StateCapitols.us
Your comprehensive guide to all 50 U.S. state capitals and their iconic capitol buildings. Explore history, architecture, and plan your visit.
Featured Capitals
Discover some of America's most iconic state capitals — from historic landmarks to architectural marvels.
Montgomery, AL
Alabama
The Alabama State Capitol sits atop Goat Hill in Montgomery and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
Sacramento, CA
California
The California State Capitol in Sacramento is a grand Neoclassical structure surrounded by the lush 40-acre Capitol Park, the oldest state capitol park in the country.
Denver, CO
Colorado
The Colorado State Capitol in Denver is distinguished by its 24-karat gold-leafed dome, which commemorates the state's Gold Rush heritage.
Atlanta, GA
Georgia
The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta is a Renaissance Revival masterpiece crowned with a gold dome gilded with native Dahlonega gold, a tribute to America's first major gold rush.
Springfield, IL
Illinois
The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield is one of the tallest non-skyscraper capitols in the nation, with its silver-painted dome reaching 361 feet -- taller than the U.
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana
The Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge is the tallest state capitol in the United States, soaring 450 feet and 34 stories high.
Boston, MA
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State House in Boston sits atop Beacon Hill and is crowned by its iconic golden dome, one of the most recognizable landmarks in New England.
Albany, NY
New York
The New York State Capitol in Albany is one of the most architecturally ambitious state capitols ever built, taking 32 years and $25 million to construct -- making it the most expensive government building of its era.
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was famously described by President Theodore Roosevelt as 'the handsomest building I ever saw' when he dedicated it in 1906.
Austin, TX
Texas
The Texas State Capitol in Austin is the largest state capitol building in the United States by square footage and one of the tallest, with its dome rising 311 feet -- 14 feet taller than the U.
Richmond, VA
Virginia
The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond was designed by Thomas Jefferson and modeled after the Maison Carree, a Roman temple in Nimes, France.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison is situated on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, making its hilltop location one of the most scenic of any state capitol.
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