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Tag: US State Capitals, Capitols and Statehouses

Follow us on our quest to visit ever US state capital and their capitols and / or state house.

  • Oregon State Capitol Unveiled: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know

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    Located in downtown Salem, the Oregon State Capitol is an interesting Art Deco building. Visible from far away, it dominates the area and has a beautiful park around it. We learned a lot of fun and surprising facts about this capitol when we visited it on our All States Capitols Quest. What do YOU know…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Minister on a horse at the Oregon State Capitol

  • You Need to Know these Fun Facts about Hawai’i and her Capitol

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    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Hawaiian Capitol upside down

  • Did You Know? Rhode Island State House: Ten Surprising Facts

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    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on sheepskin, providing the colony with freedom of religion and separation of church and state. #OurCarpeDiem #RhodeIsland #StateHouse #Capitol #traveltips #funfacts #destinations #travel

  • New York State Capitol: Ten Fun Facts

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    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million dollars? Find out more fun facts! #OurCarpeDiem #NewYorkStateCapitol #NationalHistory #TravelGuide #ThingsToDo

  • All You Always Wanted to Know about the Alaska Capitol

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    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! in Juneau! It is a free shore excursion. Save money and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! It is a free #ShoreExcursion. #SaveMoney and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating #history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do you know who first settled in Alaska? The Russians arrived late. Become the next Jeopardy champion! #OurCarpeDiem #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaNatives #juneau

  • Discover Amazing and Fun Facts about the Connecticut Capitol

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    Facts about The Connecticut Capitol in Hartford! Did you know that Connecticut has a state heroine? And a possibly fake Civil War relic? Do you know who protects the Connecticut people? Find out where the expression “Sleep tight!” originated. Click on these fun and interesting Connecticut Capitol facts!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Facts about The Connecticut Capitol! You too can be a winner at Jeopardy by learning all these interesting facts about the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Did you know that Connecticut has a state heroine? And a possibly fake Civil War relic? Do you know who protects the Connecticut people? Find out where the expression “Sleep tight!” originated. Go and read these ten fun and interesting Connecticut Capitol facts! #travel #connecticut #capitol #funfacts #capital #OurCarpeDiem

  • The Enigma of the Liberty Bell Locked Up in Massachusetts!

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    Discover the history behind the locked Liberty Bell replica in Massachusetts and find out how to visit it. Spoiler: It is not easy… Go find out!

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • How to Explore the History and Beauty of the Massachusetts State House

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    Go visit the Massachusetts State House in Boston! Find out where to park, what to expect and some fun facts to whet your travel appetite!

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • Free and Fun: Replica Of The Liberty Bell in Vermont!

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    All you need to know about the Vermont Liberty Bell Replica. Where is it? A quick intro to the Vermont State House and how to find Vermont’s full-sized copy of the Liberty Bell.

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • 10 Absolutely Best Things To Do In Victoria BC, Canada

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    Top Ten Things in Victoria BC, Canada. From visiting a castle to watching parliament in action. There is lots of nature in and around Victoria, what not to miss. Can you go whale watching in Victoria? What is Butchart garden? Can you have a high tea? Famous hotels, first nations, plenty of parks. Are you…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Top Things To Do in Victoria BC: Watch sea lions!