Austin, TX

Texas Capitol Visitor's Center in Austin

Address: 112 E 11th St., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 305-8400
Web: www.tspb.state.tx.us

The Texas Capitol Visitor's Center is the perfect spot to plan and start your tour of the stunning Texas State Capitol. The breathtaking beauty and unusual construction of the Texas State Capitol is truly the stuff of legends in the Lone Star State.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970, the Texas Capitol is a popular tourist attraction. Besides touring the building, visitors can view artifacts of Texas history including the original flag from the Battle of San Jacinto, historical paintings and the original Senator desks from 1888.

At the visitor's center, gallery assistants and travel coordinators can help start you on a self-guided tour. Besides briefing visitors about the exhibits, the staff can also answer any questions. Free, 45-minute tours are conducted daily.