Built in 1856, this building with its white-columned facade, occupies an entire city block. Tours are free of charge and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. An advance reservation is required for groups of ten or more. The mansion is closed Fridays, weekends, and major holidays. It is also closed for a two-week period in late July/early August for annual maintenance. Last-minute changes can occur. Call 463-5518 for the updated tour schedule.
Location:
1010 Colorado Street, Austin Texas 78701
Telephone
512-463-5516
Other History nearby:
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(Austin) Austin Children's Museum
(Austin) Austin Children’s Museum
(San Marcos) Belvin Street Historic District
(Austin) Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
(Lockhart) Caldwell County Courthouse
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02/21 Coming to The Austin area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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