Best Historic Site

State Capitol

Remember the grade-school field trip when you made yourself dizzy twirling around under the Capitol Dome? Guess what? It's still fun to do, and it's free. Go unchaperoned this time, or show up for a free tour that includes some cool exhibits in the basement. While you're there, check out the portrait hanging above the bench in the old supreme court chamber. If that's not a portrait of a vampire, we don't know what is. And don't forget to make use of the lush landscaping on the Capitol grounds. After all, it belongs to you.

Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress, 512/305-8400
www.tspb.state.tx.us