Pros: Impressive building that tells tall tales... Cons: n/a
It just wouldn't be right if the Texas State Capitol weren't the biggest state capitol in the United States, and it is. Not only that, but when the cowboy architects built the structure, back in 1888, they made darn sure that their rotunda was even ...
Pros: Beautiful Building, great for families Cons: lots of walking
My family and I have actually visited the Austin many times. On our way to San Antonio a few years ago, with our boys, we decided it was time for them to visit the Capital Building of the state that they had grown up in.
Pros: History, convenient hotels and restaurants, occasional famous people. Cons: Still a bit gritty and dusty in places.
A couple days after Thanksgiving, I flew to Austin to learn a bit about how to use some software my employers had acquired. I was pleased with the spiffy new airport on the southeast side of town, and upon arriving at the Embassy Suites, discovered that...
Pros: Very pretty and interesting Cons: Takes a long time to see the whole thing
I first toured the Capital Building back when I was about 12, long before it was a "complex". I am sad to say that once I moved to Austin about 11 years ago, I just didn't ever have the desire to see it again until some friends of mine came to...
Pros: Beautiful architecture, grounds keeping and rich history Cons: there are a whole lot of stairs :}
...feels a little odd at times. I have worked in the Texas capitol building for about six years, and it hasn't begun to lose it grandeur and majesty. There is not a day that I walk through it that I don't notice some detail or perspective that I...
Pros: Cool to look around, can be interesting Cons: gets dull after a while
Taking a trip to the capitol may not be a heart-thumping thrill ride but it can be very interesting. I live in Austin and have visited the capitol many times. The history of it is very unique. The building is made of limestone from marble falls. ...
Worth a trip out of the way no matter where you are going by kmarks81 ,Mar 13 '07
Pros: Beautiful scenery in every corner you look Cons: A bit away from anywhere unless you are in Austin
This place was so beautiful. The scenery AROUND the building was enough to take my breath away. The structure. The lighting. The windows. There is no one things that would ever make me not want to visit the place again. Thank God I moved to Texas
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