University of Texas at Austin, United States

Off the Beaten Path in University of Texas at Austin

The real University of Texas at Austin lives beyond the tourist trail. In the neighborhoods where locals actually spend their time, you'll find the authentic character, the unmarked restaurants, and the quiet corners that make a city worth knowing.

A massive flagship campus in the Texas capital — a 307-foot tower, a sprawling South Mall, and a Longhorn culture that defines Austin.

Top Off the Beaten Path Spots

•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

Hidden Off the Beaten Path Gems

•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

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