Texas State Capitol
Monument · Austin

Texas State Capitol

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It is a pink granite building completed in 1888. The interior features legislative chambers and historical displays. Visitors can see the rotunda and the underground extension added in the 1990s.

On day 1 of Austin, San Antonio and Houston in 3 Days

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Tickets
Free admission and tours.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Downtown Austin on Congress Avenue, served by local buses.

Itineraries with Texas State Capitol

Day 1 of Austin, San Antonio and Houston in 3 Days

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Texas State Capitol questions

Can visitors enter the Texas State Capitol?

Yes. Public access is allowed with security screening at entrances.

Are tours available at the Texas State Capitol?

Free guided tours run daily from the visitors center. Self-guided options exist as well.

What is the best way to reach the Texas State Capitol?

Walk from downtown or take CapMetro buses that stop nearby on Congress Avenue.

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