Illinois State Capitol

Historic Site · Springfield, Illinois

The sixth Illinois statehouse, begun in 1868 and twenty years in the building, and the working seat of the state government. Its dome rises higher than the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington, which is the fact every guide leads with and which is true. Free guided tours run on weekdays and take in both legislative chambers and the rotunda.

401 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62706, United States

FREE. Generally weekdays, with free guided tours on a regular schedule. Reduced or no tour programme at weekends. Security screening at the entrance.

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