Capitol Building
Texas Capitol
461 locals recommend ·
Why locals recommend it
The pink-granite building is the centerpiece of downtown Austin, perched on a hill at 12th Street and Congress Avenue. Free guided tours are held daily, starting in the South Foyer, but brochures are also available on the first floor for self-guided tours. The Texas Legislature meets every two years, so you’ll have to check the schedule if you want to see an actual session in progress.
Heena
Lives in Cedar Park
Tips from locals
Greg
January 27, 2021
The Texas State Capitol is a must see. Take a tour to learn about its history or go to the visitors center to learn about our state’s rich history.
C.
November 27, 2020
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.
Inessa
October 29, 2019
Texas Capitol is in walking distance from our property. While it could be a bit hot to walk in Summer months, the rest of the year it is worth to visit and walk in a beautiful park.
Nicolle
December 20, 2020
5.6 miles away is one of the largest State Capitol’s in the country. The Texas Capitol also has beautiful green lawns all around with large iron statues that are a wonderful salute to Texas. the Capitol is located on Congress Avenue which is the main street that divides the city into east and west…
Joshua
January 4, 2021
You are in the state's capital so check out this building!
Simone
December 11, 2020
The state capitol is a great place to visit and just a few blocks down, you will be in SoCo (South Congress) where you will find the stores and restaurants embodied with the quirkiness of Austin. There is ample amount of parking meters around the capitol.
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