For a fascinating history lesson, check out the crumbling ruins of Old State Capitol Building Ruins and picture how it must have looked in its heyday.

This once-important structure is in Downtown Austin, a destination that has so much on offer! University of Texas at Austin, Texas State Capitol, and Zilker Park are other popular sightseeing opportunities not far away when you've finished up at Old State Capitol Building Ruins.

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