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Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Traveler Resources
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
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1. Capitol Complex Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 354 reviews
The state's oldest office building now houses a tourist center, full of brochures to help you get the most out of your trip.
Reviewed By jqg97 - St. Augustine, United States
I really do love visiting the capitol when I visit Austin. The have the most elegant tree at Christmas time and the Tuba concert there was glorious!!
2. Austin Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Let our friendly volunteers guide your stay in Austin. Stop by our new downtown Visitor Center for information on tours of the city, events, can't-miss destinations . . . even dining suggestions. And while you're there, browse around Austin's official gift shop.
Reviewed By PCYC869 - Oxnard, United States
I almost always visit visitor centers when I travel , I called this place from LA even before I came ! This one is fun to visit, lots of information ‼️ You can learn about tours , just anything one can do in Austin and it’s surrounding area ‼️ It’s rt next door the Hilton, which has a delightful place to eat breakfast if you are meeting your tour group The staff was really helpful , would go there again
3. Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Austin History Center
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
A beautiful neo-classical building houses this library; contains tons of in-depth information on the history of Texas.
