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Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford

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#5 of 40 in Things to do in Hartford
Government Building · Hidden Gem · Architectural Building
The Connecticut State Capitol is located north of Capitol Avenue and south of Bushnell Park in Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. The building houses the Connecticut General Assembly; the upper house, the State Senate, and lower house, the House of Representatives, as well as the office of the Governor of the State of Connecticut. The Connecticut Supreme Court occupies a building (built 1908–1910) across Capitol Avenue.

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  • By Jerome M
    You will want to take the tour of the capitol building to get the information that the tour guide provides. The statute of Nathan Hale is impressive. Give me liberty or give me death. I learned...  more »
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    We greatly enjoyed the tour of this building. The guides are knowledgeable and friendly, and ours even knew some ASL! She was knowledgeable and patient. The building is gorgeous. I recommend catching....  more »
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