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California State Capitol and Museum

10th St btwn L & N Sts, Sacramento, CA
916-324-0333
Ranked #5 of 84 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Architectural Buildings, History Museums, Historic Sites, Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public museum.
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Auburn, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This place is creepy! when you think of all of the scumbags that "work" near here. Most of these traitors should be in jail. (if you or I wasted public resoarses like that we would). so I would advise anyone not to go near, if you must, wash yourself thourghly after you leave. More

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Bedford
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

Very friendly employees, a good gift shop, excellent short videos that tell about the top to bottom renovation--that in itself is worth the visit! More

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el dorado hills ca
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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Visiting dignitaries donated trees to the reigning governors. It's a lovely place to visit on a nice day. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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person found this review helpful

The California State Capitol is among the countries prettiest and richest. It was refurbished to it's original splendor in the late '70s and early 80's and it is truly worth taking the time to tour. More

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Sacramento, California, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Pleasantly Surprised. I spent the day with my nephew and kept the expenses under $3/person all day. We spent $2/person x3 at Folsom Prison. We went downtown and spent $1.25 in meters at the State Capital and took the 1 hour tour, and then went downtown $1.75 to walk around old town Sacto. I had a great day for super... More

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LINCOLN
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Free docents often able to lead in a foreign language...it's a beautiful building with lots of history. Don't miss the painting commissioned by Jerry Brown the first time he was governor...governor moonbeam as we used to call him. More

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See 3 more reviews by Joe-Lincoln-CA for Sacramento
Sacramento, California, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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Beautiful building and grounds. Be sure to check out the park. More

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Sacramento, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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it is interesting the first time, but doesn't change enough for a second go around. More

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Sacramento, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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The inside of the capitol is OK, make sure you see the senate and house meeting chambers. The real gem is the grounds, don't miss the turtles in the pond. More

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El Dorado Hills, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
1
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I toured our state capitol before I ever went to Washington DC and I was really impressed, it is beautiful. I eventually went to Washington DC and it is wonderful and moving. And I am still impressed by our beautiful state capitol. More

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