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Michigan State Capitol

Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906
517-373-2353
Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Lansing
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1992, this building has served as Michigan's seat of state government since its completion in 1879.
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Battle Creek, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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There's really nothing FUN about visiting the state capitol building; however, it is quite the interesting and educational experience. The interior decor is lavishly molded and boldly painted, with the rotunda being its crowning glory. Beneath the rotunda, several balcony-facing walls feature paintings of all of Michigan's past governors. The House and Senate floors are richly ornamented as well, and... More

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Lansing, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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The Capital building is beautiful with history and paintings.

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michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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fabulous renovation done several years ago, and nicely landscaped ground. lots of family events take place in the downtown area

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Amazing building, amazing architecture, perfectly manicured grounds, right in the middle of Lansing. Now they just need to get the fascist governor out of there and we'll be all set!!

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Central Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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coo; to see where it all happens. The ceiling and all the architecture are fantastic, daughter loves it also

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Mobile AL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Visited on a cold Sunday afternoon. Stately building. We took several pictures. Happy to visit another capitol!

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Lansing, Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Lots of walking and stairs, but the more you pay attention to details, the more decorative surprises you'll find.

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michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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unless you are interested in architecture or history, it would be boring to most - it is beautiful if you like the above

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Eaton Rapids, Michigan, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Hub of the states political cauldron, place where lives are changed and businesses are opened and closed by the decisions made there

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Eaton Rapids, Michigan, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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Been through the capitol 3 times for school. Very nice tours.

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