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Austin Landmarks
Texas Capitol
Rising proudly above Austin's skyline, the Texas State Capitol commands attention with its striking pink granite façade and impressive Renaissance Revival architecture. Completed in 1888, this architectural masterpiece stands seven feet taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.—a fitting testament to the Texas spirit of doing everything bigger.
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
Floating gracefully above the shimmering waters of Lady Bird Lake, Austin's elevated Boardwalk creates a seamless 10-mile urban trail experience in the heart of Texas's capital city.
What makes this urban pathway truly special are the artistic elements woven throughout—embedded bronze wildlife tracks, interpretive signage about local ecology, and periodic moonlight towers that illuminate the path with a gentle glow after dusk.
Cathedral of Junk
This extraordinary 60-ton labyrinth of discarded treasures rises three stories high, crafted by artist Vince Hannemann over three decades from thousands of cast-off objects—bicycles, televisions, kitchen utensils, road signs, and countless oddities. Visitors who venture through its narrow, winding passages discover secret rooms, spiral staircases, and whimsical vignettes where rusty metal and forgotten artifacts transform into something magical.