The Texas State Capitol in Austin stands taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., making it one of the most impressive statehouses in America. Built in 1888 with distinctive sunset-red granite, this Renaissance Revival masterpiece features a stunning goddess statue atop its dome. Free tours reveal Texas history inside the rotunda, while the 22-acre grounds offer shady oaks and historic monuments. Don’t miss the golden-hour glow on the dome—it’s a photographer’s dream!