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Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites

P.O. Box 12276 · Austin, TX

Why you should go…

The Texas Historical Commission preserves and operates 42 state historic sites across Texas, spanning Texas Revolution battlegrounds, frontier forts, historic homes, and plantations. Individual sites include the Fulton Mansion, Fort McKavett, Casa Navarro, and the Sam Rayburn House. The agency also maintains the Texas Historic Sites Atlas and the Official Texas Historical Marker program from its Austin headquarters.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Mount Bonnell

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    A short climb up 102 steps rewards you with Austin's best sunset view over Lake Austin.

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