Governor's Mansion - Austin Things To Do

  • Address: 1010 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Phone: +1 512 463 5518
  • Website:www.governor.state.tx.us
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Governor's Mansion
1010 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701

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  • Although this is one of the oldest buildings in the city (1856), this opulent house is far from a mere symbol or museum piece. State law requires that the governor live here whenever he or she is in Austin. If the governor happens to be hosting a luncheon, you might notice warm smells wafting fro... more on Frommers
  • Abner Cook, a leading architect of his day, designed the mansion, one of Austin's most elegant dwellings. The 1865 home has been the home of every Texas governor since the state's fifth, Elisha Marshall Pease. Constructed of bricks made in Austin and wood from nearby forests, the two-story mansio... more on Fodor's

Directions

Bus: Red, Blue, Gold, or Orange 'Dillo

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Hours

Tours generally offered every 20 min. Mon-Thurs 10am-noon (last tour starts 11:40am)

Other Web Resources

  • www.governor.state.tx.us
  • http://www.traveliowa.com
  • http://www.austintexas.org
  • http://www.beaumontcvb.com

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