Southgate-Lewis House
The Southgate–Lewis House is a historic residence in Austin, Texas, located near the Texas State Capitol. 1888 is when its story starts. A short trip away is Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, 0.9 mi off.
A museum inside Austin
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 123 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Austin
Southgate-Lewis House is inside Austin, which has 384 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Antonio
San Antonio is about 74 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1888
Southgate-Lewis House dates from 1888. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Southgate-Lewis House can follow the seasons below.
Southgate-Lewis House
The Southgate–Lewis House is a historic residence in Austin, Texas, located near the Texas State Capitol. Built in 1888 by builder and architect Robert C. Lambie, the house was originally constructed for bookbinder and printer John Southgate and was later acquired by businessman Charles Lewis in 1913.
The property is located within the Six Square District, formerly known as the African American Cultural Heritage District. It has been designated a City of Austin landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1888
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1985) · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1988)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Overnight near Southgate-Lewis House
The closest lodging is in Austin (384) and Round Rock (43).
- 1Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
- 2Moody Center
- 3Lady Bird Lake
- 4Texas State Cemetery
- 5Jacob's Well (Texas)
- 6Harry Ransom Center
- 7Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
- 8Lake Austin
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Southgate-Lewis House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | in town | — | 384 306 hotels · 26 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 10 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,002,632 | $555K | D |
| Round Rock | 18 mi north | 25 min | 43 36 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 141,282 | $419K | C+ |
| Hudson Bend | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 4,127 | $678K | — |
| Cedar Park | 17 mi north | 25 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 79,032 | $514K | B− |
| Wells Branch | 12 mi north | 20 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 RV parks | 13,523 | $401K | — |
| Garfield | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 1,926 | $112K | — |
| Hornsby Bend | 8 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 12,367 | $315K | — |
| West Lake Hills | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 3,229 | $1,665K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Other well-known places within 30 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaMoody Center
32 mi LakeLady Bird Lake
4in town LandmarkTexas State Cemetery
529 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
6in town MuseumHarry Ransom Center
7in town MuseumLyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum125K visitors a year
84 mi LakeLake AustinPhoto credits
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium: Brint03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Moody Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Lady Bird Lake: Arvindn on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Texas State Cemetery: WhisperToMe, Public domain · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Harry Ransom Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: Enmanuel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Austin: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Quick answers on Southgate-Lewis House
Is Southgate-Lewis House in Austin?
Yes. It’s inside Austin, TX.
When is the best time to visit Southgate-Lewis House?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Southgate-Lewis House from San Antonio?
About 74 miles southwest of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Southgate-Lewis House?
Austin Bergstrom (AUS), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Southgate-Lewis House?
Austin (in town, 384 places to stay), Round Rock (18 mi, 43 places to stay) and Hudson Bend (16 mi, 16 places to stay).
Austin has the answers
No one has shared advice yet; Austin’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.