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From Austin, Texas Capitol Building to Austin State
Cemetery
by maggieowens | on January 16, 2013
Things to See in Austin, Texas
Ever since I was 16 (many years ago), it has been a dream of mine to travel. I have been fortunate enough to do
some traveling in my time for which I am very grateful.
Today, I am very pleased to be in Austin, Texas. I am
here for a conference for TheEmpower Network and I decided to take a couple of extra days to do some sight
seeing.
One thing that I will definitely do different the next time is that I will rent a car. I did my travels today on foot
and after walking for a total of about 4 1/2 hours my body said enough. But, I loved every minute of it. I really
enjoyed seeing some of the things this city of Austin has to offer.
Austin, Texas Historic 6th St.

2. Downtown 6th St Renovated Historical Buildings
This seven block strip is home to dozens of pubs, clubs and restaurants. While walking along this strip, I saw
several native stone buildings and Victorian buildings that have been renovated.If you are looking for some
nightlife, 6th St offers live music, dancing and good food.
Once I hit Congress Ave., I could see the Austin, Texas State Capitol Building.
Texas State Capitol
Texas State Capitol
The Austin, Texas State Capitol is the largest of the state capitols in the United States . Located at 1100
Congress Ave., it is built from Sunset Red granite . Verybeautiful architecture and very impressive.
This is a definite must see when you come to Austin, Texas.
The grounds cover approximately 3 1/2 acres of land and is very serene and peaceful. Inside the capitol you
can take free tours which last approximately 1/2 hour and you are also free to wander around for as long as you
like.
There’s lots to see and the tour is free. My favorite to see was the Senate Chamber and the House of
Representative’s Chamber. To be able to actually see where congress/senators and governor meet and make
laws and decisions is really pretty awesome.

3. To be honest, this is actually the first capitol building I have visited, but I know it will not be my last. Lots of
history here.
Next I headed over to the Texas State Cemetery. I’ve got to tell you, it was a little further walk than I thought
it would be. I decided to hail a cab at Red River St and 11th and it turned out to be only a few more blocks
from where I was. Oh well. I should have hailed the cab back at the State Capitol Building.
Republic Hill – Austin State Cemetery
There is one thing that I always like to do when I visit places and that is visit cemeteries. I don’t know why,
but I just like to visit them especially when they have some of the beautiful tall head stones.
The cemetery covers 22 acres and is the final resting place for individuals who have made a significant
contribution to the state of Texas such as Stephen F. Austin who is known as “the father of Texas”. Soldiers,
elected state officials and other prominent men and women are buried here.
You can pick up a brochure at the visitors center on the premises which will give you a information on
locations of monuments or where specific dignitaries have been laid to rest.
Walking around the grounds of the cemetery, reading all of the history of the individuals on the tombstones
was quite amazing.
September 11th Memorial

4. One memorial in particular that touched me was the September 11th Memorial.
These steel columns were salvaged from the World Trade Center at Ground Zero New York City. It was
dedicated on September 11, 2003.
I hope you have enjoyed coming along with me on my journey. Maybe something you read or saw here will
encourage you to visit Austin, Texas. My site seeing has ended for the day but will for sure continue on
tomorrow in this very exciting city of Austin, Texas. I hope you come along. Would love to hear your opinions
in the comment section of this blog and if you found this information helpful and think it may help others
when visiting Austin, Texas, please share.
Thank you for joining me. Until tomorrow,
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