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Alabama State Capitol

Montgomery, AL
334-242-3935
Ranked #4 of 33 attractions in Montgomery
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, History Museums
Activities: Leisure education, Group tours/walking tour
Traveler Description: The Capital building of Montgomery is a magnificent structure much like the National Capitol building, with a large white dome/rotunda.  The... more »
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Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

State Capitols are State Capitols aren't they? However, if you haven't been to Alabama's, there are several landmarks and must see sites around the capitol, the First Whitehouse of the Confederacy and the Martin Luther King Church and Southern Poverty Law Center's memorital and their new bomb proof bunker building. More

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Although closed on Sunday, it was still beautiful to walk around. More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

If you go on a self guided tour the map is very confusing. Make sure you also look at the outside too. The secuirty guard working was very nice and much nicer and helpful than the employee sitting down. Also, make sure you see every room you are allowed, which is hard to do on a self guided tour. It's... More

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evans, ga
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Excellent! It's a beautiful attraction that is conveniently located in the city. The guide was very helpful, More

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Coldwater
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

I am a born and raised Alabamian, and I love to go to our capitol. It is remarkably beautiful and serene. More

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columbus, ga
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

We stopped in and did the 45 minute self guided tour after lunch at Dreamland. My son is 8 and appreciated it. Beautiful dome. More

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Ingelheim
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Beautiful building. Tour on trolley is what made this possible. More

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Ontario, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Visitors can do a self-guided tour, walking through many parts of the building, seeing many historic rooms and murals associated with the development of the state and the building's role as the first Confederate Capitol. The building is also a wonderful piece of architecture, with a cantilevered spiral staircase as a center-piece to the various levels. Monuments around the exterior... More

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Metro Atlanta
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

The layout is very functional. Loved the paintings of past & present governors of Alabama. The rotunda was very interesting. Lay on the floor and look up at the ceiling. Liked the display of children up for adoption on the second level. It changes annually. More

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Decatur, Alabama
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

There are lots of great things to see here. We walked around some of the grounds and then inside the building. The rotunda was my favorite exhibit. The kids liked this building. Although it was not a place that was scheduled on our tour, the best gift shop was the one here. It had so much stuff. The kids liked... More

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