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Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol is a sightseeing stop in Austin, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: free.

1100 Congress Ave · Austin, TX

Why you should go…

Completed in 1888, the Texas State Capitol is built from pink granite quarried in nearby Marble Falls and its dome rises higher than the US Capitol in Washington. Free guided tours cover the rotunda, legislative chambers, and the surrounding 22-acre grounds. Self-guided visits are welcome during open hours.

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What's around here?

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