for the tour. It would be easier if there was a sign so she doesn't have to be bothered with questions... Government, go figure). Anyways, because it was pretty crowded, it was really hard to hear our tour guide. I wished she spoke louder because she was also kind of soft spoken. She could really benefit from a portable microphone and speaker. This tour covered very general information, which part of it is included in the self guided tour (you can pick up a pamphlet or look it over on the state capitol's website). The tour took us into the Senate Chamber and House of Representatives room. It was nice that both rooms were decorated in Christmas fashion with a large tree and ornaments. If you are in this room, be sure to look up and look at the large circular light. It actually spells out Texas (see my photo), which I thought was pretty neat. To be honest, this tour was the least interesting of all the state capitols that we have visited. This tour was short at just barely 30 minutes (maybe a few minutes shy of it) and wouldn't recommend it unless it was not crowded and you have an extra 30 minutes that you can spare here. You are better off learning more from Tipster Tours, free tours throughout Austin. Check out the tour that meets at the state capitol. One thing that I think is really interesting about this state capitol is that there is an extended level on the basement. It is even bigger than upstairs (according to our tour guide, she did not take us down here but had suggested checking it out via elevator). Down here is a restaurant (closed during our visit), a gift shop, a food court (also closed) and offices for the senators and house of representatives. There are actually very clean restrooms by these offices by the way. Please note that when entering any of the entry ways into the capitol, you will need to go through metal detectors and place your items onto the belt (surprisingly this is the 2nd state capitol that I have been to that has one, the first being Washington DC). Although food and drinks are not allowed, you can bring an empty water bottle and fill it up when you clear the security check. Please note that there is metered parking on the street and also a parking structure a few blocks away. Parking is not free in the parking structure but during our day visit to the capitol, parking was free (but don't think normally it is). read more
What can I say...I love the Great State of Texas. Being here reminded me why I am a Texan at heart. Wish I could have been here while the capital building is lit up orange for one of the Longhorns home games. But I'm sure there will be another time for that. read more
Nothing comes in small servings in Texas including the Capitol. The Capitol grounds are well maintained and the building is majestic. You will find a variety of unique memorials and statues as you wander around. read more
Austin is a great city to visit especially something rich in history like the State Capitol. The grounds and architecture are absolutely breathtaking. The interior is beautifully contrasted of marble, wood, brass and other elements. Being able to tour capitol rooms where state business, votes and politics take place is educational and eye-opening. I never tire of visits here; I seem to notice something different each time. read more
Any first-time visitor to Austin should make it a point to go to the Texas State Capitol. I haven't been to many state capitols but this one is so unique and interesting that I can't imagine others surpassing it. Not only is the exterior impressive but also the interior is as well. The central rotunda has portraits of all the past governors so you can tip your cowboy hat to our former president George W. Bush while you're at it (or not). You have the option to explore at your own pace or you can join a free tour, which only lasts 30 minutes. My friend and I did the tour and we were glad we did that with the information that we got. The history is interesting and you can learn a lot just from the displays that they have. I enjoy places where the architecture is as cool as the history is and I have to say that the grandeur of it all was impressive. Texans do everything big and this is no exception! Kudos to our tour guide and the staff there who do a great job. read more
Great historical site and worth seeing the monuments. The grounds are well kept and offer a great day for learning some Texas history. As a history buff, the welcome center is an explosion of historical information. Definitely need to wonder around in there for a good two hours or so. I was very interested in the monuments and the center so we didn't get a chance to do the capital tour. Time permitting, I would have loved it but didn't have the time. read more
Staying at a hotel only a few blocks from the capitol building, I had the pleasure of running in the area on the first morning in Austin and exploring the grounds more while en route to the Bullock and Blanton museums. As advertised, it's a beautiful structure and the grounds are well-maintained. read more
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