North Carolina State Capitol

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Sep 2, 2024
The North Carolina State Capitol is a tremendous historical building currently being restored. The historical statues and war memorials were impressive in detail, honor, and tribute. The exterior is … Full review by Lisa B
Aug 10, 2024
The smallest state capitol I have ever been in, but it’s still the best thing to do in Raleigh North Carolina in my opinion. It is really cute because it’s small. They have the statue of George Washi… Full review by TerrasTravels
Aug 20, 2023
Capitol is currently under construction. It is, by far, one of the smallest capitols I've seen, but it is surrounded by a nice park area with various statues to check out (especially if into Geocach… Full review by rhundt67
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Architect:Multiple
Date founded:June of 1840
Architectural style:Greek Revival

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Is there a guided tour for individuals?
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We just showed up and asked when the next tour was. A whole bunch of us congregated in the hallway where our docent met us and off we went. I believe they had tours about every …
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We just showed up and asked when the next tour was. A whole bunch of us congregated in the hallway where our docent met us and off we went. I believe they had tours about every hour and a half.
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How can I get a guided tour of the Capital? It seems to be available to groups only. Thanks!
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Sorry we went on a Sunday but perhaps you should call or ask the Capital itself or perhaps the museum. Someone should know, I would think. Sorry that I can't tell you more except …
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Sorry we went on a Sunday but perhaps you should call or ask the Capital itself or perhaps the museum. Someone should know, I would think. Sorry that I can't tell you more except that you can just go from statue to statue absorbing all the info and the beautiful surroundings. I wish we had had time to go to the museum. If you do just what I have mentioned and then have a good meal at one of the fine restaurants around there, you should have a great time. God send his blessings on your trip.
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What are your hours of operation?
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All sites are open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most are closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays. A handful of sites...
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