Georgia State Capitol Print by Carol HighsmithHave you ever wondered what it looks like inside of the Georgia State Capitol building? Well, wonder no more, free guided tours of the Georgia State Capitol are available Monday through Friday.

Tours begin at the Capitol tour desk (located at the Washington Street entrance) and consist of a brief overview of Capitol history and the lawmaking process, a visit to the public gallery of the House of Representatives or Senate, and conclude with a self-guided visit of the Georgia Capitol Museum.

Visitors are also encouraged to visit the “Hall of Valor,” which houses Georgia’s priceless collection of historic flags.

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Georgia Capitol Museum and Tours
214 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 300334
404.463.4536
404.656.0513 (fax)

Rating: ★★★★ 

Check out the Atlanta restaurants and attractions rating scale for details on what “4 stars” means.Who knew Georgia’s history was so rich! This is a wonderful tour for families, classrooms and anyone looking for an educational and historical Atlanta attraction.

I took the tour during the summer however, if you visit from January 1st through March 31st, when the Georgia General Assembly is in Session, you will be able to view the House of Representatives and Senate in action. Call ahead to make sure they will be present the day you would like to visit.

During the tour, you’ll be able to view the House of Representatives and Senate rooms which have been restored to their original look when the building was constructed between 1884 and 1889. You’ll even see the original desks and fireplaces!

You’ll also learn a lot of interesting historical tidbits. For instance, the original gold on the dome of the capitol was donated from the citizens of Dahlonega, Georgia – the site of the first U.S. gold rush.

Set aside at least 30 minutes after the tour to visit the Capitol museum and don’t forget to stop by the Governor’s ceremonial office before you leave. If you sign the guest book, you’ll receive a postcard from the head honcho!

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