Austin Attractions
State Capitol Building, Austin
Texas State Capitol
Austin’s impressive pink granite capitol building is
rivalled only by that of the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Encircled by its original wrought-iron fence topped with gold Lone
Stars and standing proudly in a hectare (three acres) of ground,
the domed building was constructed in 1882 out of granite quarried
from Granite Mountain 75 miles (121km) away. Visitors can take
guided tours of this interestingly designed building, or attend
legislative sessions, which are open to the public.
Address: Congress Avenue between 11th Street and 14th Street;
Telephone: (512) 463 0063 (Tour Guide Office) or (512) 305 8400 (Visitors Centre);
Opening time: Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm, weekends 9am to 8pm
