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Austin - Historic sites

Things to Do: Historic sites

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 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 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 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 Popularity Index: #47 of 199 attractions in Austin

The oldest existing home in Austin that was the oldest foreign legation in the U.S. built outside of Washington D.C.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #66 of 199 attractions in Austin

Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 199 attractions in Austin

A 500-year old tree marking the boundary between Anglo and Indian territory.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #83 of 199 attractions in Austin

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

Attraction type: Statue
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #90 of 199 attractions in Austin

Bronze sculpture dedicated to three of Austin's mid-19th century heroes: Roy Bedichek, J. Frank Dobie and Walter Prescott Webb.

Attraction type: Statue
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 199 attractions in Austin

A compound of elaborately decorated 19th century homes.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #97 of 199 attractions in Austin

Dr. R.K. Smoot one of the founders of the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #100 of 199 attractions in Austin

Austin's oldest cemetery.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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Step back in time to the mid 1800s: this working farm lets you live like a Pioneer.

Attraction type: Historic home; Museum
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Attraction type: Historic home
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Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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