The Forty Acres - University of Texas

Austin American-Statesman: Found inside the Texas Union Building, the Cactus Cafe is a true music-listeners venue. See the next big singer-songwriter in this intimate venue.

Austin American-Statesman: It’s a symbol of the University of Texas campus and is lit orange on special occasions like commencement or an athletic victory. It has quite a history. In 1966, a sniper killed or wounded 48 people.

Austin American-Statesman: Home to historical archives, books, photos and art. They include the Gutenberg Bible, the first photo, manuscript collections from James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence and more.

Austin American-Statesman: This statue was donated by Major George W. Littlefield to memorialize students and alumni who died fighting in World War I. However, it’s also a favorite for school pranks. Think bubbles.

Austin American-Statesman: This University of Texas museum offers traveling exhibitions, programs and activities and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 worldwide works. Closed on Mondays. Free admission on Thursdays.

Austin American-Statesman: Located in the Texas Natural Science Center, the Texas Memorial Museum has exhibits on wildlife, dinosaurs, fossils, gems and minerals. Visitors can see the paleontology lab and visit with scientists.