Texas Capitol, Congress Ave, and 6th Street, Austin, Texas, USA

The Texas State Capitol is the largest state capitol in the US in terms of square feet.  6th street has a bustling array of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Texas Capitol: 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, USA
6th Street: 317 E 6th St, Austin, Texas, USA

The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed from 1882 to 1888.

Garden in front of the capitol building

The front passageway to the capitol building

Inside the capitol

It has the portraits of previous governors of Texas.  George Bush’s portrait can be seen.

A person is protesting on anti-abortion issues.

Going up to the second floor

Looking down

One side is the senate chamber

The other side is for the House of Representative

Going up one more stairs

Not sure what is on the third floor

Exiting the capitol building

Congress Ave runs straight from the capitol building, and it is the central downtown street.

Saint Mary’s Cathedral is the cathedral parish of the Catholic Diocese of Austin located in Austin, Texas, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, as St. Mary’s Cathedral.  It is established in 1852.

Continue walking down Congress Ave toward 6th street.

Turn left at 6th street, then the area known as a place with many live music bars is reached.  This location is also known as “Dirty 6th.”  During weekends, this street is closed to traffic because too many people walk bar hopping.

Looking back

Looking at the building across the street

Looking back again

Walking forward

Done with 6th street.  Walking back to the capitol building where I parked my car.

Looking back