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Dec 2, 2024
What a beautiful and artistic piece of sculpture. If not anything in rome it sure is a match for the white house in terms of it art and built. It is beautiful from the inside golden blue architecture. Full review by sidraman57
Nov 17, 2024
The building is huge and gorgeous, inside and outside. There are lots of chambers and huge murals. The columns and staircase are impressive. They do offer free tours and then you can roam around as… Full review by Betty C
Oct 2, 2024
This is a great state cap tour, of a great work of architecture. Covered many different chambers. A number of staircases by foot. The crown glory was the trek to the exterior capitol dome. Highly rec… Full review by AliceSeesTheWorld
I would like to know if tours are being offered at the State Capitol? How much do they cost? What are the opening hours? Are the tours by appointment only or can you just show up?
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I believe it will be some time mid-2017 before the renovation is complete and tours are available. But it is TOTALLY worth a visit to the grounds----powerful, well-done exhibits. I …
I believe it will be some time mid-2017 before the renovation is complete and tours are available. But it is TOTALLY worth a visit to the grounds----powerful, well-done exhibits. I definitely recommend that, even without a tour.
Hi ---Initially the state capital was going to be in Stillwater. I believe St. Paul was picked because it was on the Mississippi River and there was lots of travel there. Otherwise --- …
Hi ---Initially the state capital was going to be in Stillwater. I believe St. Paul was picked because it was on the Mississippi River and there was lots of travel there. Otherwise --- check the state capital site and it will give you information.
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