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Paramount Theatre
CultureVisit: ~45 minFrom €15
Theatre on Congress Avenue opened in 1915 as the Majestic, designed by the architect John Eberson and renamed the Paramount in 1930. It was a vaudeville house (Houdini performed there in 1916) and was saved from demolition in the late 1970s. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and today programmes theatre, music, film and comedy.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Paramount Theatre: 2 missions
- See what's on this weekCheck the listings at the box office or on the facade and choose a show you would like to see in this century-old hall.
- Photograph the Paramount sign on Congress AvenueStand on the Congress Avenue pavement and photograph the façade and the lit sign of the theatre.
Near Paramount Theatre
Cathedral of Santa María446 m awayWillie Nelson Statue535 m awayCongress Avenue Bridge and its bats918 m awayBullock Texas State History Museum1.3 km awayTexas Science and Natural History Museum (UT)2.3 km awayZilker Park and Barton Springs Pool3.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Paramount Theatre?
From €15 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Paramount Theatre?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.