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Old State Capitol

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 22 attractions in Baton Rouge
Traveller Description:
Once described by Mark Twain as the "ugliest thing on the Mississippi," this neogothic building, situated atop a bluff, contains a stained-glass... more » Once described by Mark Twain as the "ugliest thing on the Mississippi," this neogothic building, situated atop a bluff, contains a stained-glass dome, an impressive spiral staircase and a museum covering state politics. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Historic site, Government building
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 100 North Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70236
Tel: 800-488-2698; 225-342-0500

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5 of 5 stars
baton rouge
26 May 2008

Great history and a lovely place to see. Not for little ones, but school age kids may like it. more

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Old State Capitol Address

100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70236
Tel: 800-488-2698; 225-342-0500