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State House

Augusta, ME
Ranked #7 of 12 attractions in Augusta
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Description: The seat of government in Augusta.
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Maine
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

they didn't explain well, and it wasn't fun to talk about work.

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Farmington, Maine, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

it is a beautiful building, too bad the occupants cannot get together and do some good for the image of Maine

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L/A, Maine
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

lots of history in the making if you pay close attention and visit while the legislature is in session

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Nashville, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We received a warm and friendly welcome at the Maine State House, and we were assigned to an interesting and informative tour guide who gave an excellent tour and took his time answering our questions. After the tour, we revisited a few areas to take more photos. We did not feel rushed, and we enjoyed the classic beauty of the... More

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Chicago, IL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

The Maine statehouse is a classic model. There are some guided tours, but a walk-around will suffice if you have been to a state capitol before. There is not too much artwork, but there are portraits of statesmen and a good display of flags. The view from the balcony is quite dramatic. Do not miss the dioramas in the tunnel... More

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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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Called in advance for a guided tour. Parking is abundant. The Sergeant-at-Arms actually gave us the tour. He was smart, witty and full of information and war-stories. We visited everything, including Senate and House. We met the Governor and he gave us a signed business card. The building is beautiful and well maintained. Visit the Maine State Museum across the... More

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Brandon, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2009
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We found the State House to be very interesting. Being from a larger state we were amazed the access you have to the government in Maine and we were able to ask questions and everyone was very friendly. It seemed more like a lcoal government building than a normally stuffy capitol.

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