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Texas State Capitol
7,801 reviews
#1 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The grounds have dozens of
statues
and memorials that detail the lore and history of the Republic of Texas and it’s path to statehood, making the study of history interactive and fun."
"All in all a great place to visit,walk around and take in some history.The capitol has a lot of great
architecture
and intresting spots to see .Free tours check,history buff check, photography buff check (did my d..."
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Texas State Cemetery
294 reviews
#2 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"It's the
final resting place
for such Lone Star notables as Texas Revolutionary General and Republic of Texas Vice President Edward Burleson, "The Father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin, General Albert Sidney Johnston..."
"There’s a
visitors
area with historical documents and artifacts, the grounds were clean and well cared for and they had clean climate controlled restrooms."
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The Driskill
1,811 reviews
#3 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The Driscoll is worth a visit for several reasons: great hotel, outstanding restaurants, great bar, historical
landmark
, and even on Austin’s ghost tour."
"A beautiful
classic hotel
with interesting history, architecture and even a few friendly ghosts!"
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Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
93 reviews
#4 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The 6 floors of light filled space includes an outdoor
rooftop garden
and reading porch with amazing views, an IT petting zoo where you can explore modern technology gadgets, special areas for teens, children, and..."
"Exceptional architecture, natural light, unique designs (rooftop garden) and creative spaces for all users makes this a welcoming place for
visitors
of all ages."
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Mount Bonnell
1,596 reviews
#5 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"You are able to
walk up
the steps or the easy way up to the top feels kind of cool that George Armstrong Custer used to have picnics there with his wife ."
"Mount Bonnell is a great place for a picnic or just to hang out and spend a little time journal writing or taking photos of the
Austin skyline
in the distance."
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University of Texas at Austin
934 reviews
#6 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The campus is beautiful to
walk around
, the tower offers tours up to the top, behind it is a turtle pond where dozens of turtles are always sunbathing."
"An open campus with outstanding
landmarks
and open areas to enjoy a growing city, I find it incredible."
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
357 reviews
#7 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Had to stop by and pay tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn Right on the river in
downtown Austin
Went home and listened to Texas Flood RIP Stevie"
"This is a Great monument to a Blues
legend
and a must see if you are in Austin"
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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
197 reviews
#8 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The stadium has lots of food options and provides a great atmosphere to cheer on the
Horns
!"
"... a choice, unless Texas has returned to top ten territory, then you might have to get a second mortgage to buy a ticket...but I digress.. Its
an amazing experience
, the score board, the pageantry...check it out!!"
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SoCo District
840 reviews
#9 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Lots to see, experience, great restaurants and music
venues
and the street art and murals is a blast."
"You will take in a mile of an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment near
downtown
Austin."
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South Congress Avenue
1,480 reviews
#10 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"A mix of mid century modern, art deco, and wild west architecture - beautiful
murals
everywhere from the Austin postcard to the "I love you so much"."
"A wonderful walking activity about 4 -5 blocks long with
cool shops
selling local giftware (and of course, some typical imports), cool candy shops, clothing stores, restaurants and bars."
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Congress Avenue
345 reviews
#11 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Lots of murals, old unique Austin shops, restaurants and bars, and music
venues
too of course."
"And it's hard to get a better taste of Austin than to
stroll
from the Congress Ave "bat bridge" to the State Capitol."
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St. Mary's Cathedral
133 reviews
#12 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"We simply walked by the church and WOW.... what
great architecture
!"
"Located
downtown
Austin, St. Mary's is one beautiful church."
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I Love You So Much Mural
312 reviews
#13 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Demi-attached to the Hotel San Jose, the I Love You mural has attracted
tourists
, families, people getting engaged, old friends and locals who want to through down the gauntlet d'amour, Whether it's social media,..."
"In the SOCO area, stop by this wall and
take pictures
of your loved ones with the ( I love you so much mural ) in the background."
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Circuit of The Americas
1,045 reviews
#14 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Lots of
great viewing
areas to see different areas of the track."
"It was good to see the
landmarks
that we have seen on the TV and get a sense of how long the F1 circuit is."
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Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats
4,093 reviews
#15 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"A sure to please experience!at that correct time at
dusk
every evening you will see bats flutter out from underneath the bridge which is designed as an aqueduct type of bridge which facilitates the nesting of bats."
"We were at river level at a nice observation platform at the NE corner of the bridge, allowing us a good
vantage point
to see the bats flying east, although many people lined the west edge of Congress itself."
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HOPE Outdoor Gallery
391 reviews
#16 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Soon,
graffiti artists
from all over the city began spreading their love and art everywhere when HOPE, a nonprofit production group that connects creative people with various social causes became interested in sup..."
"Though it takes away from the rusty feel of
street art
when it will be a museum :("
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Pennybacker Bridge
164 reviews
#17 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"If you head off to the right after taking your iconic photo there is a
trail
that's a good mile or two with beautiful flowers and butterflies and some more views further down the river"
"It's iconic... a
hill country
landmark that makes you feel connected to the rolling landscape while you're (technically) in the city."
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6th Street
1,558 reviews
#18 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"I’ve always heard Austin was the live music capital of the world, I just saw it first hand!!!! Worth a
stroll
down 6th street if you are near down town Austin."
"This is a very active downtown tourist area worth taking in to see local musical talent and local cuisine - just an all round fun
bar scene
."
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Greetings from Austin Mural
47 reviews
#19 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"We love collecting
postcards
- and this is a photo spot with a life size postcard to pose by."
"I always like to have my photo taken near the Greetings From
Murals
in Towns I visit."
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O. Henry Home & Museum
78 reviews
#20 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The museum, located in
downtown Austin
right next to the Susanna Dickinson Museum, is another historical gem."
"It was really interesting to learn about a part of O Henry's
history
."
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Cathedral of Junk
153 reviews
#21 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"There’s even a
treasure
hunt you can do if you want."
"He offered to
take pictures
of us and showed us the best photo ops."
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Chapel Dulcinea
62 reviews
#22 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
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Radha Madhav Dham
32 reviews
#23 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"Even if you do not go inside the actual temple, at least
stroll
through the grounds."
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Rainey Street Historic District
34 reviews
#24 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
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Neill-Cochran House Museum
27 reviews
#25 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"The house is a great place to dig into
Austin history
and architecture, and it's beautiful!"
"So we had a great time walking through the house on a self guided tour, looking at special
exhibits
and enjoying the long rope swing in front."
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University of Texas Tower
64 reviews
#26 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
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Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
18 reviews
#27 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"You will have great views of the river, nature along each side and also great view of
downtown
"
"I erroneously posted my review to the other hike and bike trail
route
review spot, but did this walk with my wife last week."
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St. Edward's University
26 reviews
#28 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
"
Beautiful campus
"
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French Legation Museum
36 reviews
#29 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
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East Sixth Street
77 reviews
#30 of 93 Sights & Landmarks in Austin
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What are the best places for sights & landmarks in Austin?
These places are best for sights & landmarks in Austin:
Texas State Capitol
Mount Bonnell
The Driskill
Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats
South Congress Avenue
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Which places provide the best sights & landmarks in Austin for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly sights & landmarks in Austin:
Texas State Capitol
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
Mount Bonnell
University of Texas at Austin
Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue
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Which places provide the best sights & landmarks in Austin for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking sights & landmarks in Austin:
Texas State Capitol
Texas State Cemetery
The Driskill
Mount Bonnell
University of Texas at Austin
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Which places provide the best sights & landmarks in Austin for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking sights & landmarks in Austin:
Texas State Capitol
The Driskill
Mount Bonnell
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
6th Street
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Which places provide the best sights & landmarks in Austin for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly sights & landmarks in Austin:
Texas State Capitol
Texas State Cemetery
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
Mount Bonnell
University of Texas at Austin
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Which places provide the most romantic sights & landmarks in Austin?
These are the most romantic places for sights & landmarks in Austin:
The Driskill
Mount Bonnell
SoCo District
South Congress Avenue
I Love You So Much Mural
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