Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin

Name: Texas Governor's Mansion
Address: 1010 Colorado St, Austin, 78701-2334, United States
Telephone: +1 512-305-8524

#55 among attractions in Austin

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture

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The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Phalen Abbott are the current residents. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'22"N, 97°44'35"W

Address

1010 Colorado StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701-2334 United States

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+1 512-305-8524

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Texas Governor's Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Mexic-Arte Museum, Scholz Garten.

~1150 ftNE
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
6 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
~920 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
5 min walk • The Heroes of the Alamo Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating those who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds, in Austin, Texas, United States. It was designed by J.S.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
11 min walk • Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
14 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
~1140 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
6 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary's Cathedral.
~1300 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
7 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a live theatre venue/movie theatre located in downtown Austin, Texas. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1976.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
11 min walk • The Ritz is a historic theater in the 6th Street district in Austin, Texas. The building's history includes use as a movie theater, music hall, club, and comedy house. It reopened after renovations in fall 2007 as the new downtown location for the Alamo Drafthouse.
~950 ftSW
Collection of Austin cultural history
Austin History Center, Austin
5 min walk • The Austin History Center is the local history collection of the Austin Public Library and the city's historical archive. The building opened as the official Austin Public Library in 1933 and served as the main library until 1979, when library functions moved to the John Henry Faulk Library, a newer facility next door.
~1790 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Scarbrough Building, Austin
9 min walk • The Scarbrough Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Austin, Texas. Located on the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street, the Chicago-style building was originally home to the flagship E.M. Scarbrough & Sons department store. The building was the first steel-framed high-rise in Austin.
~890 ftE
Monuments and statues
Tejano Monument, Austin
5 min walk • The Tejano Monument is a memorial commemorating the impact of Tejanos on Texas culture and history, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, United States.
~730 ftW
Art Deco architecture
Travis County Courthouse, Austin
4 min walk • The Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse is the county courthouse for Travis County, Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the courthouse holds civil and criminal trial courts and other functions of county government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Texas Governor's Mansion open?

Texas Governor's Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 2 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 4 pm
Friday 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Texas Governor's Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Westgate Tower, Austin (3 min walk), Lundberg Bakery, Austin (3 min walk), Downtown Austin, Austin (3 min walk), Travis County Courthouse, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to Texas Governor's Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Texas Governor's Mansion:

Bus

Megabus (12 min walk)
Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (12 min walk)

Train

Downtown (16 min walk)
Austin (22 min walk)