Just strolled around the outside, but it is very well-groomed and landscaped with old live oaks and Confederate and Texas monuments dotting the grounds. The building itself is a brilliant reddish brown colour, unique among state capitol buildings. Worth a visit for any reason why you might need to visit the capitol. Cheers.

The Capitol is one of the most beautiful places in Austin. A must to visit and check out. COMPLETELY FREE!

I’m not a super Texan by any means and in no longer live there but it was still great to visit the capital building. Great architecture to see. Parking was easy to find and going inside was free, which is always a plus. As for the monuments, yes some are being looked in a harsh light, and I don’t agree with them but they are there and yeah I took pictures of them. Anyways it’s a good place to go and also to go to have your voice be heard.

Liked it here very much! We took a tour in February and went there few times within last week. I really like the spirit! And we will come again next time for sure.

One of the best capital buildings Ive been to. Amazing history and the tours are free and VERY informative. I had an amazing time being a native texan learning more about Texas history in that building than I ever have in Texas history class in grade school highly recommended place to visit

Absolutely stunning. The details throughout the entire building all have meaning - you can truly spend at least half a day just roaming the halls and examining the various portraits, paintings, light fixtures, etc and learning their importance to Texas state history.While we did a self-guided tour, I highly recommend taking a guided tour so you can hear more about the stories and meaning behind the many treasures of the capital.

If you enjoy history, and have some time its a nice location to wander. The grounds are clean with fabulous views of downtown, not to mention the capital is beautiful! The craftsmanship of the builders is on full display and the structure is well maintained. Gawking in the center of the rotunda never gets old

One and Only landmark location in Texas is the magnificent structure - State Capitol in the city of Austin.Recommendation for first time visitors*Take the 290 hwy and enter the South Congress Avenue to view the entire gigantic view of Capitol building. You also be crossing through Colorado river, auditorium shores and downtown view before reaching Capitol building.*Parking is the biggest challenge in Austin downtown especially near capitol building. Paid parking slots are available @10th ,11th street close to capitol building. Weekend mornings are the quiet time to visit the building.*Architecture - Inside the Capitol building, you need to spend atleast 2-3 hrs to explore each piece of the architectural design. Make sure you have ample time beforehand.There are photogenic spots to get picturized inside and outside but the view from South congress bridge beats them all.Have fun in exploring the Capitol building#HappyExploration

Absolutely beautiful and worth a visit or two! All the charm a Capitol should have with the corresponding Texas flair. So much to see inside the building itself and then there are the grounds and visitor center. Im usually not a big fan of these kinds of tourist things but I thoroughly enjoyed this experience!

Beautiful architecture! Lots of history here. My home state and town.

This place is a must-visit when in Austin. ️ Its a lovely place to walk, stroll, bike and skateboard outside this magnificent architecture. Its very photo-worthy place. I appreciate the fact that there are lots of trees and benches around the area. This is a free tourist spot but is well-maintained.To appreciate more of this place, you wont get wrong to get inside. The interior is just “woah”. Simply beautiful. There are three entry points to get inside. Often than not, the center always has a long queue so I suggest to go at the other side entrance. Also, it is best to visit this place during weekdays. Weekends will do but expect a lot of people but still you’ll love this place.Parking is just everywhere around the area.

The capitol building is a beautiful, massive building with well-manicured grounds. There are many to see as you walk around the property, and they offer free guided tours throughout the day. Worth to a visit if you’re here!

The Texas State Capitol is a magnificent landmark in downtown Austin. I t has lots of history of Texas all around it, inside and out. It is very clean and kept up. The inside of the building is breaking with its architecture and its 1888 granite and marble.I took lots of photos when I was here of the grounds and main entrance of the buildingI would definitely come back here and visit again when I am in Austin

The Texas Capitol Building is definitely a beautiful building. Constructed in 1888 of red granite, the capitol building is a fine example of Renaissance Revival architecture. There is impressive detail both inside and out. The grounds are well kept, have fountains, old cannons, and other points of interest. Take a break from sixth street and explore the capitol.

The Capitol building is a beautiful architecture. I joined the free tour which lasted around 40 minutes. The tour guide showed me around the building, provided some information of its history, and introduced some important people in Texas. It’s an enjoyable tour and worth doing.

Closed due to the pandemic but still have plenty of photo ops all around to keep your day filled. Cant wait until it opens up to see it fully

To start if you are from this great state of Texas than not only should you know were it is, but should have taken your happy self down there and admired the Texas wonderment! The building is a marvel in craftsmanship and has been well kept as it should from the bathrooms to the well kept lawn! The cannons positioned around are for show no matter who or what I beg for the shot of prematureness in the middle of downtown! Get out learn this great state and burn one if you dare !

Great place to go and visit and to learn about Texas history I recommend that you at least go once in your life and visit the Capital in Austin You certainly will feel the Texas Spirit

Very worthwhile tour of the Texas Capital building made our stay in Austin something quite special. Learn state history and culture by joining a 30 minute tour of the inner chambers of the legislature, touring the historic architecture and artwork displays. JOSEPH our dosen was both humorous and informative. Our group learned to “Ye Ha!!” with the best of them. A walk through the gift shop with many interesting and whimsical items rounded out our day.

Went on a field trip here and this place was so cool! as a history and government nerd i loved it. even got to meet our own representative! and see where they filmed that one scene in spy kids 2

Excellent place visited in Austin. Very easy access to main assembly of government. You can easily watch the proceedings from gallery. What a architect of building & surroundings. Must spend good time to have round in & outside the building.

Just randomly decided to stop by this large looking building, and I was so happy I did!! I didn’t go on a tour of the actual building, but the lawn and the historic markers and the landscaping was completely unexpected and pleasant! If you like history or a beautiful location to walk around, I would recommend stopping here

Do You Have What It Takes?My wife and I visited the Texas State Capitol Building in May.As we were neared the main entrance we were greeted by a man on an electric wheelchair wearing a red MAGA hat brandishing a Confederate flag next to a sign that read Remember The Alamo.It was at this moment we thought to ourselves, do we have what it takes?Are we, one Northerner and one Brazilian, worthy of entering the State Capitol of Texas?As we neared closer the the entrance the man on the electric wheelchair seemed to stare straight into the depths of my soul.What was he looking for?Could he tell I was born north of the Mason-Dixie line?What should I do?As these thoughts raced through my Midwestern mind the man turned his gaze to a woman crossing the main path.His turning gaze gave us the window of opportunity we needed to pass by, undetected, into the main entrance where we seamlessly slipped in to an ongoing public tour.

This is one of the go to places for tourists around the world whod like to visit Austin. Prime example of eye-catching structural brilliance of USA. Humongous palace-esque building with smooth decoration in both inside and outside of this building gives it an elegant and posh look. Must watch place for kids also. Theres no cost entering into this spot. Parking is also free and always available.

The building looks so beautiful from the outside! I toured this building in March 2014 and had a fantastic experience! Tourists visiting Austin must come to the Texas State Capitol.

Beautiful Capitol Building representing the State of Texas. We toured the grounds inside and out on a Saturday morning. Lots of visitors came and we toured the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers. Plenty of paintings representing the leaders of Texas.

Thoroughly recommend a visit to the Texas Capitol. We visited at a reasonably quiet time and were able to explore the history of the building and visit all the various state rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff as well. A great way to spend a few hours in Austin.

A must to visit. The history behind Texas is beyond what I ever imagined. I feel so ignorant not knowing the background of such a wonderful state! The people I have met in Austin have been by far the friendliest of any city I have traveled to. I love this city

The state Capital is such a nice building, it wasnt open when i visited but it was incredible when i first saw it all the way down Congress avenue, its very imposing in a good way and looks great. Even if you dont go inside its beautiful to walk around, some great picture opportunities and some squirrels around as well.

Impressive historical building. Visited close to sunset and the view after sunset is equally or perhaps more impressive.

This is one beautiful capital. I loved how late it was open. We didnt take a guided tour and went at our own pace. I would recommend checking out it out if you have never been.

This place is very beautiful and you can get a tour and something tasty to eat :P

Must visit if youre in Austin. The officers working here were very friendly. Love that you can learn a lot about Texass history from the State Capitol. Tried the cafeteria in the basement where the staff usually have lunch and the food was great!!!

Loved visiting the State Capital in Austin Texas. Self-guided tours for free, or you can book a group tour. Many floors to explore and see. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. And, the tour just doesn’t stop at the capital building. Surrounding museums and places to explore. American and military history at its finest. Stuff to do for all age groups. Too much to see on one visit, will go back again.

One of the finest & beautiful states capital in America

Gourgeos structure, breathtaking! Every time I visit it still blows my mind how they built such a beautiful structure this large in those days. Unreal! Everything’s bigger in Texas for sure.

Really cool place to visit! such a historic place. i thoroughly enjoyed visiting it.

This place is well maintained. When in Austin, this is nice place for a walk, just few blocks away from all the good food places of Austin. The gift shop has plenty to offer. Staff are friendly. Best time to come is during after office less traffic. But if you want to see the inside of this place, be there during office hours.

A beautiful place, with a great architecture and unique design. There is a huge garden outside with some cute squirrels. Definitely a good place to visit (especially on Sunday morning)

Good place for tour. There are must taken pictures for its floor and ceiling.

Closed due to COVID still... cant walk closer to the building than standing outside the main gate which is a bummer and doesnt make much sense but...

Amazing piece of architecture and a must see place, when visiting Austin. They do pretty cool tours inside the capitol, but you can also explore the area on your own. Security was pretty fast on a weekday.

Great place to take a nice walk around. Inside we heard a beautiful choir singing in the rotunda and we also had the pleasure to sit in during a congressional board meeting. The architect in this building is one of a kind and the rotunda is a spectacular sight to view from the top or at the bottom.

Fantastic & historic place to visit in Austin. Totally loved it! The architecture was awesome! There is no gift shop, however do arrive there early this place isn’t open in the evening! Lots of local bars arround here. This place is a 15 min walk from Austin’s 6th street.I would totally recommend this place. Loved it!

There is parking in the garage for guests then you can walk over to State Capitol. You have to go through a metal detector and have your bags check at the entrance. There is a tour you can take but we opted to walk around on our own.Definitely a must-see if youre in Austin. The building was magnificent from the outside to inside. A couple of floors, Texas history written across every wall, and a beautiful ceiling. A great place to take pictures. Bookmark this place for your trip to Austin!

Sadly when we visited, the place was closed from public but still pretty from outside of the gate. Cool experience!

The Texas Capitol building is a beautiful, massive building with well-manicured grounds. There’s a lot to see as you walk around the property, and they offer free guided tours throughout the day. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and the tour group was packed and moved quickly. The tour guide was engaging and informative, but it was a little tough to hear her and the content was a little dry. That said, I’d still recommend checking it out to get context as you walk through the halls.The capitol has been rebuilt a few times due to fire so this isn’t the original structure. However the architecture and landscaping are great, the memorials are fascinating, and it is a truly massive property. Worth a visit if you’re in the city!

Last night we only saw it through the gates but it is still an impressive building. I have been inside the capitol building before and it is just as impressive inside. This is a great place for children to see beautiful architecture and learn about our Texas political system up close.

This is an amazing edifice. Was great to go in and tour. We were going to do a guided tour and decided we’d rather just go on our own. I was surprised how open everything was and we could just go in And wander.

A great place for a one-day visit to Austin! You can either catch a tour or explore on your own, but this place has so many details that tours give you a deeper insight on whats happening there! Overall a great experience, and then you can walk around the gorgeous gardens that are around the building!

A National Historic Landmark. Currently temporarily closed until further notice. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the Historic building houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.

We went around 10am on a Thursday. Several groups walking around but not jam packed busy at all. You can either do self-guided or guided tour. We did self-guided but overheard a couple of guides, who sounded like they had a wealth of knowledge. Free admission. Beautiful building inside and out!

Great treasure that belongs to the citizens of Texas. There is so much to see and everyone who visits should take their time. My recommendation is to take the 30-minute guided tour first and then go on a self-guided tour just so that you get a little more background on the capital building. There is a basement that has a whole other section and if you visit Monday through Friday you can actually eat at the capital grille which has excellent prices on food. Theres a lot of history in the capital and there are photos that explain the restoration, how the capital was restored back to its original beauty, and also highlights the history of the first Capitol building. Dont be surprised if you go and there is a concert on the first floor of the rotunda. The acoustics are fabulous. The exterior grounds are equally as interesting. There are cannons from world war II era and there is a mural that highlights important people in Texas history. A great place and I cant wait to visit again

Beautiful day to spend walking downtown Austin. Great architecture that one doesnt see built anymore.

The selection is plentiful and inexpensive, but I did have a hard time finding yams. Still, pretty good grocery store and the staff were really friendly and nice. Ask for Natasha.

I strongly encourage anyone to visit this while in Austin. I went with my three kids and the guided tour was great, the grounds were clean and provided a great break with greenery from walking the streets. The book selections in the store were also awesome and provided access to books that otherwise I would not have found.

Magnificent place with a very green, surrounding park! Several fine statues decorate your way to the main building. The building doesn’t charge to enter, but there’s a checkpoint with scan for visitors. People gets fit with all the stairs to climb to get to the top of the inside, which is fun at the end. Decoration is great to admire. Family and children friendly place, security were atop with mine.

I can’t believe I’ve never seen my own state capitol! What an experience! Lots of history and beautiful architecture. Make sure you visit the underground section.

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol building and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888 under the direction of civil engineer Reuben Lindsay Walker. A $75 million underground extension was completed in 1993. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

Take the tour a pretty interesting building and learning Texas history is fun too! Love all the state pride. You can even find it in their lights. T-E-X-A-S!

Beautiful iconic TX state capitol building & grounds. Dramatic architecture. Inside see the rotunda dome & floor, grand staircases, senate chambers & offices. Outside, enjoy strolling the grounds lined with shade trees, trails & several historical monuments & artifacts. Visit on your own or do a guided tour.

My favourite state capital building I have visited so far. We didn’t go on a tour but they do offer them. The security was very friendly and one guard helped us out on where to find things. Nicely decorated for Christmas. Lots of history and great information available.

We were passing through Austin and had the kids so we decided to take the opportunity to visit the Capital building.It is a beautiful campus with lots of neat things to see.Inside the building if you stand in the dome and speak you will experience something neat. If it is a busy day you might have to talk a little louder to hear it.We enjoyed walking around and seeing all the sights.

I admit I am a sellout! Although I’ve lived in Cali most of my life I have to say that I LOVE Texas! Amazing State with Amazing people. Best Tour of the capital building ever. It was soooo clean that it made California’s capital look like a crack house. It’s a must visit!

Very nice beautiful place, I liked whole Austin it has a lot of greenery. The state capitol is free to visit only you need to find the parking and have to pay for it.Nice and quite place, best time to visit is fall and winter season which means from October to January because the weather is nice and they have holiday decorations

Definitely enjoyed touring the capital building had a nice library and gift shop you will spend a few hours here. The architecture is extremely nice.

Great time. Lots of history.

The state capitol in Austin is beautiful! There’s so much to do outside of the building, especially for people who love to take pictures, The building itself is so clean and beautiful, They give free tours while you are there, It’s a must see! So much history! Worth the trip .

Great place to visit the grounds are nice and there are statues and benches. The inside of the building is very nice with great woodworking and lots of interesting pictures and plenty of history about Texas. If youre in the area its definitely worth a trip to see. We came in the evening on a Sunday and parking was easy.

I love this place. It is unfortunate the Governor shut the place down out of an abundance of precaution.

Definitely a place you must visit in Austin. They give free tours every 30 minutes and they are very insightful and informative. It is a great place to get some great photos! I can’t wait to share more on my blog travelandchampagne

My family and I loved visiting this when it was open, especially my son who is very interested in history!

Good way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny day. There are free tours organized every 30 minutes. The parking is free on the weekend. The building is huge and it looks cool.. Friendly staff and you can tour the building yourself to save time but you will miss out on the trivia stuff if you are more into that kind.

Definitely a site to see when visiting ATX. Super pretty and kinda neat to check out the surrounding area.

I am from Ottawa Canada , and I have been to the Texas State Capitol Building twice. It is very interesting. I recommend it to everybody. I find it more interesting than the Parliament Building in my city!

Currently closed to the public, but you can still get a good view of this impressive building from the outside.

Beautiful building, from outside. We went on our last day in Austin but it was closed, being a holiday. The property sits in a huge lot, which for security reasons, is mostly contained to foot traffic.

If you are ever in Austin, you gotta see this..... It’s a huge magnificent place to tour. The surrounding park is amazing, but wait til u get inside and u would love taking a tour here. Make sure you take your time exploring each floor, and you look be surprised of what you can find and see. Took a ton of pix, even door knobs that had really intricate design. Got really good souvenirs too.

Pretty cool piece of history. Normally love Austin but,it feels like its becoming California. Still have a good time here though.

Im done working at the Capitol. It took us to took a 6 weeks to do 75 hundred yards of carpet all hand-stitched sewed with needle and thread. and double glue down that means we have to go down the pad and then glue the carpet on top of the pad

One of the most fascinating, magnificentstructures in the world!! I went thereall the way from California, but It was worth it.Absolutely, must-see in TX.

The Texas State Capitol is the largest state capitol in the US in terms of square feet. Only the US Capitol is larger. Its taller than the US Capitol by 23 feet. When it was built it was the 7th largest building in the world. It contains 2 1/4 acres of area, with 8 1/2 acres of floorspace.7 football fields of offices underground.Known to be the most impressive and breathtaking area of the Capitol is the Rotunda. This circular room is directly off the South Foyer and provides entrances to every part of the Capitol. On the walls of the Rotunda are portraits of Texass former governors and past presidents of the Republic of Texas. These paintings line the walls of the Rotunda all the way up to the fourth floor of the Capitol.The floor of the Rotunda, as well as most of floors throughout the Capitol, is made of terrazzo. Terrazzo is a mosaic flooring made by embedding small pieces of marble or granite in mortar and then polishing it until it is bright and shiny. The seals on the floor trace Texas history by representing the six flags that have flown over the state. The seal in the middle represents Texas as a Republic with its single white star and oak and olive branches symbolizing strength and peace. Directly below this seal is Texas in the United States. The other seals represent Texas under Spain, Texas under France, Texas under Mexico, and Texas under the Confederacy.This is the amazing Capitol dome which resembles the Nations Capitol in Washington. The Texas star in the center of the dome is actually eight feet in diameter and looms 266 feet above the Rotundas floor. The word Texas surrounds the star. If you clap your hands while standing in the middle of the Rotunda, youll experience the amazing echo the domed ceiling produces.Capitol Extension from above.Immediately north of the Capitol is the underground extension which was built in order to provide more space for committee rooms, offices, an auditorium, a public dining room, and the Capitol Bookstore. The extension covers over 600,000 square feet of space and has four levels with the two lower levels being for employee parking. Tunnels connect the extension to other state buildings. The extension has the feeling of being outdoors due to the massive skylights that provide natural light and spectacular views of the Capitol dome. There is also an outdoor rotunda that shows you how deep underground you really are!The Chamber of the House of Representatives is the largest room in the Capitol and used today as it was originally intended in 1888. There are 150 members including the Speaker of the House who presides over the body. Due to this large number, members vote using key pads mounted on their desks. Representatives do not speak from their desks but at the podiums at the front and back of the room. There are some very important historical paintings in this room that date back nearly 100 years. In fact, the original 1836 San Jacinto Battle Flag, one of only two flags remaining from the revolution, hangs in the House Chamber during sessions. You can find the House Chamber, offices, the old Supreme Court and the House gallery in the west wing of the Capitol.

Capitol is a great landmark with so much history to it. Loved walking around in the building. Plenty of parking nearby and short drive from many tourist locations including 6th street.

Ive had the opportunity to walk around a number of state capitols. This one stands out in the enormity of the building itself, and the extensive surrounding grounds. The Texas capitol is situated in a fairly walkable light urban neighborhood and surrounded by buildings of architectural or historic interest. The greenery of the grounds, with the governors mansion nearby, appears as an oasis in the city, with fountains and shade abundant. The dome of the capitol is easy to spot from all around the downtown area, and serves as an orientation landmark.

Truly an amazing place! You can wonder around here for house admiring the beautiful architecture! Don’t forget to check out the lower level!

A beautiful building with a ton of history behind it. We strolled around during the sunset and were not disappointed by the beautiful sky and warm colors on the building.

Closed due to covid and protesters but it was still good to see in person. Plenty of photo ops and site seeing will still give you plenty of things you check out. Cant wait until it opens up so we can further check out

Nice building and very Texas style.

Amazing place to spend an afternoon. Very friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable!

Great place to go to. Building is amazing to look at and huge! You can go almost all the way to the top of the dome. Theres also a basement area. Great time to go is during the Christmas holiday.

Family here since 1846! Love the majestic State Capitol Building! Bling Blinky of Texas Shout Out: Proud to be 4th generation Texan!

I visited the Capitol when passing through Austin. Very beautiful and the tour was free. The library is very informative. I even found some things from my hometown. Bathrooms were really clean. The gift shop had good prices on things.

The building is a beautiful sight to see and it’s full of rich history.

Good to see the Texas capitol . It’s good.

Fantastic old world architecture ! Nice Interiors !

If ever in Austin the Texas Capital is a must see. To see the history of the Texas Government and the rotunda is beautiful.

It is really a beautiful place. It is filled with monuments that will give one a great education on the history of Texas. I was filled with great respect for all the people that made this great state a reality. And the architecture of the building itself is a beauty to behold. My mouth was wide open for most of my stay there. Amazing!

If you come to Austin, you should totally go to the Capitol. The free tours they give are really good and interesting. They are also pretty short which is nice if you have kids and are going. Tour guides are knowledgable and friendly. If Congress is in session when you go, you can sit in the galleries and listen to the debates and votes.

Texas State Capitol is a magnificent landmark in Austin. We walked here from our hotel in downtown. The insides of the Capitol building are as awesome as the outside areas. Superb architecture. The dome is grand and beautiful from inside too. The Texas lone star design can be seen at many places. Restrooms and drinking water facilities are available and are very clean and nice. We toured the whole premises, read the information and took pictures. It was really great visiting this historically and politically important place in Texas.

Beautiful grounds and building. Great history to be seen. Start in Treasury Office and see a photo of the Texas currency prior to it becoming a State. Grab a self guide tour pamphlet or join a guided tour for in depth info. For a little bit of fun trivia grab a scavenger hunt page and enjoy! The fourth floor Bonus question was our favorite! The grounds are full of monuments celebrating the rich history of Texas contributions to our country. It also memorializes a time that challenged this Nation with the struggle of States Rights. The largest of any Capitol building in the entire U.S. including the U.S. Capitol. Definitely worth a visit, and yes it is made from granite (TX red granite).