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Pennsylvania State Capitol

Third Street, ird Street d Street Street reet et, Harrisburg, PA 17101
800-868-7672
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Harrisburg
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its...... more » Owner description: Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold. « less
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Bristol, CT
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is one ofthe most beautiful public buildings I have ever seen. The tours are conveniently timed, informative and professionally conducted. Worth a detour or worth a day trip when combined withe the Pennsylvania State Museum next door. Best of all the 1/2 hour tour is free! More

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New York City, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The capitol is elaborately decorated with pictorial floor tiles, grand murals, and other samples of early twentieth-century grandeur. It sums up American optimism and pride. More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Beautiful architecture and interiors; excellent restoration; interesting landscape treatment More

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Lewisberry
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This is an impressive building and worth a walk through. The gorunds are also nice and the river walk is just 2 blocks away. More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I would recommend the guided tour (every half hour) which we were unable to take. This building compares with the Library of Congress in DC for gilt and opulance. The Senate and House of Representatives are interesting to sit in on for a while and to observe the great murals and other art. This is one of if not the... More

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saranger
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Took a Sunday guided tour (normally closed to visitors on weekends except on a guided tour) with guide Courtney. She did a great job answering questions and showing us as much of the building as we were allowed to see. Was nice to go into Supreme Court chambers and both senate and house chambers, but miss not seeing the Governor's... More

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Middletown, Pennsylvania
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

No really it is, it's free and has good hours take a self guilded tour. More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I was here for a Tourism Rally on Monday April 30th. I had been to the Capitol before and I really enjoyed visiting again. The Capitol is a beautiful building with a lot of history to it. If you ever get the chance to visit and take a tour please do so, you won't be disappointed. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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This is a must see. It's perhaps one or the best State Capitol building in the country. Take the tour. It's worth as it will take you to the different areas. The tour guides are experienced and friendly. Great for family More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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This tour is FREE. Take it. The Capitol is one of the most beautiful in the USA, and I've seen many. Actually, it's a beautiful building even if you don't have a special thing for Capitols! The entry area is grand, but again, be sure to take the tour because they let you in to rooms that actually made me... More

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