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- LAURIE SBuckhannon, West Virginia611 contributionsThis is a second visit-terribly disappointingOur original visit was one year ago and we didn’t finish it. We came back again to find most of the floors have been cleared of exhibits or only partial exhibits due to ongoing reconstruction work. Skip this venue until the refurbishment is completed.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 October 2023
- Tamara MAtlanta, Georgia1,273 contributionsGreat visitMy husband and I are relatively new to the area and had heard about the free self guided tour of the capitol. We were in the area and decided to give it a try. It was a really nice visit. They were doing quite a bit of construction while we were there, but it did not affect the tour too much. We were able to really enjoy the beauty of the building as well as the artwork. It is a free tour and really something everyone who lives in GA should experience.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2024
- KevinMountain View, California284 contributionsAnother US State Capitol check off by listIt's not a big building, but it's free to visit and tour. You start on the top floor which the museum portion of the capitol building, and you get to read about the city of Atlanta and government-related stuff like the process of how a bill becomes law. The third and second floors you can see portraits of past governors (and one of MLK Jr.), and you can also see the state house and senate chambers (we weren't able to go in, but you can see it through a window from the hallway). The walk around the grounds was nice, as you can see some statues throughout. I wouldn't say it's a huge priority if you were to visit, but if you want to say that you went to a state capitol, it's worth checking out.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 May 2024
- scott rSilver Spring, Maryland779 contributionsas Capitols go - averageI'm not a 50 state cpaitol nerd, but if I'm in the capitol city I'll often make thime and have probably toured maybe 20. This is average. The architecture fits the mold but does not stand out. The museum content is 'ok' but not more, and the portraits are appropriately state specific (found a very young looking Carter) Props that it is a still functional building but that limits what you can do with it as far as display/ accessibility. Street parking would have been a better solutuon than the rather expensive lot I ended up in, but that's on me, should have looked around more thoroughly. Visitor entrance is not intuitive when approaching the building. Yucked around the side at ground (basement) level.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 30 May 2024
- phvi2617Anaheim, California647 contributionsNice state capitolThis is a very nice capitol building with a striking gold dome. There is a museum with all sorts of Georgia artifacts and displays on the top floor. It's always odd seeing Confederate statues in public spaces, but it is the South. Parking seems to be a bit scarce, but it's a short walk from the Georgia State MARTA station.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 10 June 2024
- CodyDCWashington DC, District of Columbia7,043 contributionsAverage state capitol building and not much around the complex - but had some interesting exhibitsWhile visiting Atlanta, I had a sometime, so walked to the capitol building from my hotel in downtown. I had about hour before closing. The dome was under renovation which was too bad for photo of the building. There are several displays on the 4th floor as a museum where were interesting. There are some statues as well on the grounds. What made this visit enjoyable and 4 star instead 3, was while walking around I met a Chief of Staff of a prominent state senator who then showed my the senate chamber and gave me brief history of the state capitol, the senate and construction plans. So it made the visit interesting.Visited August 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 September 2024
- David RSaint Louis, Missouri308 contributionsTypical State CapitolFirst there is not a lot of parking to be had in the general area. We ended up paying $14 to park. The building is typical of many state capitol buildings around the nation. There is also various historical exhibits inside the building turning it into a bit of museum... which I liked. We could not get a tour. Apparently Tuesday is the day the guide staff dust pictures and statues. I much prefer a guided tour through these places as the guides frequently impart tidbits I am not going to discover in the self-tour pamphlets. I am trying to visit all 50 state capitol buildings. Of the 35 I have visited so far, I would put this one somewhere in the lower half.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 September 2024
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ELKW
United States11,824 contributions
Jun 2021
The outlook of the building if beautiful, similar to other state capitol buildings, have a dome shape top, grand stair, pillars inside. But the Senate and House meeting place is not opened, we just can see it through a tiny window on the doors.
There is museum on the top floor, showing not only the history, but also the natural things about GA.
There is museum on the top floor, showing not only the history, but also the natural things about GA.
Written 5 May 2022
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Kevin
Mountain View, CA284 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
It's not a big building, but it's free to visit and tour. You start on the top floor which the museum portion of the capitol building, and you get to read about the city of Atlanta and government-related stuff like the process of how a bill becomes law. The third and second floors you can see portraits of past governors (and one of MLK Jr.), and you can also see the state house and senate chambers (we weren't able to go in, but you can see it through a window from the hallway). The walk around the grounds was nice, as you can see some statues throughout. I wouldn't say it's a huge priority if you were to visit, but if you want to say that you went to a state capitol, it's worth checking out.
Written 1 May 2024
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA647 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
This is a very nice capitol building with a striking gold dome. There is a museum with all sorts of Georgia artifacts and displays on the top floor. It's always odd seeing Confederate statues in public spaces, but it is the South. Parking seems to be a bit scarce, but it's a short walk from the Georgia State MARTA station.
Written 11 June 2024
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David R
Saint Louis, MO308 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
First there is not a lot of parking to be had in the general area. We ended up paying $14 to park.
The building is typical of many state capitol buildings around the nation. There is also various historical exhibits inside the building turning it into a bit of museum... which I liked.
We could not get a tour. Apparently Tuesday is the day the guide staff dust pictures and statues. I much prefer a guided tour through these places as the guides frequently impart tidbits I am not going to discover in the self-tour pamphlets.
I am trying to visit all 50 state capitol buildings. Of the 35 I have visited so far, I would put this one somewhere in the lower half.
The building is typical of many state capitol buildings around the nation. There is also various historical exhibits inside the building turning it into a bit of museum... which I liked.
We could not get a tour. Apparently Tuesday is the day the guide staff dust pictures and statues. I much prefer a guided tour through these places as the guides frequently impart tidbits I am not going to discover in the self-tour pamphlets.
I am trying to visit all 50 state capitol buildings. Of the 35 I have visited so far, I would put this one somewhere in the lower half.
Written 11 September 2024
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CodyDC
Washington DC, DC7,043 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
While visiting Atlanta, I had a sometime, so walked to the capitol building from my hotel in downtown. I had about hour before closing. The dome was under renovation which was too bad for photo of the building. There are several displays on the 4th floor as a museum where were interesting. There are some statues as well on the grounds. What made this visit enjoyable and 4 star instead 3, was while walking around I met a Chief of Staff of a prominent state senator who then showed my the senate chamber and gave me brief history of the state capitol, the senate and construction plans. So it made the visit interesting.
Written 9 September 2024
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Tamara M
Atlanta, GA1,273 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My husband and I are relatively new to the area and had heard about the free self guided tour of the capitol. We were in the area and decided to give it a try. It was a really nice visit. They were doing quite a bit of construction while we were there, but it did not affect the tour too much. We were able to really enjoy the beauty of the building as well as the artwork. It is a free tour and really something everyone who lives in GA should experience.
Written 6 April 2024
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amberdaniels
Torrance, CA75 contributions
Jul 2022
It is free to enter. Self guided tour provided. There is a nice museum on the 4th floor with information about Atlanta. I also liked walking around the outer grounds to see the sculptures.
Written 15 July 2022
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LAURIE S
Buckhannon, WV611 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our original visit was one year ago and we didn’t finish it. We came back again to find most of the floors have been cleared of exhibits or only partial exhibits due to ongoing reconstruction work. Skip this venue until the refurbishment is completed.
Written 3 October 2023
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TGzzz
Detroit, MI154 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Again the South knows how to build impressive capitol buildings. It is a beautiful building with tall concrete columns making it so majestic. This is not even mentioning the gold dome that reminds me of the riches of the Land of the Free. The Georgia State Capitol is the picture that comes to my mind when I think of a state capitol. It is a historical landmark and a site to see. You have to look closely as there is a woman standing with a torch and a sword. I read somewhere that she weighs over 1600 pounds and is 26 feet tall. She obviously doesn't appear so large as size is distorted a she is so high up.
Written 17 July 2019
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,520 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Things which may be helpful: 1) Atlanta traffic is famous for a reason, and parking is a problem once you get to the Capitol; 2) There are a couple of public lots for a flat fee of $10 near the building; 3) The website talks about tours at 11:00 but we found out that they only operate tours for groups of 10+; 4) You can walk throughout the building once you pass through security but the self-guided information is not very helpful; 5) The "museum" is mostly in the corridors and we found the material not well presented.
We stop at state capitols whenever we can. This building is not relatively impressive, and the lack of a tour made it hard to understand the history of the building or key milestones of the State. If you can get on a tour they run about 40 minutes. Also, the day we were there neither chamber was in session and, for some reason, they lock the doors so we couldn't even see the space. We saw as much as we could and it took a total of about 1.5 hours inside and outside.
Out of the 20 capitols we have seen we would rate this one average, at best. There is a lot to do in Atlanta so you will have to decide if this is worth the effort and time.
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We stop at state capitols whenever we can. This building is not relatively impressive, and the lack of a tour made it hard to understand the history of the building or key milestones of the State. If you can get on a tour they run about 40 minutes. Also, the day we were there neither chamber was in session and, for some reason, they lock the doors so we couldn't even see the space. We saw as much as we could and it took a total of about 1.5 hours inside and outside.
Out of the 20 capitols we have seen we would rate this one average, at best. There is a lot to do in Atlanta so you will have to decide if this is worth the effort and time.
If this review is helpful then please indicate so below.
Written 19 September 2016
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We took charter bus. Have no idea where he parked.
My guess there are a few decks near
Written 8 May 2018
is the state capital open to visitors on saturdays
Written 13 February 2018
As far as I am aware, it is closed at weekends.
Normal hours are Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm.
We also needed identification as well to get in, so don't forget to bring this with you.
Written 14 February 2018
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