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Georgia State Capitol

A classical capitol of 1889 whose dome is covered in gold leaf mined in the north Georgia mountains.

Official Website
Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Weekdays; check the website
Price
Free; photo ID required
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Downtown, at the Georgia State MARTA station.

Why Go

The gold came from Dahlonega, site of the country's first major gold rush in 1828. Inside, a museum covers Georgia's history and government, with free self-guided visits on weekdays.

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