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Austin - History and culture

Things to Do: History and culture

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 199 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 199 attractions in Austin

This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Library; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 199 attractions in Austin

The Governor's Mansion is closed for major deferred maintenance on the historical structure. Tour information will be posted on the official website when tours resume.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic home; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 199 attractions in Austin

Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty shop; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 199 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 199 attractions in Austin

Bakery built in 1876, complete with an old-fashioned oven and wooden baker's spade.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 199 attractions in Austin

Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 199 attractions in Austin

Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.

Attraction type: History museum; Pond; Hot spring/geyser; Library; Waterway
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 199 attractions in Austin

Busy street lined with clubs, restaurants, pubs and galleries.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 199 attractions in Austin

A National Historic Landmark, the Texas Capitol is the largest state capitol in the United States.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 199 attractions in Austin

Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton Museum of Art! In April, the eagerly anticipated new museum opened the doors of its new building, issuing in a new cultural era for Austin. Located...

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 199 attractions in Austin

The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 199 attractions in Austin

Street lined with lots of great restaurants.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 199 attractions in Austin

Sydney Porter, the writer known as O. Henry, lived in this Victorian cottage from 1893 to 1895.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 199 attractions in Austin

Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Other; Park; Landmark/point of interest; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Other; Country western bar; Dam
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 199 attractions in Austin

Although art exhibits rotate here every two months, this museum has one popular permanent exhibit: the Children's Participatory Gallery, with lots of hands-on exhibits for the younger art viewer.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 199 attractions in Austin

A beautiful neo-classical building houses this library; contains tons of in-depth information on the history of Texas.

Attraction type: Library
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