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UT Tower, The Drag
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UT Tower

  • 4.71.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 1 am

The UT Tower is a storied campus landmark with a commanding presence and panoramic vantage points over Austin. Visitors come for the historic architecture, scenic views, and photo opportunities; expect a contemplative, slightly formal atmosphere with occasional guided access during campus events.

Quick answers

UT Tower in short

When is UT Tower open?

Mon–Fri 7 AM–1 AM; Sat 10 AM–1 AM; Sun 12 PM–1 AM.

When is the best time to visit UT Tower?

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

Where is UT Tower?

110 Inner Campus Drive,Austin, TX 78705.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 1 am
  • Best in the afternoon

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Partly cloudy

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Wind
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 1 am
monday
7 AM–1 AM
tuesday
7 AM–1 AM
wednesday
7 AM–1 AM
thursday
7 AM–1 AM
friday
7 AM–1 AM
saturday
10 AM–1 AM
sundayToday
12 PM–1 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 UT Tower
  2. 2 Centro · 4 min
  3. 3 Lucky Lab Coffee Co. · 6 min
  4. 4 Acre 41 · 9 min
  5. 5 Haraz Coffee House · 9 min
110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705(opens the map)DirectionsTo The DragCall+15124756633Websitetower.utexas.edu

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.1k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Groups

Around The Drag

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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