University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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john j a
White Plains, NY3 contributions
Nov 2021
People we met were most friendly, grounds are lovely and well maintained. Classes were out for Thanksgiving so it was easy to get to LBJ library. Road construction can cause delays but this is a sign of growth. I did not get to the stadium but am told it is quite a place.
Written November 26, 2021
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Jose Montoya
Albuquerque, NM278 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I rode a scooter to check out the campus and was not impressed with some of the academic buildings. The arts hall next to the football stadium was cool, but I wasn't fascinated by too much at UT. Glad I got to see the football stadium. It was on my bucket list.
Written January 6, 2020
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CharlieinTexas
Austin, TX5,146 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Most everyone is gone for Christmas break. The university campus and surrounding streets have quite a different feel without an abundance of people. Much easier to take a good look at the architecture, some of which tells a story from the era of long ago.
Hook ‘Em!
Hook ‘Em!
Written December 26, 2020
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Jim S
Austin, TX29 contributions
Oct 2019
The University of Texas at Austin campus has classic charm as well as modern buildings. The original 40 acres is a wonderful place to stroll and soak up the setting. Tour the Tower for a unique view of the campus from high above and see the bullet hole scars from one of the darkest days in UT history.
Written February 13, 2020
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,947 contributions
Dec 2022
This Beautiful Campus has it all. Architecturally interesting buildings.
Interesting fountains and sculpture in the classic as well as modern style.
Lots of green space with old trees.
If you are visiting the Capital grounds, you should take the short walk to visit.
Interesting fountains and sculpture in the classic as well as modern style.
Lots of green space with old trees.
If you are visiting the Capital grounds, you should take the short walk to visit.
Written February 16, 2023
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Shankha G
Houston, TX9 contributions
Dec 2019
Very nice and serene. Beautiful , peaceful walk as it was holiday season. Parking was a bit of a challenge to find the right place. Everywhere it was mentioned as Towing enforced and specific to Univeristy members only. But we were able to find one after couple of rounds. But the campus is huge and beautiful with lot of artifacts.
Written January 20, 2020
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davisellu
Baltimore, Maryland525 contributions
Dec 2019
We had teen considering going here so we took a driving tour and then got out and walked through a lot of the campus. It's pretty with the Spanish-inspired architecture-- lots of limestone and live oaks with some hills. On the north side of the Tower there's a pond with turtles that's always a hit with the kids.
Written January 1, 2020
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Marcus L
Austin, TX694 contributions
Mar 2020
Walking through the UT campus is relaxing. There are trees and fountains, and a lot of 1930's Spanish style buildings. The new buildings are also attractive.
Hint #1: Take the UT Tower tour
Hint #2: Stop by the Student Union for coffee, adult beverages and some bowling (in the basement).
Hint #1: Take the UT Tower tour
Hint #2: Stop by the Student Union for coffee, adult beverages and some bowling (in the basement).
Written March 8, 2020
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Gloria L
Austin, TX2,511 contributions
Nov 2019
Walking around The University of Texas is a wondrous experience. The fountains, sculptures, buildings, and museums are magical. It represents major investments toward providing excellent educational experiences and an environment of learning.
Efforts are visible that diversity in the student body is a challenge that is being worked on. I will appreciate seeing more females and people of color on campus.
Efforts are visible that diversity in the student body is a challenge that is being worked on. I will appreciate seeing more females and people of color on campus.
Written November 3, 2019
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pointyboi
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
I always tour the campus when I have visitors from out of town. I attended and even trained to be a tour guide at UT Austin, so here is my recommended route:
1) Park in the Co-op Parking Garage in West Campus (or street parking if it's not available.) The garage is often free - and if not, free with purchase from the Co-op.
2) Walk on 23rd street to Guadalupe street passing by the artists' market if it is in session or just the murals on the walls
3) Cross Guadalupe at the cross walk in front of the Co-op and enter the Union (first building on the left in the West Mall)
4) Go up the stairs that are right inside the doors and see the ballroom - or at least the entry to it and peep in - it's one of my favorite rooms on campus.
5) Walk back downstairs and walk through the Union and exit on the North side. You can get food in the Union if you are hungry, but mostly it is a little extra A/C during hot months.
6) Walk to Whitis and 24th and see the Littlefield House - the entire university was originally built in victorian gothic architecture like that building
7)Walk East on 24th and turn right at University Ave. - you will have a view of the entire height of the tower and walk past the turtle pond.
8) Stop at the turtle pond - it's easy to just walk past, but every time I make people spend a minute there, they end up staying another 5 or 10.
9) Walk to the gardens up the sidewalk to the left of the tower. It is curvy, has railings and goes right between another building and the main building (with the tower.)
10) Look East from there and you will see the LBJ Presidential Library and the freakin' huge castle of a stadium. If they aren't conserving water, you will also see a massive water fountain in the distance.
11) Walk down the steps and turn left on Speedway and go into the new Gates/Dell Center. It's new and some really big deal people made it happen.
12) Walk out of the back of the GDC and cross the East Mall to enter the Student Activity Center (a very modern-looking building) Walk through the SAC in it's entirety for A/C sake. You could also get food here if you want.
NOTE: If you have not been to UT before and have more time to walk, you could walk the entire length of the East Mall and walk past the stadium (which also has a food court open most days in the North side) and walk back West on 21st Street to rejoin my tour on step 14.
13) Walk out of the SAC in front of Gregory Gym. I always walk into the business school via the CBA North door (with the glass atrium) and show people the old stock ticker, then go upstairs and show them the new one and the atrium - but I was a business student. You could walk through the main hallway of Jester West or go in the foyer of Gregory Gym if you are not interested in the business school.
14) Next, I walk people back West on 21st street, bringing them right in front of Littlefield Fountain for that classic UT photo opp.
15) Then, walk North on the Main Mall/South Mall and enter the main front door of the main building (tower) and go up the stairs to the Life Science Library, but be quiet inside!
16) Leave the main building and head back to the West Mall. Enter Battle Hall (first doors on the left walking into West Mall) and go up the stairs to the beautiful and historic architecture library.
17) Walk back across Guadalupe and visit the Co-op to see one of everything in burnt orange. You can buy something if you want or want to validate your parking. You're done now.
1) Park in the Co-op Parking Garage in West Campus (or street parking if it's not available.) The garage is often free - and if not, free with purchase from the Co-op.
2) Walk on 23rd street to Guadalupe street passing by the artists' market if it is in session or just the murals on the walls
3) Cross Guadalupe at the cross walk in front of the Co-op and enter the Union (first building on the left in the West Mall)
4) Go up the stairs that are right inside the doors and see the ballroom - or at least the entry to it and peep in - it's one of my favorite rooms on campus.
5) Walk back downstairs and walk through the Union and exit on the North side. You can get food in the Union if you are hungry, but mostly it is a little extra A/C during hot months.
6) Walk to Whitis and 24th and see the Littlefield House - the entire university was originally built in victorian gothic architecture like that building
7)Walk East on 24th and turn right at University Ave. - you will have a view of the entire height of the tower and walk past the turtle pond.
8) Stop at the turtle pond - it's easy to just walk past, but every time I make people spend a minute there, they end up staying another 5 or 10.
9) Walk to the gardens up the sidewalk to the left of the tower. It is curvy, has railings and goes right between another building and the main building (with the tower.)
10) Look East from there and you will see the LBJ Presidential Library and the freakin' huge castle of a stadium. If they aren't conserving water, you will also see a massive water fountain in the distance.
11) Walk down the steps and turn left on Speedway and go into the new Gates/Dell Center. It's new and some really big deal people made it happen.
12) Walk out of the back of the GDC and cross the East Mall to enter the Student Activity Center (a very modern-looking building) Walk through the SAC in it's entirety for A/C sake. You could also get food here if you want.
NOTE: If you have not been to UT before and have more time to walk, you could walk the entire length of the East Mall and walk past the stadium (which also has a food court open most days in the North side) and walk back West on 21st Street to rejoin my tour on step 14.
13) Walk out of the SAC in front of Gregory Gym. I always walk into the business school via the CBA North door (with the glass atrium) and show people the old stock ticker, then go upstairs and show them the new one and the atrium - but I was a business student. You could walk through the main hallway of Jester West or go in the foyer of Gregory Gym if you are not interested in the business school.
14) Next, I walk people back West on 21st street, bringing them right in front of Littlefield Fountain for that classic UT photo opp.
15) Then, walk North on the Main Mall/South Mall and enter the main front door of the main building (tower) and go up the stairs to the Life Science Library, but be quiet inside!
16) Leave the main building and head back to the West Mall. Enter Battle Hall (first doors on the left walking into West Mall) and go up the stairs to the beautiful and historic architecture library.
17) Walk back across Guadalupe and visit the Co-op to see one of everything in burnt orange. You can buy something if you want or want to validate your parking. You're done now.
Written June 14, 2013
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Dear Friends, good evening to you all. I , with 5 of my friends woule nid be in Austin for the months of August and september 17. We need a place to stay close to the UT Austin. Can you please suggest a good place for the six of us to stay. It would be nice if there is a kitchen too.
Written July 7, 2017
I would suggest trying AirBNB or HomeAway to see if there is something available for your timeframe. Usually AirBNB only accommodates guest for a few nights since they offer rooms in people's homes. However, HomeAway is a company that started in Austin and they offer full houses for rent where the owners are away for an extended period. Other than that, hotels like Extended Stay America offer rooms that have full kitchens.
Written July 7, 2017
Southeast end of stadium Probably goal line to 10 yd line, lower level
Written November 14, 2016
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