Governor's Mansion, Austin

For over 130 years, Texas governors have enjoyed the opulence of this grand home. Visitors are taken past the main staircase, through the formal parlor, and finally into the dining room.

Tours (scheduled every 20 minutes) are conducted Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to noon.

Call (512/463-5516) to check the status of tours; the home is sometimes closed because of incoming dignitaries.

Located at 1010 Colorado Street just south of the State Capitol.

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