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Texas State Capitol
Capitol Building and Historic and Protected Site
Downtown Austin, Austin
"You can get in on Sundays and they even have free tours tours."(8 Tips)
"A great place to learn about the history of Texas.""(3 Tips)
"It is built of limestone and pink granite."(4 Tips)
"Love, Killer Robot Unicorns from Space :-) #socialdash"(3 Tips)
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Theodora, RealtorMarch 12, 2013Advocates for Alzheimer's research, funding and awareness have flooded the halls of Texas State Capital.
Sebastian RivasJanuary 18, 2015Stay off the grass. Bike friendly. Don't mess with guards. Will fuck you up.
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!
Al-Moslih AlaaDecember 21, 2016The only thing worry about is the parking lot if it is available, in public or not?
Michael B.September 3, 2012This is a nice place 2 go 2 and look at the capitol of the state of Texas.- bejewellOctober 18, 2014Ann Richards, we miss you. Love, Killer Robot Unicorns from Space :-) #socialdash
Nikon USAMarch 12, 2011This historic building is best photographed at sunset and sunrise, also known as the “magic hour”.
DoraJuly 21, 2010Free tours of the building are available throughout the day, everyday, except for certain holidays. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
The original specifications for the Capitol called for limestone! Aren't we glad the used Texas granite instead.
Travaasa AustinSeptember 20, 2011Guided tours are offered weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 12-3:30 p.m.
Sarah MercadoMarch 13, 2012Sitting outside having a picnic is the perfect way to spend the afternoon
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011Elle Woods-approved: The Texas State Capitol building in Austin is made from Texas pink granite.
Mobile Austin NotaryJuly 4, 2011Texas Capital is taller than Wash D.C capital, everything is really BIGGER in Texas! :)
If you ride the bus catch it here before the 6th street crowd.damn kids
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Places inside Texas State Capitol
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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 - 7.8
"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 
"It's just a meeting room... cool to see all the debate and voting and real democracy in action tho + the battle flag hanging behind the Speaker is supposedly original to 1836!"
Andrew C
