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Texas State Capitol
Capitol Building and Historic and Protected Site
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Lovely grounds to just hang out on and relax."(12 Tips)
"A great place to learn about the history of Texas.""(3 Tips)
"It is built of limestone and pink granite."(4 Tips)
"Love, Killer Robot Unicorns from Space :-) #socialdash"(3 Tips)
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Oz LublingMarch 12, 2010impressive space. the dome is beautiful. definitely worth checking out while you're at SXSW..
Chuq YangMarch 28, 2011Go through the metal detectors at the doors and look up the middle of the capitol dome!
You have to go through the stupid metal detector now. It is worth it though.
Catherine SchneiderDecember 4, 2011Come join other Austinites in singing Christmas carols on the steps of the capitol. First weekend of December.
Launch MediaSeptember 21, 2010Run through the sprinklers at night and take pictures! But be safe, go with a friend.
Jacques CasimirFebruary 23, 2011If you have a permit to carry a concealed handgun you can bypass the security line !
Eran ShilonDecember 28, 2011Stand on the star on the floor below the dome and do an evil laugh to hear an echo of your voice...
Great place to meet for short meetings AND pretty good food..
Matthew WazbinskiFebruary 18, 2011Even though the fountain on the right MAY SEEM uneven its actually level. Crazy.
Deven NongbriAugust 24, 2010Look closely at the outer walls of the capitol building - they're full of fossils! Read more
Flick BoomOctober 5, 2010A psuedo political rally was held here on August 27th, 2009 for the film Machete. Check the link! Read more
Ken GuffeyMarch 25, 2018Some of the staff there are very rude!! One hell of a note to be treated that way when they are paid with our tax money.
Have a Breakfast Bowl - your taste buds will thank you and your arteries will curse you.
Don't eat the lasagna at the Capitol Grill. It's like eating a block of cheese.
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Places inside Texas State Capitol
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"Have a picnic or bring a blanket to read on. It's also a great place to go running if you want a change from town lake trail!"
Shelly Tang - 7.8
"Pick up Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait in the gift shop. It's my photo book! (Blue cover with Stevie Ray Vaughan picture on the cover)"
Peter Tsai 
"Self guided tours until you get lost then just hitch a ride on someone else's :)"
Nicholas Cains
