🇺🇸 Austin, Texas｜Effortless Guide to Visiting the State Capitol 💯

This post shares my pre-trip research and personal experience—hope it helps you plan a smooth visit! 📘✨ 🎟️ Admission: Free! 🆓 ⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 7 AM–8 PM | Sat–Sun: 9 AM–8 PM 🅿️ Parking: Navigate to *1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701*. Entrance is off E 12th St and E 13th St. ⚠️ Note: I visited during a special event, so the garage wasn’t offering 2-hour free parking 🥲. Instead, I found street parking nearby. The garage charged $20 that day, but there are plenty of parking options around! 📸 Photo Tips (because let’s be real—we’re here for pics too 😆): After passing security, head to the central rotunda 🏛️. Shoot upward toward the dome—the architecture is stunning! ❤️ The third floor offers the best angles—you can capture the dome + the beautiful layered structure of the building. Some areas were closed during my visit, but the open rooms were still impressive! A bit(disappointing), but just means I’ll have to come back another time 🥹. #Austin #VisitAustin #FreeAttractions #TravelTips 🇺🇸📸