A Driving Tour of the University of Texas Area

From Emily Starbuck Gerson, former About.com Guide

Shortly after you pass Rio Grande, you’ll see a set of large brown buildings on your left. This is University Towers, a private dorm that is known to be a little wild. Make a right on Pearl Street to continue into the heart of West Campus. On your left, you will see some of the major fraternity houses, such as Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Turn right on 26th Street. As you continue, you’ll see a variety of apartments and homes occupied by students. West Campus is the center of Greek life and underclassmen activities.

You will end up back at Guadalupe, and that’s the end of your tour of the campus area! Make a stop in the UT Co-op for some burnt orange garb or grab some pizza at the Mellow Mushroom on the Drag. If you’d like to explore the innards of the campus, you may want to stop by the main UT building, which is housed in the same building as the tower, and ask for a campus tour. Alternatively, you can hop on the Forty Acres shuttle, which is free and makes stops all throughout campus.