Influential History
Nomadic Indigenous Indian's traversed the area that would become Austin for centuries before a temporary Spanish mission in the late 1700s and the first permanent settlement in the 1830s. The Lone Star state has evolved from an independent republic, to a member of the Confederacy, to the 28th State of the US. Austin was selected as the State Capital and named for Stephen F. Austin, “The Father of Texas”. Since 1888, all aspects of Austin city life and statewide civic innovation are governed within the Capitol’s impressive Hill Country limestone and granite walls. Step into Texas history with a bespoke Austin private tour tailored to your interests.