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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
Aug 18, 2024
Whenever we are in a town with a state capital we make a point to visit. Parking was easy that day as it was a state holiday. I picked up the brochures in the visitor’s office and we did the self-to… Full review by travelingCAgal
Jun 27, 2024
Beautiful state capitol building with such an amazing history. Tours are offered throughout the day and take about an hour. We were on a time crunch so opted out of the guided tour (next time), and j… Full review by jessicak756
There is no free parking; however we found adequate street parking with meters that were easy to use and convenient enough to the Capitol and St. Pauls Cathedral that we …
There is no free parking; however we found adequate street parking with meters that were easy to use and convenient enough to the Capitol and St. Pauls Cathedral that we only paid once long enough to catch both tours.
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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