There are few other buildings in the world that have the grace, the symmetry, the historical significance of the RI State House. It's no wonder Steven Spielberg chose it for filming Amistad. It has its own power. More

The building itself is just a beauty to behold, but the library was my favorite spot in there... More

Not sure if the State House is open for tours, but if it is, it's worth taking. They stage some private affairs for conventions and such. I attended a formal evening reception there with lots of food, drink and entertainment, and it is a very elegant, beautiful venue for this kind of event. More

I'm not sure how many tourists visit state houses across America. The Rhode Island State House is absolutely lovely. It sports the fourth-largest unsupported marble dome in the world (after St. Peter's Basilica, the Taj Mahal, and the Minnesota State House). There is a great display in the entryway of tattered old flags and canons from wars long, long past,... More

Either take the tour through the Secretary of State's Office or just wander around. Beautiful paintings and architecture. You can look in to the House and Senate Chambers and may even run into the Governor in the hallway. If you are in Providence on a rainy day, it's worth the trip. More

When traveling to capital cities, I enjoy touring capital buildings. Went to the lobby of the hotel I was staying at (about 2 blocks away from the state house) and they thought people were not allowed in the State House. Went to another hotel down the street and they knew nothing about guided tours and said there were only self-guided... More

Made a guided tour reservation in advance. You can park on the street, just don't forget to feed your meter. Tour guide was a young lady from local Johnson and Wales University. She was well versed and informed in the history of the State House. We visited both the Senate and the House. Marble throughout the State House was beautiful.... More

This is a great rainy day activity. After making your way through security, you are allowed to roam through the halls. The staff and security were very friendly. The marble steps are impressive as is the dome ceiling. We spent about an hour here looking as varies statues and historical documents. The State house is open Monday through Friday from... More

The RI State House should not be missed--it is filled with history and elegance. The building of Georgia marble is a lovely structure and can be toured easily in one to 1 1/2 hours. There are guided tours at 9, 10 and 11 AM weekdays and self guided tours at other times on weekdays. The state library is an impressive... More