Stores and Restaurants near Texas State Capitol, Austin, TX
Visitors are initially drawn to Austin for hip culture, live music, great food and late nights. But there are plenty of other attractions. Visitors can see great historic Texas landmarks, wander neighborhoods committed to the city slogan of ‘’Keep Austin Weird’’, visit great museums and picnic in lush parks.
The State Capitol is a beautiful building wrapped in Texas pink granite. Independent-minded Texans take pride in the fact that the State Capitol is actually 14 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol.
Austin's Congress Avenue bridge is home to about 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. This is the largest urban bat colony in the world. The bats are generally active at dusk every evening between March and November. Visitors can catch them either from the banks of the Colorado River or on a boat tour.
Downtown is the heart of the city, where it's non-stop activity day and night. South Austin across the Colorado River is historically the more diverse section of the city. The avenue is now packed with restaurants and cafes, great retailers and boutique hotels. West Austin is the historic area of the city. The "Balcones Uplift" creates gorgeous panoramic views of the city. It is the go-to district for fine dining.
Many of the city’s museums are on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, between Downtown and Central Austin. Congress Avenue cuts through the center of the city and is also the go-to spot for eclectic art galleries, museums and Texas pride.
Places near Texas State Capitol (1100 Congress Ave):
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