I am not much into history but my boyfriend is. I had previously been here years ago but last year we went and I took him here. He enjoyed all of it. He loves history. Great architecture here. I do like the library that is on one of the top floors. I personally thought it was the nicest room in the capitol. NC history is interesting and this capitol building teaches you a lot about it. It was pretty cool to see a glimpse of the offices as well that people work in into the building. The staff are very friendly including the security guard. The decor inside is great. The place is clean. Bathrooms are very old school as you would expect in his building. They have not been updated. It isnt a huge building but it is great for what it is. The governors office is right on the first floor. Monuments outside and inside. Free to visit. I believe they do have tours but we went near the end of the day and they did not have anymore tours. Well manicured lawns and grounds. It really is beautiful outside. All history buffs should visit this place if you are in Raleigh for a visit. Must-see. It is close by (across the street) to the NC Museum of History and NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Fun place to just go and visit! Google said it was open, but none of the doors opened. Paid parking all around the capital and a porter potty outside.

Great place for a family stroll on the park. A marvelous experience when you have a kid and a spouse to go here. Whats more the Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of History is only nearby. So if you are paying a visit to one of the museums, do pay a visit here.Secondly, there are very good restaurants here. Should you feel hungry due to your activity here, you can always call on them to satiate your taste buds and the stomach of course!

It would certainly be fair to say that the North Carolina state capital is as you would expect it to be, if youve ever visited a state capitol building before youll see that there are numerous tributes to the foundation of that states history as well as the buildings where government operations take place, numerous statues to see that are impeccably crafted, and there is a lot of history to take in.There is a lot of conversation to be had about the Confederate monuments and the ways in which the Confederate dead are commemorated, however to ignore North Carolinas history in the civil war, their history with the natives, or slavery altogether, or to ignore the lives of people who fought and died during wartime, would be a disservice.Its a provoking location and would certainly be a recommendation to any history enthusiasts or North Carolinian, as a visitor I was educated and left there asking many more questions than I had walking in.

My puppy and I walked around the Capitol building today which is a Sunday. It was quiet and peaceful.

I like the striations of the stone. Might just be patched from damage but it makes a neat effect. Not able to go inside since it was after hours.

I had a blast as nobody was around to bother me in the morning. I took a leisurely stroll and saw all the monuments.

Lunch time walk via this place to the downtown is something that I enjoy everytime. Its a beautiful structure.

A good place to learn about the capital and the history in general. Open 9-5 on Monday to Saturday. Free admission. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Popular area for exercise & photo shoots

Good to see wonderful bronze status and monument for wars(WW1, WW2, Korea War, Vietnam War)

Great architecture and a bold building unfortunately it was closed and I couldnt get in.

Downtown raleigh is beautiful

Beautiful historical site. Just on my daily walk.

Stunning grounds and beautiful architecture! We love using this space for photo sessions, so much variety and just downright pretty.

Beautiful, so historic.

Nice capitol with an unusual statue of George Washington in Roman attire. Nice library and geography office on third floor. Renovations happening now.

One of the smaller state capitols weve visited but worth a trip. Many states have modernized or created new capitols but this building predates the Civil War and the ground floor is still used by the governor. A self-guided tour upstairs has exhibits on the buildings history. The state legislatures have moved two blocks North, just past the State History and Science Museums. That building also allows self-guided tours.

Ornate State Capitol building in downtown Raleigh. It’s open to the public to tour all 3 floors and see the old House/Senate rooms as well as the old library and geology collection. Very interesting!

Raleigh has always had beautiful Capitol grounds. Excellent museums as well.

The Behind the Scenes tour is offered periodically and I would highly recommend. Its offered by the NC Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources. The tour guide was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the tour which lends to a more entertaining and interesting experience. You do have to climb a lot of steps so be prepared with good shoes. The tour guide was very accommodating and was sure to let us know in advance of tight spaces and narrow climbs so you could opt out at parts of the tour. We had been on a regular tour some many years ago and this was by far so much better. We also had a good group of like minded history oriented people so that made it even better. We finished up with light snacks on the second floor portico overlooking the grounds.

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I love history it was great

Beautiful architecture and gardens. Havent been inside yet.

Historically it is a place worth visiting. Tour was educational

Nice building in the middle of a roundabout-type circle. Nice walk around the building with cool architecture and designs

Beautiful sitting oh, lots of trees. David a for only because of construction work which covered up the beautiful Dome.

A National Historic Landmark and as listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reference # 70000476.

Thank you for the experience!!!! the last time I went I was a child on a field now I’m 31 and I was lucky to come with my son’s fourth grade class. many changes still clean and well organized.

Nice little piece of NC history right in downtown Raleigh, near the science and history museums. Worth stopping by if youre nearby! We were here on a cloudy Saturday afternoon and almost no one was in the building.

The tour guide was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the tour which lends to a more entertaining and interesting experience. You do have to climb a lot of steps so be prepared with good shoes. The tour guide was very accommodating and was sure to let us know in advance of tight spaces and narrow climbs so you could opt out at parts of the tour. We had been on a regular tour some many years ago and this was by far so much better. We also had a good group of like minded history oriented people so that made it even better. We finished up with light snacks on the second floor portico overlooking the grounds.

Awesome historical site to visit! the statues that surround the grounds are amazing and full of historical fun facts. Our kids loved visiting and would definitely recommend. beautiful grounds and close to all the great eateries in the area.

It was nice. Though the Capitol building appeared closed the grounds were nice.

Lovely grounds and great spot for photos.

So much history in these walls! Very interesting place to visit and learn about local history. The grounds are also nice with nice plants and statues. The tour was very informative and growing with interesting chunks. Great place to visit!

Hoping Raleigh removes the Confederate statue soon! Nice shady spot for a protest tho

Absolutely worth checking out if youre visiting Raleigh. Its also free.

Actually a great place to visit. Also in the winter, if you have the chance, local Wake County High Schools Chorus sing in the rotunda. The acoustics are incredible for this! Should try to check it out.

Recommend to come again

Well preserved old state house. Very interesting place to visit and learn about the local history. The grounds are also nice with nice plants and statues.

What an amazing building! Full of history, sprinkled with bigotry, topped with hope. Very well maintained grounds and a beautiful array of giant trees.

Went on a class field trip with my daughter. The guide was very interesting, the page shared many stories about the history of the capital building. It was apart of a field trip including the science museum. Makes for a good learning experience for 10 year olds.

The place is small, but has friendly staff with nice exhibits. Will be better once the renovations are done.

Always a fun place to visit. I love being downtown. There is a lot to do and experience.

Closed do to covid and Reno.

It makes a great location to protest for our rights and to be heard by the state and country.

Was worth the trip.

Mr 70’s was a great help with getting us in and out, great customer service, Very easy and quick process with a good deal.

Great to look around and check out. Apparently its also a good place to play Pokemon Go.... there are tons of spots around for the game.

Came here for my birthday getaway and saw the Christmas tree lighting.

Nice place to visit. Free entry.

Very pretty grounds. The building was pretty but it was Sunday so we couldnt go in. We walked around the whole building and read the plagues. The church across the street had just let out and the bells were ringing. Need to go back when open.

Stopped through Raleigh on a trip and this is Great place to get your steps in and take in some southern history! Beautiful architecture downtown!

Georgio Washington is always on my list of fun Raleigh things to show visitors!

Nice monument in the garden

This place is not safe. Currently guarded by schutzstaffel. Rounding up citizens for any protest stay away.

Beautiful center piece to a great city

Beautiful grounds with numerous historical monuments. Lovely, well-designed square to explore.

A great place to walk around and take some good pictures. It is also a hotspot of activity if you play any of Niantics games.

Amazing, Awesome.

It was great except for all the teargas.

Clean! Nice place to give prayers up...

Its not as big as I remember it being...

Great having Mason together for a cause.

Nice peek into the history of this institution. The staff has done a good job at preserving the history.

It was so pretty and some stuff was very historical

Loved the state capitols...the history of our country etched in stone

Lets put my chin up and lift my head high

Lots of history here at the Capitol of a very interesting state.

Exceptional service and a great way to learn about your history

This state is mediocre all the way around. Legalize it!!!

A Shrine To Confederate GlorificationThere are three proud Confederate/White supremacy monuments on tnt grounds of this beautiful historic building. They should be in a museum or in a confederate cemetery.The grounds of a state capitol in 2018 is nowhere for relics representing brutal, racist, oppressive ideology.

The food and service is excelent!

Beautiful building and rich history. Loved it! And also special thanks to the front desk lady! She is one of the sweetest person we have ever met!. It was pouring heavily and she went the extra mile to create ponchos for us! Thank you mam!

The Capitol is a National Historic Landmark, it has been restored to its 1840 appearance. It is open for self-guided tours Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, and guided tours Saturday 9am -5pm for groups 20 or more. The NC Museum of History is just across the street and both are free.

Nice area but not much to see

I was there for a candle light vigil.

This place has been extraordinarily well-kept. There is a lot of Rich history here. If you get a chance to go upstairs and check out the State Library, it is totally worth it, especially if youre a history buff. The grounds around the Capitol Building or also a great place to sit down and have a nice picnic. Also dont forget to leave a letter for the governor and let them know what you think ;)

Watched the Christmas carolers! So lovely!

Hats off to Joan who took our experience to the next level. The tour was very informative and teeming with fascinating tidbits. A rich history that would otherwise have gone unknown by simply exploring alone.

This place is absolutely gorgeous ️

Interesting city enjoyed my time there

Very nice to walk around and get to see the Capitol

One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the U.S., dating back to 1840. Though it may look downright modest compared to other states more embellished capitol buildings, its lack of ornamentation is simply a reflection of NCs historical status as a vale of humility between two mountains of conceit. Beautiful grounds as well.

Well-preserved, but small for a state capitol. The governors office is right there on the first floor. I would recommend that they take down the Confederate memorial outside.

No lines and very quick.

Free tours on Saturday at 11 and 1.

Cool place with a lot of history.

Inside not open

Very interesting, lots of great history

Great place for a get together

Very informative clerk.

A beautiful place in a beautiful city

Beautiful grounds

Beautiful old architecture.

Martin Luther King celebration March downtown Raleigh where most of the marches start at the Capitol

We were visiting Raleigh for the FFA Convention, and scheduled at tour of the Capitol Building for our kids on Wednesday. We all enjoyed it completely. Thank you to Kara for taking the time to show us around, the students talked about their visit the rest of the week.

This is a really cool place

Was there for the monthly reading of names of those from NC still missing and unaccounted for from the the war on Viet Nam

The history!