UT Tower
Main Building, The University of Texas at Austin
The iconic clock tower of the University of Texas at Austin, 93 meters tall. Guided tours to the top offer city views by reservation.
The Main Building Tower was completed in 1937 and serves as the symbol of the university and the axis of its campus. At night it is often lit in UT orange to celebrate athletic victories or commemorations. The observation deck at the top is accessible only on tours organized by the Student Government. Tours take about 45 minutes, cost about 7 to 10 dollars, must be booked online in advance, and include a security check. Below the tower, the South Plaza hosts a variety of student activities. Nearby attractions on campus include the Harry Ransom Center and the LBJ Library, which can be visited on the same trip.
Opening hours
Viewpoint tours by reserved time slots, mostly weekends and some weekdays
Nearby sights
- Harry Ransom Center
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Texas State Capitol
- Franklin Barbecue
- Sixth Street
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats