Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, Austin

Name: Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument
Address: Austin, United States

#53 among attractions in Austin

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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. It serves as a tribute to all Texans who served in the Vietnam War and a memorial to the 3,417 who died. Ground was broken on March 25, 2013 on the northeast side of the Capitol. The monument was dedicated on March 29, 2014. ()

Coordinates: 30°16'32"N, 97°44'20"W

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Central Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin United States

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Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Blanton Museum of Art, Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Frank Erwin Center.

~510 ftSW
Home to the state legislature
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~770 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
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~1750 ftN
Museum, History museum, Cinema
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~1150 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
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~1630 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
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0.6 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
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0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~1650 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument?

Nearby attractions include Texas State Capitol, Austin (3 min walk), Pearl Harbor Monument, Austin (3 min walk), Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, Austin (4 min walk), Heroes of the Alamo Monument, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument:

Bus

Megabus (4 min walk)
Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Downtown (19 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (29 min walk)