Austin area guide
What to do around University of Texas
UT campus + The Drag; major visitor/cultural anchor (Nominatim polygon; capped north extent to campus core). A Austin area guide with nearby places, food stops, walking routes, and a map you can open when you arrive.
What should I do near University of Texas?
UT campus + The Drag; major visitor/cultural anchor (Nominatim polygon; capped north extent to campus core).
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Source-backed place · Public art
Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
Standing proudly on the University of Texas at Austin's East Mall, this impressive 12-foot bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther Kin…
Source-backed place · History
Battle Hall
Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, Battle Hall is a historic 1911 Spanish Renaissance masterpiece on the UT Austin camp…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
Step in front of the legendary Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, the monumental 100,119-seat home of Texas Longhorns footba…
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Source-backed place · Public art
The Seven Mustangs
Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, The Seven Mustangs is a dynamic bronze sculpture by Alexander Phimister Proc…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Texas Performing Arts
Located on the University of Texas campus, Texas Performing Arts is one of the nation's largest live arts organizations, featurin…
Source-backed place · Public art
Monochrome for Austin
Encounter Monochrome for Austin, a striking 50-foot-tall outdoor sculpture by Nancy Rubins on the UT Austin campus. Assembled fro…
Source-backed place · Museums
Blanton Museum of Art
Discover Central Texas's largest art collection at the Blanton Museum of Art. Home to over 21,000 works, this premier university…
Texas's premier university art museum, with 21,000+ works and standout contemporary and Latin American art.
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin
Experience Ellsworth Kelly’s "Austin," a breathtaking 2,715-square-foot chapel-like stone sanctuary at the Blanton Museum of Art.…
Source-backed place · Public art
Austin
Experience 'Austin', a monumental work of public art by Ellsworth Kelly, located at the Blanton Museum of Art. This stunning stru…
Source-backed place · History
Santa Rita No. 1
Discover Santa Rita No. 1, the historic oil rig that transformed the University of Texas. Relocated to the Austin campus, this mo…
Source-backed place · Museums
LBJ Presidential Library
Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library is the largest presidential library in Texas. I…
A presidential library honoring Lyndon B. Johnson with a replica Oval Office, historic documents, and a real moon rock.
Source-backed place · Museums
Harry Ransom Center
Located on the University of Texas campus, the Harry Ransom Center is a world-renowned humanities research library and museum. It…
A major humanities and art collection with rotating exhibits on literature, photography, film, and art.
Source-backed place · Public art
Barbara Jordan Statue
Honor the legacy of trailblazing leader Barbara Jordan at this landmark bronze statue on the UT Austin campus. Erected in 2009, i…
Source-backed place · History
Littlefield House
This striking 1894 Victorian mansion is the oldest building on UT Austin's main campus. Though closed to the public, its ornate t…
Source-backed place · Event Venue
The Cactus Cafe
Located inside the University of Texas campus, the Cactus Cafe has been a legendary, intimate live music venue and listening room…
Source-backed place · Museums
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Discover the story of Texas at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Established in 2001, this interactive museum features thre…
Source-backed place · Public art
23rd Street Mural (Austintatious)
Discover "Austintatious," Austin’s oldest and most iconic public mural. Painted by UT students starting in 1973, this vibrant str…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Texas Capitol Grounds and Complex
Explore the sprawling 22-acre Texas Capitol Grounds and Complex. This historic civic space features 22 monuments, shaded pedestri…
Free Gyde walk · Downtown Austin: Capitol, History & Architecture
Downtown Austin: Capitol, History & Architecture
A 2.3-kilometer walk through Austin's historic downtown core, with eight stops linking the city's oldest hotel, its ceremonial main avenue,…
Free Gyde walk · Lady Bird Lake & Zilker: Austin Outdoors & Icons
Lady Bird Lake & Zilker: Austin Outdoors & Icons
A roughly 2.7-kilometer waterfront ramble along the south shore of Lady Bird Lake and into Zilker Park, with seven outdoor stops spanning s…
Free Gyde walk · South Congress (SoCo): Murals, Music & Vintage
South Congress (SoCo): Murals, Music & Vintage
A 2.3 km walk down Austin's legendary South Congress Avenue, with six stops linking lakefront music landmarks, performing-arts venues, a re…
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