Topeka, Kansas: Climb the Statehouse Dome
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Kansas State Capitol
- Address:
- 319 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, KS
- Directions:
- Kansas State Capitol. Free parking in the garage beneath the building. Entrance on the south side of SW 8th Ave. just east of its intersection with SW Harrison St. Parking spaces may be limited Jan.-May when the legislature is in session. Enter the building (security screening) on the north side of the Capitol, facing 8th Ave. The Dome Tour begins on the fifth floor.
- Hours:
- M-F 9:15-3:15, Sa 10:15-3:15 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 785-296-3966
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Climb nearly 300 stairs to the cupola of the Kansas Capitol dome, the second tallest in the U.S. Dizzying, occasionally scary, and memorable.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [01/05/2020]Visitor Tips and News About Climb the Statehouse Dome
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Fun climb with lovely views. The dome interior has a lot of vintage graffiti, and you can freely use the historic elevator in descent (with views of murals about Kansas history, including the famous John Brown painting, Tragic Prelude). The Capitol also offers (free) regular history tours.
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