The Caswell House, Austin

Name: The Caswell House
Address: 1404 West Ave, Austin, 78701-1528, United States
Telephone: +1 512-472-0779

#84 among attractions in Austin

Historical place, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Daniel H. and William T. Caswell Houses are two historic homes in downtown Austin, Texas completed near the turn of the 20th century. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'46"N, 97°44'52"W

Address

1404 West AveCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701-1528 United States

Contact

+1 512-472-0779

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Austin

Day trips

The Caswell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Capitol, Blanton Museum of Art, Frank Erwin Center, Mexic-Arte Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Caswell House open?

The Caswell House is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Caswell House?

Nearby attractions include House Park Skatepark, Austin (5 min walk), Goodall Wooten House, Austin (8 min walk), Central Christian Church, Austin (10 min walk), Travis County Courthouse, Austin (12 min walk).

How to get to The Caswell House by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Caswell House:

Bus

Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (10 min walk)
22nd/Pearl • Lines: 642 (11 min walk)

Train

Austin (23 min walk)
Downtown (30 min walk)