Austin history and landmarks

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The Contemporary Austin

Located in downtown Austin, The Contemporary Austin is the city's primary contemporary art museum. Housed in the historic Jones C…

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Antone’s exterior and marquee

Admire the vintage marquee and ornate facade of Antone’s, Downtown Austin’s iconic 'Home of the Blues.' Established in 1975, this…

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Austin Motel

Operating on South Congress Avenue since 1938, the historic Austin Motel is a beloved retro motor court. Famous for its highly su…

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Barton Springs Archaeological and Historical District

Dive into Austin's history at this historic district centered on Barton Springs Pool. Inhabited for 10,000 years, this lush oasis…

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Congress Avenue Bridge

Spanning Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, this concrete arch bridge is famous for hosting the world's largest urban bat colony.…

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Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium

Located on the University of Texas campus, this historic 100,119-capacity stadium has been the home of Longhorns football since 1…

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East Sixth Street Historic District

Discover the vibrant heart of downtown Austin in the East Sixth Street Historic District, a historic entertainment hub boasting o…

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Historic East Sixth streetscape near Congress

Discover Austin's vibrant Historic East Sixth Street, a National Register district famed for its intact late-19th-century Victori…

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Jesse Driskill’s original hotel site

Standing at 6th and Brazos, the Romanesque-style Driskill is Austin's oldest operating hotel. Built in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse…

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LBJ Presidential Library

Explore the legacy of America's 36th president at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. Located on the University of Texas camp…

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Moonlight Towers

Standing 165 feet tall, Austin's historic Moonlight Towers are the only surviving structures of their kind in the world. Erected…

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Pecan Street / Sixth Street

Once known as Pecan Street, Austin’s historic Sixth Street is a vibrant downtown entertainment district famous for its preserved…

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Rainey Street

Located in downtown Austin, Rainey Street is a historic district where charming, early 20th-century bungalow homes have been crea…

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Sixth Street

Discover Sixth Street, Austin's iconic historic corridor and legendary entertainment district. Formerly known as Pecan Street, th…

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South Congress Avenue Historic Corridor

Stretching from Lady Bird Lake, South Congress Avenue—affectionately known as SoCo—is Austin's iconic, walkable corridor. It seam…

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Texas Governor’s Mansion

Located just southwest of the Texas Capitol, this historic 1856 Greek Revival mansion is the oldest continuously occupied executi…

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The University of Texas Tower

Rising 307 feet at the heart of the University of Texas campus, the iconic UT Tower is a New Classicist masterpiece designed by P…

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University of Texas at Austin Main Campus

Explore the historic heart of the University of Texas at Austin. Known as the "Forty Acres," this vibrant 423.5-acre campus featu…

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Austin’s first skyscraper site at Sixth and Congress

Stand at the historic corner of Sixth and Congress, the site of Austin's first store and its very first skyscraper. Built in 1910…

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Barton Springs Bathhouse

Located in Austin's Zilker Park, the historic 1947 Barton Springs Bathhouse is a National Register-listed landmark. Currently und…

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Capitol Visitors Center

Housed in Austin's oldest surviving government building, this castle-like 1857 landmark offers interactive exhibits, a replica Ca…

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Downs Field

Stand where legends played at Downs Field, a historic East Austin landmark. Once home to the Negro League's Austin Black Senators…

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East Cesar Chavez Historic District

Explore one of Austin's oldest neighborhoods, where rich history, diverse cultural heritage, and vibrant public art meet. From it…

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Overlooking Lady Bird Lake, this vibrant cultural center celebrates Mexican American and Latino arts. Reopened in 2026 after a ma…