Texas State Capitol

(512) 463-0063

1100 Congress Ave (11th Street)
Austin, TX 78701 30.2728 -97.741

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Neighborhood: Downtown

senate.state.tx.us/

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7am-10pm

Sat-Sun 9am-8pm

Parking:

Garage; Metered

Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol

What People Are Saying About Texas State Capitol

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In Short – The Texas State Capitol houses offices for the governor, secretary of state and all legislators, as well as the Senate and House chambers, a library, bookstore and cafeteria. Twenty-two acres of trees and monuments surround it. The architecture and sculptures of this ornate building, which is taller than the U.S. Capitol, can be viewed every day of the week. Free 45-minute tours are offered and include watching Senate and House proceedings during the legislative session.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/13/02

Nice Capital

by penjenta at Citysearch

Great, inexpensive, historic place to visit! Folks from out-of-state love and so do we.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/01/02

Kids Love It - Great Location

by malawische at Citysearch

Kids love stairs, huge rooms, "hiding places." A roll down the hills outside is fun. Central location perfect starting point for exploring downtown.

  • Pros: Free!, Open Late, Lots to See
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/31/02

What A Capitol

by gonzo904 at Citysearch

One of the most beautiful capitol buildings th the country, if not the most beautiful. Reminds me so much of the US Capitol in Washington DC.

  • Pros: History, Beauty, Watching Govt Work
  • Cons: Parking

The Details on Texas State Capitol

When to Go:

The grounds are open 24 hours a day and make a great spot for a romantic stroll after a night downtown.

Know Before You Go:

Free tours of the Capitol are available 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:30am to 4:30pm Saturday to Sunday. Call (512) 463-0063 to book groups of 10 people or more.

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