Location: East Austin
Top Things to do in East Austin
The 8 Best Things to do in East Austin, Texas (TX)
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
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1. Texas State Cemetery
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4.5 based on 294 reviews
Some of Texas' most prominent historical figures are buried in this cemetery.
Reviewed By RMc179 - Fort Worth, United States
I cannot believe I've been a Texan all my life and haven't been there until now. This place is amazing. It's a wonderful and peaceful cemetery which is a resting place for notable Texans from the 1800s right up to present day. You will be shocked and humbled to see the graves of governors, pioneers, soldiers, artists and athletes. So many famous names, so little time. Make the time to visit this place! I left feeling inspired to dig deeper into Texas history.
2. French Legation State Historic Site
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
The French Legation State Historic Site in Austin began in 1841 as a private home for France’s representative to the Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois, after the French monarch officially recognized the Republic of Texas as a sovereign nation. Dubois was promoted to “chargé d’affaires,” which is a diplomat who heads an embassy in the absence of the ambassador, and established an official legation in Texas. When Dubois was unable to find a suitable house, he hired builders to construct the Legation house. The historic structure and landscape provide a cultural destination where people from the surrounding neighborhoods can gather.
3. Texas Music Museum
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
4. Oakwood Cemetery
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Austin's oldest cemetery.
Reviewed By Oranparker - Sulphur, United States
I honestly wish I’d had a full day to commit to this cemetery. It has so much history, and beautiful memorials to see. If you are coming to Austin, please set solid time aside to appreciate this solemn place.
5. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
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3.5 based on 21 reviews
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, interpretation, and exhibition of historical and cultural material reflecting all dimensions of experiences of persons of African decent living in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the United States. The museum is also a key source of information on the history and celebration of Juneteenth. Permanent Exhibits include: LC Anderson Highschool, Austin's first African American High School Juneteenth and Juneteenth Memorial Monuments Austin African American Families Jumping the Broom George Washington Carver Window The Genealogy Center his housed in the a historic building that was the first Austin Public Library, the first Austin Public Branch Library, the first African American Neighborhood Museum in the State of Texas, and the first genealogy center in the area focused on Black History. Other features include: Boyd Vance Theatre Dance Studio Classroom Commercial Kitchen Conference Room Meeting Room Special Event Space Juneteenth Memorial Lawn Special Events happen year-round. Self-guided audio tours available upon request. Please bring your own headphones.
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7. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
8. University of Texas Visitors Information Center
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