Westgate Tower, Austin

Name: Westgate Tower
Address: Austin, United States

#108 among attractions in Austin

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The Westgate Tower is a mixed-use high-rise building in downtown Austin, Texas. The twenty-six-story 261-foot tower block was designed in 1962 and completed in 1966; its name reflects its location across the street from the west gate of the Texas State Capitol. Designed by architect Edward Durell Stone, the tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2012. ()

Completed: 1966 (58 years ago)Height: 261 ftFloors: 26Coordinates: 30°16'27"N, 97°44'34"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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Westgate Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~820 ftE
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
4 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...
~730 ftE
Monuments and statues
Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin
4 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
13 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
Museum, History museum, Cinema
Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
13 min walk • The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a history museum in Austin, Texas. The museum, located a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol at 1800 North Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to interpreting the continually unfolding "Story of Texas" to the broadest...
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
12 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.
~1400 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary, Austin
7 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.
~1770 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Paramount Theatre, Austin
9 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.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ritz, Austin
13 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.
~1300 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place
Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin
7 min walk • The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, is a memorial designed by New Mexico artist Duke Sundt, installed on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, United States.
~1310 ftSW
Collection of Austin cultural history
Austin History Center, Austin
7 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.
~520 ftS
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin
3 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westgate Tower?

Nearby attractions include Texas Governor's Mansion, Austin (3 min walk), Central Christian Church, Austin (4 min walk), Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin (4 min walk), Lundberg Bakery, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to Westgate Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westgate Tower:

Bus

Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (9 min walk)
Megabus (10 min walk)

Train

Downtown (18 min walk)
Austin (23 min walk)