University of Texas at Austin Campus Tour
Architecture, history & things to do near University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
Why Walk University of Texas at Austin Campus
UT Austin's campus covers 431 acres just north of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin. The Main Building Tower, a 307-foot Beaux-Arts limestone structure completed in 1937 by Paul Cret, is the campus icon — lit burnt orange for athletic victories and other celebrations. The South Mall stretches from the Tower to a row of six buildings housing liberal arts departments, flanked by live oaks. The Blanton Museum of Art, with over 21,000 works, is one of the largest university art museums in the country. The Harry Ransom Center houses the Gutenberg Bible, the first photograph, and extensive literary archives. The Peter O'Donnell Jr. Building houses computer science. The Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium seats over 100,000 for Longhorn football.
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This University of Texas at Austin campus tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for University of Texas at Austin. Start with Main Building Tower and Harry Ransom Center, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Spots at University of Texas at Austin
- •Main Building Tower — a 307-foot Beaux-Arts tower lit burnt orange for victories, designed by Paul Cret and completed in 1937
- •Harry Ransom Center — a research library and museum housing a Gutenberg Bible, the world's first photograph, and vast literary archives
- •Blanton Museum of Art — one of the largest university art museums in the US with over 21,000 works, including Ellsworth Kelly's 'Austin' chapel
- •South Mall — the grand tree-lined lawn stretching from the Tower southward, flanked by six liberal arts buildings
Hidden Gems at University of Texas at Austin
- •Littlefield Fountain — a dramatic 1933 bronze fountain at the entrance to the South Mall, depicting Columbia on the prow of a ship
- •The Turtle Pond — a small pond near the communication buildings where students study and watch turtles, a calm spot on the busy campus
Walking Tip
Start at Littlefield Fountain on Guadalupe Street, walk up the South Mall toward the Tower, then visit the Ransom Center and Blanton. Guadalupe Street ('the Drag') borders campus with shops and restaurants.
Best Time to Visit
Fall for football season and tolerable temperatures. Spring (March) coincides with SXSW in Austin. Avoid midsummer heat. The Tower is most dramatic at night when lit.
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