Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Austin, United States

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 3.3 km
Ascend 47 m
Descend 65 m

Experience Austin in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AustinIndividual Sights in Austin

Sight 1: French Legation State Historic Site

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The French Legation is a historic legation building in eastern Austin, Texas, built in 1841 to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas.

Wikipedia: French Legation, Texas (EN), Website, Facebook, Wikimedia_commons

827 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Esther's Follies

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Esther's Follies is a modern-day vaudeville theatre located on 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas. The group is named after actress Esther Williams. Acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. The show is fast-paced, and most of the acts incorporate a comedic theme.

Wikipedia: Esther's Follies (EN), Website

342 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Austin Fire Station Number 1

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Austin Fire Station Number 1

Austin Central Fire Station 1, is a fire station at 401 East Fifth Street in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Austin Fire Department.

Wikipedia: Austin Central Fire Station 1 (EN)

383 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Mexic-Arte Museum

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Mexic-Arte Museum is a fine arts museum in Austin, Texas. The Mission of the organization is to enrich and educate the community through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latino art and culture.

Wikipedia: Mexic-Arte Museum (EN), Website

608 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Willie Nelson Statue

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Willie Nelson Statue Clete Shields (sculpture) / Carol M. Highsmith (photo) / Fair use

The Willie Nelson statue, or simply Willie, is a bronze sculpture of singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, located in Downtown Austin, Texas. The statue was commissioned to artist Clete Shields by the nonprofit organization Capital Area Statues.

Wikipedia: Willie Nelson statue (EN)

258 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Buford Tower

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Buford Tower is a tower standing along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. The structure was originally built in 1930 as a drill tower for the Austin Fire Department, but it now serves as a bell tower and landmark. Named after fire department Captain James L. Buford, the structure has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2016.

Wikipedia: Buford Tower (EN)

930 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 7: The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located along Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. The Long Center is the permanent home of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera and Ballet Austin and hosts other Austin-area performing arts organizations.

Wikipedia: Long Center for the Performing Arts (EN), Website

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