Complete Your Trip - Never Pass Up A Chance to Visit Texas State Capitol

As the fourth building to serve as the seat id the Texas Government, Texas State Capitol is located in Austin. It houses the chambers of the State legislature and the office of the Governor. Originally designed in 1881, the building is in the National Register of Historic places, designated as one of the National Historic Landmarks.

Tours:

Visitors to the Texas State Capitol can plan their visit to the building during business hours through out the week. On weekdays, the building is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm. They may opt for self-guided tours or have guides to furnish them with information. This can be throughout the year except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Day and Easter.

Places to Visit:

The visitors should ensure that they visit places such as the House Chambers, which is the building's largest room and houses 150 representatives when in session. Here they will see the Original flag from the Battle of San Jacinto in addition to other artifacts on display. They can also visit the Senate chamber that contains the original desks bought in 1888 and sample a view of the historical paintings on the walls.

Other places that visitors can pay a visit include the original Governor's office, Supreme Courtroom and the State Library. They visitors will also see a number of monuments dedicated to the heroes of the Alamo on the Capitol complex's grounds. Guests can also sample different cuisines from the Texas State Capitol Grill and purchase different items, including the capitol ornaments, clothes, jewelry and others at the gift shop.