Visiting here is a pleasant way to kill some time. It's interesting if you're a literary buff. There isn't A LOT to see. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable.

Wonderful Tree Canopy out back. fantastic venue for Pun Off. Would love to go every year. Great, laid back atmosphere in the shade.

This is a very intimate little museum just a couple of blocks away from the madness on 6th Street. There is another museum, the Joseph and Susanna Dickinson, immediately adjacent on the Brush Square property next to the fire department. In addition to the value...More

When in Austin, you will want to visit the O.Henry Home and Museum. they have a nice collection of artifacts and information for fans of the writer. The staff here is very knowledgeable and eager to sharetheir info.

If you have ever heard of O'Henry, you might have read one of his many short stories. I didn't know that he had an Austin history. I won't go through all the things the docent might tell you but he had a colorful history and...More

The opening line to Ransom of Red Chief, one of O 'Henry's great stories. And the author's house is a great little stop. Takes as short or as long as you want. The docent, Graham, is very, very, very knowledgeable on O Henry. Terrific stories....More

We stayed at the Hilton and saw this building so went to check it out. The day we were there they were having an anniversary for O'Henry. They had a cannon fire as a re-enactment and had free cake. It took all of 5 minutes...More