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World's Largest Longhorn, The Drag
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World's Largest Longhorn

  • 3.748 reviews
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A towering, iconic metal longhorn greets visitors on the UT Austin campus, creating a lively, photogenic focal point. Specialties are its sheer scale and photo-worthy presence—perfect for tourists, students, and anyone looking for a quick, free landmark visit. Expect outdoor viewing, casual crowds, and easy access for snapshots and short stops.

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World's Largest Longhorn in short

When is the best time to visit World's Largest Longhorn?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is World's Largest Longhorn indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is World's Largest Longhorn?

411 W 23rd St,Austin, TX 78705.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 World's Largest Longhorn
  2. 2 Centro · 2 min
  3. 3 Lucky Lab Coffee Co. · 4 min
  4. 4 Acre 41 · 7 min
  5. 5 Haraz Coffee House · 7 min
411 W 23rd St, Austin, TX 78705(opens the map)DirectionsTo The DragCall+18002551896Websiteuniversitycoop.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

3.7from 48 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Family friendly

Around The Drag

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • WaterThe whole time