The Texas Governor's Mansion has been the official residence of every Texas state governor since 1856, making it the state's oldest continually-inhabited residence and the nation's fourth-oldest governor's residence. The 8,920-square-foot Greek Revival-style mansion was originally constructed in 1854 by architect Abner Cook and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Free tours of the mansion are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, lasting approximately 20 minutes and exploring the mansion's public rooms and grounds. Docents elaborate on the mansion's history and architecture, detailing the careers and legacies of past gubernatorial residents. Visitors should note that tours must be scheduled at least one week in advance due to necessary security clearances for touring the building. Several nearby parking garages offer free parking for limited spans of time, with metered street parking also available in the area.
The Texas Governor's Mansion, 1010 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-305-8524