California State Capitol
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"Great experience!"
Don't be intimidated by the security check that you go through at first before entering; it's just for your safety and others. But when you do enter, you get to see the "behind the scenes" of where politicians work including of course, the office of the governor. It's great to see just how much history fills the halls when you walk down, and even more interesting are the rooms preserved with things from the past of how offices used to look like.
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"The Capitol is Gorgeous"
I love to run around the Capitol year round. The view, the grounds, and the location downtown are all wonderful experiences. Located close by is a restaurant named Cosmo which is a lovely place to eat on 10th and K street (not a place for young children). I love the view of the Capitol from across the Tower Bridge. It takes my breath away every time I drive across it from West Sac.
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"Fun with the Family"
The circa-1870, double-domed capitol is surrounded by forty acres of Capitol Park, a century-old botanical garden that explodes into pink and white clouds of camellias, azaleas, dogwood, and tulips every spring. You can take a free guided tour of the gadens or stroll around on your own.
With toddlers and little kids, take a self-guided tour and let them meander up and down the marble hallways while you peek in at the museum displays. You’ll see magnificent carved staircases, elaborate crystal chandeliers, marble parquet floors, and historic artwork. You might even be able to sit in on a legislative session.
With chidren about 8 years old and older, take the guided historic tour, where you’ll hear stries of California’s colorful politicos (call ahead to reserve).
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"Very interesting"
I have been there twice and I highly recommend anybody visiting Sacramento to go there too. It is very interesting, the visits are guided so you are not missing on anything.
It gets the children excited about their states, laws, and regulations and because they get to see it upfront, it is easier for them to understand the whole process.
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