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Texas State Capitol
Capitol Building and Historic and Protected Site
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Lovely grounds to just hang out on and relax."(12 Tips)
"A great place to learn about the history of Texas.""(3 Tips)
"pink granite dome is over 15 feet"(4 Tips)
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Corrina WilliamsMarch 29, 2015Visiting the capital with my cousin and my mom. Beautiful place to take a walk.
Steven PolunskyOctober 28, 2012If you are looking for the Senate Business and Commerce Committee (Senator John Carona, Chair), we are in the Sam Houston Building, Room 370. Let us know if we can help you with anything.
Visit AustinNovember 4, 2011It's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!
Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 22, 2012The largest state capitol building in the United States, the Texas Capitol was constructed from 1882-1888. It is built of limestone and pink granite. The granite came from nearby Marble Falls.
Dan Mondragón SomeraOctober 16, 2017On Sunday's the entrance is free. Pretty cool looking place, beautiful for wedding photoshoot
Jon DarveauNovember 28, 2014Be sure to check out the Senate and House chambers, very intricate architecture on display.
Miriam GoldmanJanuary 23, 2015There is an echoing spot in the dome. Be sure to check it out, and bring your best yodel.
We like the Capitol grounds, beautiful place and the kids love running and rolling on the grass at any time of the year. The Christmas Caroling event is a nice one for the entire family.
exfmFebruary 23, 2012Really cool views from the dome and the grounds are really beautiful! Don't try to take a picture with George Bushs portrait, you will get yelled at.
Natalie GonzalezAugust 25, 2014Beautiful tour! If you're visit Austin this is definitely something to do. It's a free tourist attraction.
LianneApril 21, 2013Awesome! Take the free guided tour, so much history and interesting information.
Aaron UnnaschOctober 18, 2014Bring a blanket to sit and relax on the tree shaded lawn before a free tour of the Capitol.
IntelWiMAXSeptember 27, 2010Did you know: At the time of its construction, the capitol building was billed as "The Seventh Largest Building in the World." You're in a WiMAX hotspot, so hop online and learn more!
HISTORYMay 21, 2010In one of the largest barter transactions in recorded history, the builders of the capitol were paid with over three-million acres of public land in the Texas Panhandle.
Dianey SandovalJune 1, 2015Our capital is a wonder... Get ready TO go though airport like security when you go to visit....
Micah AndersonJuly 16, 2018Beautiful Capitol and Grounds. The kids even enjoying the trip to the Capitol.
Get your Concealed Handgun License (CHL) for expedited entry. Avoid the airport-style metal detectors and breeze through the line by flashing your card.
Nick McCoskerMay 10, 2017It's a nice building and there was a guy doing rollerblade tricks that made it more interesting at the time.
- Use your Concealed Handgun License (CHL) to bypass metal detectors and security lines. Governor Perry was the only member of the State Preservation Board to vote nay on airport-style security in 2010.
Shawn RossiMarch 27, 2010First off, take a moment to acknowledge that it's the state Capitol, not the state capital - then head to the Capitol Gift Shop. Cool stuff and they will gift wrap for free if you find neat things for Read more
The Texas College Republican convention is held here every March! Find your local CR chapter at txcollegerepublicans.com or crnc.org.
Nikon USAMarch 12, 2011This historic building is best photographed at sunset and sunrise, also known as the “magic hour”.
KIND SnacksMarch 7, 2013Snap a photo in front of this iconic building and then find our KIND Jeep to refuel. Man, SXSW is such hard work!
Clay ChastainDecember 30, 2011God high fives everyone who walks in these doors. This is the Capitol of the best Nation on Earth.
Big John and T. MaasFebruary 15, 2012John Lawler will bring his experience working with the Legislature to advocate for STUDENTS at the Capitol. GO BIG. Go Lawler and Maas - Feb 29 and Mar 1 at
Rick ChadwickNovember 27, 2010Head on in and look around. It's especially cool after sunset. You will have to go through security first, but the guards have cool hats so it's fun.
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"Have a picnic or bring a blanket to read on. It's also a great place to go running if you want a change from town lake trail!"
Shelly Tang - 7.7
"Pick up Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait in the gift shop. It's my photo book! (Blue cover with Stevie Ray Vaughan picture on the cover)"
Peter Tsai 
"Self guided tours until you get lost then just hitch a ride on someone else's :)"
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