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New York State Capitol

Washington Ave. and State St., Albany, NY
518-474-2418
Ranked #2 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Description: New York's Capitol building took four decades to build, from 1867 to 1899, and is considered a magnificent example of 19th-century architecture.
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upupandawaygrammy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The building is gorgeous. As a New Yorker it gives one a sense of pride having such a great Capital Building.

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Albany, NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Its just a beautiful building. Walk the stairs and enjoy the view of downtown Albany

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Philadelphia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Attended the anit-fracking rally at the capitol building. Great architecture.

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Cortlandt Manor, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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When my son told me his school class was going to Albany to take a tour of the State Capital building, I was excited to be a chaperone. More because I got to spend the day with my son. Going to Albany? That wasn't on the top of my list of places to go. Boy was I wrong! The Capital... More

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New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The Capitol is beautiful and they offer wonderful tours that provide a history of the building. It is great for kids and adults.

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Indianapolis, IN
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200 reviews 200 reviews
Reviews in 128 cities Reviews in 128 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile

Stopped in and took the 3pm tour with Melvin. Legislature was in session and it was interesting to see the assembly and senate in action from the public galleries. Gorgeous building. Restorations completed and in progress depending on where you are. Great historical/artifact collections on display around the building. Wish they had a self-guided brochure to hand out at the... More

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Clifton Park NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Great weather prompted a short drive to the Capitol. Perfect day to checkout the stunning architecture!

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Upstate NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The NYS Capitol is truly unlike any other in the USA. It was designed by a number of different architects but mainly by the noted H.H. Richardson. He is famed for his work in Boston, Chicago and Buffalo, among other places. Richardson was the sole architect of Albany's City Hall, which is across the street from the Capitol. As stunning... More

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W Coxsackie
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

worth the trip if you like history and to learn about nys

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aruba
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Went on the 2 pm tour.There were about 12 of us on the tour.The tour takes you through the senate,congress,and assembly sections.Very informative tour.It takes about an hour.There is no fee.Also no tours on the weekend

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