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Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue

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296 Reviews

#27 of 351 things to do in Austin

Sights & Landmarks, Monuments & Statues

Riverside Drive & South First Street, Adjacent to Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX

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This bronze statue commemorates the life and music of singer/songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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Riverside Drive & South First Street, Adjacent to Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX

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Misty H

Kearney, Nebraska

14336

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Stevie Ray

It was fun hitting the trail and finding the statue. I took a few pictures and found the plaque behind the statue.

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PacoToonces

255

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Worth walking by

Very easy walk to the statue through a riverside park. Austin city skyline in the background makes for a nice photo.

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365giannad

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

930164

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Come at night!

What incredible history. Came here during a night time photography course . Take a camera and use a flash at night. It’s a haunting image with the city behind you. You might want to come in evening because day here in summer is way too...More

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David S

Seattle, Washington, United States

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The House is Cryin’

Great walk along the Colorado River to see the awesome Stevie Ray Vaughn statue. Be aware that the mapping function in TripAdvisor is way off. It shows the statue near the bridge, but it is actually about 300 feet west of there. I needed Google...More

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Ramona I

Dallas, Texas

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Short Hike to View Statue

Short Hike bypassing a lot of joggers, shirtless men and dog walkers (some dogs off leash!) The statue is not that big and waterway is not that clean to be awed by. Stevie Ray Vaughan was a resident of Austin in 1972. It's fun to...More

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drsxr1

Austin, Texas

Reviewed August 6, 2018

bring a flash light at night

This iconic statue of one of Austin's most famous sons is a must see when visiting the capital city. If you are adding the walk by at night, bring a freaking flash light..last time I was there, it was bathed in...darkness. What the .__________ Yes,...More

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Craig H

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Excellent Texas music history stop

Always a must-see in Austin. Take a picture with one of the greatest guitar players in music history.

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Judith J

Bangor, Maine

141

Reviewed July 31, 2018

I'm a fan!

So if you haven't a clue who he is, then it just a statue but for a music fan, it was really cool to take a photo next to it.